Opal Mining Regulations 1997. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision South Australia Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Authorization/permit Exploration Minerals Mining Soil rehabilitation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract Under the Act that regulates prospecting and mining for opals and other precious stones in the territory of South Australia, these Regulations contain provisions on precious stones permits; size, shape and dimensions of areas; mode of taking possession; working conditions; and opal mining cooperation agreements. Full text English Website www.legislation.sa.gov.au References - Legislation Implements Opal Mining Act 1995. Legislation | Australia | 1995 (2012) Keyword: Authorization/permit, Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Soil rehabilitation, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Opal Mining Regulations 2012. Legislation | Australia | 2012 (2018) Keyword: Authorization/permit, Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Soil rehabilitation, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX