Mines and Minerals Regulations, 1996 (L.N. No. 6). Country/Territory Solomon Islands Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Exploration Access-to-information Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Public participation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister of Energy, Mines and Minerals under section 80 of the Mines Minerals Act, 1990, implement provisions of the Act with respect to, among other things: (application for) mineral rights; consultation with landowners; fees; inspections; recording; and assignment transfer, encumbrance, relinquishment and surrender of a mineral right. They also provide for appeal with the Minister against decisions of the Director of Mines. A mineral right means the right to carry out activities pursuant to a permit, licence (other than a gold dealer licence) or mining lease issued under the Act. In meetings with landowners the environmental implications of proposed prospecting and prospective mining operations shall be outlined. Full text English Website www.pso.gov.sb References - Legislation Implements Mines and Minerals Act 1990 (No. 3). Legislation | Solomon Islands | 1990 (1996) Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Protected area, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Mines and Minerals Amendment Regulations 2011 (L.N. No. 55 of 2011). Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2011 Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Minerals, International trade, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Mines and Minerals Amendment Regulations 1999 (L.N. No. 19 of 1999). Legislation | Solomon Islands | 1999 Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Mines and Minerals Amendment Regulations 2010 (L.N. No. 63 of 2010). Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2010 Keyword: Mining, Exploration, EIA, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Mines and Minerals Amendment Regulations 1997 (L.N. No. 152 of 1997). Legislation | Solomon Islands | 1997 Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Contract/agreement, Access right, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (L. N. No. 31 of 2020). Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2020 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Certification, Exploration, International trade, Lease, Minerals, Mining, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX