Opal Mining Regulations 2012. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision South Australia Document type Regulation Date 2012 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX 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 These Regulations, made under the Opal Mining Act 1995 consisting of 38 sections divided into eight Parts and completed by three Schedules, regulates prospecting and mining for opals and other precious stones in the territory of South Australia. The Regulations are divided into the following parts: Preliminary (1); Plates and permits (2); Size, shape and dimensions of areas (3); Mode of taking possession etc. (4); Working conditions, precious stones claims (5); General provisions for tenements (6); Opal mining co-operation agreements (7); and Miscellaneous (8). Full text English Website www6.austlii.edu.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 Repeals Opal Mining Regulations 1997. Legislation | Australia | 1997 (2010) Keyword: Authorization/permit, Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Soil rehabilitation Source: FAO, FAOLEX