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Mining Act 1992.

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Being an Act to regulate the law relating to minerals and mining, and for related purposes.
Subject
Land & soil, Mineral resources
Keyword
Land tenure Lease Expropriation Right of use Mining Minerals Exploration Institution Environmental standards Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Oceania, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act provides for mining, including alluvial mining, and regulates in detail various aspects of mining tenements, i.e. (a) an exploration licence; (b) a special mining lease; (c) a mining lease; (d) an alluvial mining lease; (e) a lease for mining purposes; and (f) a mining easement, granted or deemed to have been granted under this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mining Regulation 1992.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1992 (2006)

Keyword: Mining, Minerals, Exploration, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX