Sierra Leone targets international miners in license …
Governments across Africa have been getting tougher with international mining companies. In Tanzania, President John Magufuli came to power in late 2015 pledging …
What are environmental regulations on mining activities?
NEPA applies to mining operations that require Federal approvals. Clean Air Act (CAA) The CAA, passed in 1970, authorizes regulations to address airborne pollution that may be potentially hazardous to human health or natural resources. Efforts to combat urban air pollution, such as emission controls on cars, are well-known examples of ...
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Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 World Association …
WEBThe World Association of Mining Lawyers (WAOML) was founded in 2014 by a group of leading lawyers in the natural resources sector. The founders had various …
Cobalt and Corruption: The Influence of Multinational Firms …
While colonial forces sought for diamonds and rubber, the nation's abundance of cobalt, a key metal in cellphone and electric vehicle construction, has fueled a recent flurry of international interest. Now, key companies, individuals, and countries operating in the DRC's enormous mining sector will determine the country's economic future.
International arbitration: the key themes leading to mining …
E very company keeps a sharp eye on the risks to which their operations are exposed, and in the mining industry, there's no shortage of potential pitfalls for the …
REPORT ON POLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS ON …
from mining operations as well as the safety, health and social welfare of the mining workers. Part VII of the Mines and Minerals Act 1981 provides conditions related to environmental protection, which may be imposed in a mining license. The provisions do not impose a direct obligation until and to the extent the mining
License Issues On International Mining Firms
KPMG GLOBAL MINING INSTITUTE Guinea. international firms have taken a wait-and-see approach due to the uncertain business and political environment in the country. However, following the successful election in 2013, there is growing interest from international mining firms, and the mining sector is set to experience high growth in …
UN debates deep sea mining as countries and companies …
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A U.N. agency tasked with regulating the deep sea is debating whether to open the Earth's watery depths to countries and companies that as of Monday were allowed to start applying for provisional mining licenses. The International Seabed Authority, based in Jamaica, launched a two-week …
Govt issues licenses to 36 mining, quarry firms
Govt issues licenses to 36 mining, quarry firms. A quarry site in Jabana, Gasabo District. / Photo: File. Julius Bizimungu. Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Share. Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here! …
Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 Philippines
Mining Laws and Regulations covering issues in Philippines of Relevant Authorities and Legislation, Recent Political Developments, Transfer and Encumbrance ... Operating mining companies should have an SDMP and allot annually a minimum of 1.5% of the operating costs, of which amount, 1.125% (75% of 1.5%) must be apportioned to …
10 Biggest Mining Companies
Glencore leads the top 10, while Jiangxi and BHP take second and third place. Four of the top 10 companies are based in China while two are in the United Kingdom. 1. Glencore PLC (GLNCY) Revenue ...
Mining Laws and Regulations USA 2024
The General Mining Law of 1872 (the "GML"), 30 U.S.C. §§ 21- 54, 611-615, as amended, is the principal law governing locatable minerals on federal lands. The GML affords US citizens the opportunity to explore for, discover and purchase certain valuable mineral deposits on federal lands open for mineral entry.
Issues of corporate social responsibility in the mining …
1. Background. The mining sector has been considered as one of the biggest industrial sectors in the world, which grows in the faster pace with 12.41 percent of CAGR and in addition, the market share is expected to reach 2427.85 billion dollars by 2025 (Global Mining Market Report, 2021).Mining sectors are one of the powerhouse for …
Conflicts between mining companies and …
common and inevitable environmental issues caused by mining companies (Bebbington & Williams, 2008; Hilson, 2000; Moffat & Zhang, 2014; Oh et al., 2020). Large-scale …
International arbitration: the key themes leading to mining …
E very company keeps a sharp eye on the risks to which their operations are exposed, and in the mining industry, there's no shortage of potential pitfalls for the unwary explorer or producer. With blockbuster deposits dwindling in many key metals, miners are being forced to look further afield for new international opportunities. Mining firms' …
How to Advance Sustainable Mining | International Institute …
Regulating these activities mainly depends on national frameworks and policies, but implementing good practices remains problematic. To truly shift to "sustainable mining," governments and companies must recognize the social impacts of mining, and enact laws and regulations that require community consultation throughout the life of a …
Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 China
The Mineral Resources Law ("MRL") is the national law governing the prospection for and extraction from mines in China and the registration of mining rights. …
Controversial International Mining Arbitrations and the
The social licence to operate (SLO) is a framework coined by mining executive and political risk expert Jim Cooney in 1997 as a way for mining companies to manage growing political risks ...
Law and Regulations for Deep-Sea Mining: Following the …
ABSTRACT. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) sets the guidelines for the care of the world's oceans. This article will review UNCLOS and how it shapes issues determining the scale on which the International Seaboard Authority (Authority) will or will not authorize deep-sea mining of resources in …
The global mining industry: corporate profile, complexity
The continuation and increasing importance of mining is inevitable as society embraces both the transition to a low-carbon economy and application of circular economy concepts. However, across many parts of society, there is an ongoing sense that those who are carrying many of the costs and risks related to mining particularly over …
The mining sector of Liberia: current practices and …
Liberia is endowed with an impressive stock of mineral reserves and has traditionally relied on mining, namely iron ore, gold, and diamonds, as a major source of income. The recent growth in the mining sector has the potential to contribute significantly to employment, income generation, and infrastructure development. However, the …
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International Mining (IM) is a global publication covering mining and minerals processing technology, methods, equipment and services. Read principally by the mining industry itself, it helps extractive operations, both surface and underground, keep abreast of the latest innovations and solutions to help them lower costs, increase performance and …
Mining firms receive licences – The National
Mining firms receive licences. FOUR exploration licences were handed over by the Government to four mining companies: New Porgera Limited (NPL), K92 mine, Ramu NiCo management (MCC) Ltd and the Frieda River project yesterday. Mining Minister Sir Ano Pala said the four applicants had successfully met the minimum …
Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 Canada
Mining Finance: Granting and Perfecting Security. 1. Relevant Authorities and Legislation. 1.1 What regulates mining law? Canada is a constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary democracy and a federation comprised of 10 provinces and three territories. Canada's judiciary is independent of the legislative and executive branches of government.
The Metals Company reigniting race to mine the ocean floor
A half-dozen competing international consortia would begin piloting deep-sea mining in the late 1970s. But by the early 1980s, commodity prices dropped and that work was shelved as companies cut ...
Accountable Mining
We are working with mining companies, government representatives and civil society organisations to ensure decisions about mining approvals are transparent and accountable. Transparency International Australia is part of global network of Transparency International Chapters working to improve transparency in the process of awarding …
How Indonesia Used Chinese Industrial Investments to Turn …
As a result, they aimed to shift Indonesia's mineral production away from being based purely on extraction activities by drawing investments into metal manufacturing. 8 This goal was mentioned in the new mining law itself, so a year later, a new government regulation—Government Regulation Number 23 (2010)—made it …
Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 Congo …
1.1 What regulates mining law? Under Congolese law, mining law is governed by Law n° 007/2002 of July 11, 2002 related to the Mining Code ("Mining Code"), as amended and supplemented by Law …
Resolving disputes in Africa's mining sector | White & Case LLP
Disputes with the host state: Interaction between the mining company and the host nation (or its state-owned companies) is inherent to the mining business.With few exceptions, the host nation will own the mineral resources. This interaction can generate a variety of disputes that may be suited to international arbitration.
Human Rights and International Mining Disputes
Human rights and mining. The responsible and sustainable development of mines can bring economic empowerment to communities local to the mine, and can …
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The main legislation governing mining activities in Tanzania is the Mining Act of 2010, as amended from time to time, which makes provisions for regulation of mining activities, including prospecting, mining, processing and dealing in minerals. The Act also makes provisions on grant, tenure, terms and conditions, renewal and termination of ...
Controversial International Mining Arbitrations and …
The necessity for mining investors to liaise with local government and communities makes the concept of a 'social licence to operate' – that is, the process in …