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Offshore Minerals Act 2003.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to exploration for, and the recovery of, minerals (other than petroleum) in the first three nautical miles of the territorial sea in respect of Western Australia, and for related purposes.
Subject
Mineral resources, Sea
Keyword
Management/conservation Exploration Mining Royalties/fees Enforcement/compliance Minerals Authorization/permit Territorial sea
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 1 January 2011.
Abstract

This Act regulates the exploration for and the recovery of minerals, other than petroleum, in the first three nautical miles of the territorial sea in respect of Western Australia. The Act provides for the management and use of mineral resources in the area and contains provisions on licences for the exploration, retention and mining of minerals and related fees. The Act also provide for exploration and mining in marine reserves and fish habitat protection areas.

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

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Offshore Minerals Regulations 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2016)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Mining, Minerals, Royalties/fees, Soil rehabilitation, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX