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Philippine Mining Act of 1995 (Republic Act No. 7942).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act instituting a new system of mineral resources exploration, development, utilization and conservation.
Subject
Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Minerals Mining Access right Concession Exploration EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone EIA Environmental planning Pollution control Royalties/fees Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Tax/levy Use restrictions Zoning Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples Maritime zone Policy/planning Sustainable use
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

All mineral resources in lands privately or publicly owned within the territory and exclusive economic zone of the Republic of the Philippines are property of the State, which shall promote and supervise for their rational exploration, development, utilization and conservation while attentively safeguarding the environment and protecting the rights of affected communities (as ancestral rights). Surveys and subsequent mapping of all quarries shall be produced, and a regular monitoring of their operations in order to evaluate if they are still productive, if they are polluting the environment or are unproductive and have to be closed. Mining licence as exploration licence shall be granted to public and private enterprises by the competent authorities.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Administrative Order No. 2 of 2015 on the harmonization of the Philippine Environmental Impact System and the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 in relation to Mining Projects.

Legislation | Philippines | 2015

Keyword: Mining, Management/conservation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Institution, EIA, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Order No. 96-40 on Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 7942 known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.

Legislation | Philippines | 1996

Keyword: Pollution control, Sustainable development, PIC-prior informed consent, Minerals, Mining, Access right, Concession, Exploration, Environmental planning, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Order No. 2010-21 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 7942, otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.

Legislation | Philippines | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Sustainable development, PIC-prior informed consent, Minerals, Mining, Access right, Concession, Exploration, Environmental planning, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Authorization/permit, Institution, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX