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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