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Mining Act 1978.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to mining and for incidental and other purposes.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Basic legislation Minerals Mining Authorization/permit Exploration Liability/compensation Court/tribunal Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the management of mineral exploitation and mining operations in Western Australia which shall be administered by the Minister assisted by the department of the Public Service.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mining Regulations 1981.

Legislation | Australia | 1981 (2022)

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Authorization/permit, Exploration, Liability/compensation, Court/tribunal, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX