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Mining Act.

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Legislation
Date
1966 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Fiji Consolidated Legislation, Cap. 146.
Long title
An Act to repeal the Mining Ordinance and to make better provisions relating to prospecting for and mining precious metals and other minerals.
Subject
Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Land tenure Soil rehabilitation Mining Exploration Minerals Protected area Authorization/permit Water abstraction Sustainable development
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the control of mining and related operations in the Fiji Islands.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mining Regulations.

Legislation | Fiji | 1968 (2005)

Keyword: Soil rehabilitation, Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Protected area, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Water abstraction, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Mining (Amendment) Decree (No. 39 of 2010).

Legislation | Fiji | 2010

Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Protected area, Deep sea bed, Authorization/permit, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX