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Opal Mining Act 1995.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate prospecting and mining for opals and other precious stones.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Authorization/permit Exploration Minerals Mining Soil rehabilitation Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 99 sections divided into nine Parts and completed by one Schedule, regulates prospecting and mining for opals and other precious stones in the territory of South Australia. The Act contains provisions on precious stones prospecting permits (Part 2), precious stones tenements (Part 3), entry on land and declared equipment (Part 4), rehabilitation and compensation (Part 5), opal mining cooperation agreements (Part 6) and native title land (Part 7). The Act also provides for Special powers of Warden's Court (Part 8). Other provisions concern record keeping, inspections and legal and administrative proceedings.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Opal Mining Regulations 1997.

Legislation | Australia | 1997 (2010)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Soil rehabilitation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Opal Mining Regulations 2012.

Legislation | Australia | 2012 (2018)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Soil rehabilitation, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX