The principal legislation in ontario in relation to the industry is the mining act 1990 act and its accompanying regulations. The minerals and metals policy of the government of canada. The following directives provide direction on the use of the mining lands administration system mlas. Restrictions on mining rights and mineral processing licence.
Direct federal involvement is limited and specific in nature, and includes. Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, usually from an ore body, lode, vein, seam, reef or placer deposit. Mining home southern african institute for policy and. The copperbelt environment project in zambia, will address environmental liabilities, associated with the mining sector, following the privatization of the mining assets, and, will improve future compliance of the mining sector with environmental, and. Pollution control act, 1990, and in consultation with the council, the following regulations are hereby made.
In exercise of the powers contained in section six and ninetysix of the environmental protection and. The mines and minerals act, 2015 national assembly of zambia. For example, like every other province, nova scotia has a mineral resource act mrr 2004 outlining the details of various regulations from prospecting, permit application to mine productions. It is also the purpose of this report to hold canadian mining law up to a standard of a fair and effective regime and gauge how well it compares.
The primary law governing the mining sector in zambia is the. This page contains links to resources related to mining safety including videos, fact sheets, posters. Mining act policies, standards and directives ministry. Underground mining regulations occupational health and. Its objective is to assure that developers shall execute the environmental impact statement in accordance with the mines and minerals environmental regulations 1997 and to assure funds for the rehabilitation of mining areas where a holder of a mining licence fails to do so reg. Many of ontarios junior mining companies are struggling to catch up with the law this month as new regulations under the provinces. Transfer pricing in the mining sector in zambia lack of transfer pricing regulation has not prevented the zra from applying section 97. Mining disputes will disadvantage zambia s chances for good investments zacci. Declaration and allocation for the mining tax exemption for non remote mines for use by operators electing under section 3. Downloads zambia chamber of mines zambias mining portal. The minerals and metals policy of the government of canada fulfills important commitments the government made in creating opportunity, mining agenda and a guide to green government. Moreover, every stage of the mining process is governed by comprehensive regulations including.
The canadian mining industry is governed by dozens of federal, provincial and territorial acts and regulations across a broad spectrum of subject matter. This book is an attempt to provide a detailed study of such a legal framework within which the orderly development and operations relating to the activities of mineral exploitation in zambia are carried out. Hence, most of the worlds nations have passed regulations to decrease the impact. It highlights key industry issues, and shares information about mining and its contribution to the economy and society. Mining laws and regulations covering issues in zambia of relevant. The occupational health and safety act zambias mining. The mining sector is important in zambia and is likely to continue to be so. Its objective is to assure that developers shall execute the environmental impact statement in accordance with the mines and minerals environmental regulations 1997 and to assure. Preference for zambian products, contractors and services and employment. Mining operations usually create a negative environmental impact, both during the mining activity and after the mine has closed.
The mlrc, which is chaired by the provincial government and cochaired by employer and labour representatives, advises the minister of labour on legislative and regulatory actions that will. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals development act, 2015, and shall come into operation on 1st july, 2015. Mines and minerals environmental regulations, 1997 cap. Per the mining act and the regulations claimholders, lessees, patent holders, or prospector licensees must be registered users in mlas to do business for mining purposes, in ontario. These deposits form a mineralized package that is of economic interest to the miner. This right is renewable at the end of such a term of years, on. Other than the mines and minerals development act, the zambian mining industry. Canada is a constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary democracy. As with all zambian mining legislation, the mines act strives to maxi. Zambia copperbelt environment project english abstract. Work safety has long been a concern as well, and modern practices have significantly improved safety in mines. Printed separately, 2019, guide to mining regulations, consolidated text of the mining regulations 1971 s.
At present, mining regulations are in place in all provinces where mining operation is active. For the complete table of regulations reference, please see. In zambia, the mining industry mostly the copper smelters contributes to over 98% of the countrys so 2 emissions. The amendments relate to risk assessments and highrisk hazards, including water and traffic management, recording of seismic events, as well as changes. Land use planning mining foca federation of ontario. Having achieved relative macroeconomic stability and steady economic growth above the average for subsaharan africa in recent years, government is firmly resolved to respondto.
The zambia development agency act provides for incentives for companies investing substantial amounts in the mining sector in the country. Sustainable mining a case study in canadian practice. For detailed information on the new regulations, visit the ministry of labour website. The only challenge has been accessing the relevant documentation from mining companies, hence the emphasis on documentation rules in the draft regulations. Consult our user guide for instructions on how to register. Guide to the mining regulations ministry of mines and mineral. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires interpretation council means the environmental council of zambia established by the environmental protection and pollution control act.
Environmental management compliance, law and policy. Regulatory effectiveness the mining association of canada. Environmental council of zambia established under this act. Sectorspecific regulations apply to a particular sector. Identifying and handling anthrax and other biological agent threats. Contents sections definitions 1 part i general 224 part ii fire protection 2545 part iii access to workplaces 4654 part iv. Industrial establishments construction projects mines and. Copper mining industry of zambia by amalgamating the mining regulations 1971. Copper mining in zambia page 3 paper 165 july 2008 the core business of mining and the politicisation of the zccm board led some observers 2 to conclude that this may have been responsible for the poor performance of the mines in the 1980s and early 1990s. Covers outlets, ladderways, occupational safety, lighting, ventilation, and related matters.
The purpose of the act is to encourage prospecting, online mining claim registration and exploration for the development of mineral resources, in a manner consistent with the recognition and affirmation of existing. Environmental regulations zambia environmental management. New safety regulations for ontario mines workplace safety north. New requirements for ontario mines january 1, 2017. The mining act is the provincial legislation that governs and regulates prospecting, mineral exploration, mine development and rehabilitation in ontario. The ontario gazette where it is published every january and july. Thanks to erik at lawyers, guns and money, we are pointed to a story out of zambia where, courtesy of a canadian mining company, the local population has been forced into mandatory civildefense.
The purpose of the act is to encourage prospecting, online mining claim registration and exploration for the development of mineral resources, in a manner consistent with the recognition and affirmation of existing aboriginal and treaty. Background zambias major economic activity is mining, and as at 2005, mining contributed about 65% of export earnings. A canadian mining company is ruining zambia esquire. Malawi, officially the republic of malawi, is a landlocked country situated in the southeast part of the african continent, bordered by zambia to the northwest, tanzania to the northeast and mozambique to the west, south and east. The policy affirms provincial jurisdiction over mining, delineates a role for the federal government in. The green book is updated every year and published by osg based on legislative and regulatory changes from the previous year. All past and present mining operations in ontario occupy 500 square kilometres only about 0. The green book contains the complete, current ontario occupational health and safety act ohsa and the following regulations. Soft infrastructure will involve putting in place the right governance structure and associated accessories such as rules and regulations to guide mining operations, she said. The only challenge has been accessing the relevant documentation from mining companies, hence the emphasis on documentation rules in. Mining laws and regulations zambia covers common issues in mining laws and regulations including the mechanics of acquisition of rights, foreign ownership and indigenous ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, beneficiation in 28 jurisdictions.
While regulating mining activity is primarily the responsibility of the provinces, there are. Recent investments in mining activities are expected to yield increased so 2 emissions because of several new copper. To improve mine safety, changes have been made to regulation 854 mines and mining plants of the occupational health and safety act. Mining laws and regulations canada covers common issues in mining laws and regulations including the mechanics of acquisition of rights, foreign ownership and indigenous ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, beneficiation in 28 jurisdictions. Legislation and regulations for mining natural resources. All the content, except for external news items, is free for use. Mining act ministry of energy, northern development and. As of 1976, 64,580 of zambias 368,470 wage earners were employed in the mining industry. In addition, there was not only a reluctance by zambian policymakers to.
Resourcerich countries are increasingly inserting requirements for local content local content provisions into their legal framework, through legislation, regulations, contracts, and bidding practices. Sep 15, 2015 thanks to erik at lawyers, guns and money, we are pointed to a story out of zambia where, courtesy of a canadian mining company, the local population has been forced into mandatory civildefense. The mines and minerals act, 2015 national assembly of. Building and operating mines is complex and so too is understanding the regulatory environment the industry is subject to. Mining act ministry of energy, northern development and mines. The provincial governments are responsible for regulating mining within their jurisdictions. These regulations concern the environmental protection fund established under section 82 of the mines and minerals act. Mining for zambia is an industry website aimed at promoting a better understanding of the zambian mining industry.
Mining industry struggling with new ontario regulations. In the early 2000s, the total so 2 emission was 346 700 tonyear en vironmental council of zambia 2008. Ores recovered by mining include metals, coal, oil shale, gemstones, limestone, chalk, dimension stone, rock salt, potash, gravel, and clay. Legislation and regulations for mining natural resources canada. The occupational health and safety act zambias mining portal. Waste management regulations, 1993 water pollution regulations, 1993 air pollution control regulations, 1996 pesticides and toxic substances, 1994. The fund is fuelled by moneys collected from mining projects. Zambia has a long history of mining and a large known resource base of copper, emeralds and other deposits, as well as good potential for further discoveries given the high degree of prospectivity. Involvement of the federal government is limited to. Mining safety infographic and key hazard assessment service.
Regulations made under the occupational health and safety act, revised statutes of ontario, 1990, chapter o. Miningrightsinzam southern african institute for policy and. The mining sector is a major contributor to foreign direct. New key hazard assessment service for mining sector. Nonferrous cash prices, per metric tonne, discovered on the ring. The act provides for the investment thresholds that investors have to meet in order to qualify for fiscal and nonfiscal incentives. Regulatory effectiveness building and operating mines is complex and so too is understanding the regulatory environment the industry is subject to. As of 1976, 64,580 of zambia s 368,470 wage earners were employed in the mining industry. Laws on the books in the united states, canada, the united kingdom and.
Mining safety infographic and key hazard assessment service to improve mine safety, changes have been made to regulation 854 mines and mining plants of the occupational health and safety act. Regulation respecting asbestos on construction projects and in buildings buildings and repair operations made under the occupational health and safety act. Other relevant legislation includes the far north act 2010, the mining amendment act 2009, bill 39 of 2017 which amended the act and the mining tax act 1990. Principal law on environment premised on the polluter pays principle. Major minerals are copper and cobalt copper production stands at 465,000 mt, and is expected to reach about 700,000 mt by 2010. Green paper provides an opportunity for government to consult stakeholders on the course of action with regard to zambia s development agenda. The environmental protection and pollution control environmental impact assessment regulations, 1997. These regulations may be cited as the mines and minerals environmental regulations. Mining legislation and mineral development in zambia.