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Mining Act 1992.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision with respect to prospecting for and mining minerals; to repeal the Mining Act 1973 and the Coal Mining Act 1973 ; and for other purposes.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Basic legislation Exploration Minerals Mining Inspection Royalties/fees Enforcement/compliance Court/tribunal Non-governmental entity Management/conservation Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 21 August 1992.
Abstract

This Act, composed of 391 sections divided into 18 Parts and completed by seven Schedules, provides for prospecting and mining minerals in the territory of New South Wales. Prospecting and mining activities are subject to approval and can only be carried out with the proper licences. The Act is divided into the following parts: Preliminary; Prospecting and mining generally; Exploration licences; Assessment leases; Mining leases; Consolidation of mining leases; Renewal, transfer and cancellation of authorities; Authorities generally; Mineral Claims; Opal prospecting licences; Protection of the environment (including provisions on land rehabilitation); Powers of entry; Compensation; Royalties; Wardens and wardens’ Courts; Mine safety advisory council; Administration and Supplementary.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mining Regulation 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2016)

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Royalties/fees, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Offences/penalties, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mining Regulation 2003.

Legislation | Australia | 2003 (2007)

Keyword: Exploration, Authorization/permit, Minerals, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Institution, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mining Regulation 2016.

Legislation | Australia | 2016 (2018)

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Royalties/fees, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Offences/penalties, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Mining Amendment Act 2008.

Legislation | Australia | 2008

Keyword: Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Court/tribunal, Non-governmental entity, Management/conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment (Harmonisation) Act 2015 No. 40.

Legislation | Australia | 2015

Keyword: Oil, Environmental planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Exploration, Mining, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Pollution control, Access-to-information, Transport/storage, Access right

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mining Amendment Act 2008.

Legislation | Australia | 2008 (2015)

Keyword: Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Court/tribunal, Non-governmental entity, Management/conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures—Miscellaneous) Act 2020 No. 5.

Legislation | Australia | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Subsidy/incentive, Financing, Social protection, Energy conservation/energy production, Inspection, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Community management, Concession, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX