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Mining Act 1971.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate and control mining operations; and for other purposes.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Basic legislation Access right Concession Court/tribunal Data collection/reporting Exploration Mining Inspection Enforcement/compliance Subsidy/incentive Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 92 sections divided into 12 Parts and completed by one Schedule, regulates mining operations in the territory of South Australia. All minerals are vested in the Crown. The Act contains provisions on royalties (Part 3), prospecting for minerals and related licences (Part 4), exploration licences (Part 5), mining leases (Part 6) and on retention leases (Part 6A).

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mining Regulations 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011

Keyword: Mining, Soil rehabilitation, Registration, Management/conservation, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mining Regulations 1998.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2007)

Keyword: Mining, Soil rehabilitation, Registration, Management/conservation, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mining Regulations 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011 (2018)

Keyword: Mining, Soil rehabilitation, Registration, Management/conservation, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX