Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/287/REV.1 |
S-IV§69 |
Viet Nam |
2013 |
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A new Law on Royalties (2009) and its implementing texts were passed during 2009-10, and became effective on 1 July 2010, thus making substantial amendments to the relevant provisions. This change was aimed at restraining rampant mineral exploitation activities, raising more local government revenue for environmental protection and infrastructure improvement, and encouraging more rational, efficient, and effective mineral exploitation.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/287/REV.1 |
S-IV§70 |
Viet Nam |
2013 |
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The exploration and exploitation of gold must use in-depth processing and modern techniques that cause no harm to the environment.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/287/REV.1 |
S-IV§73 |
Viet Nam |
2013 |
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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment oversees and coordinates (with other ministries) the preparation of the mineral strategy, subject to the Prime Minister's approval. All mining projects must be submitted to the Appraisal Council consisting of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), the Ministry of Construction, and the relevant provincial or municipal People's Committee.326 Only projects involving advanced and environmentally friendly techniques are approved.
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Natural resources
Environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/285/REV.1 |
S-IV§4.62 |
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4.62. (...), in June 2012, for example, the Government concluded a mining sector capacity-building project (PRECASEM) with the World Bank in order to "improve the efficiency and transparency of mining sector management and the frameworks for sustainable mining development".
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/282/REV.1 |
S-IV§40 |
Suriname |
2013 |
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Under the Constitution, natural resources are the property of the nation. Policy matters relating to minerals are the responsibility of the Directorate for Energy , Mining and Water Management in the Ministry of Natural Resources , although several other agencies are also involved including the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Labour, Technological Development and Environment, and the National Institute forEnvironment and Development in Suriname.
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Natural resources
Energy
Environment
Water
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/282/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
Suriname |
2013 |
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Exploration and exploitation rights for bauxite, radioactive minerals, and hydrocarbons are granted by resolution drafted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and approved by the Council of Ministers, the state Council and the National Assembly; it enters into force after having been signed by the President and published in the Staatsblat. Exploration and exploitation rights for other minerals and building materials may be granted by the Minister of Natural Resources, and may only be transferred with the permission of the Minister.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/282/REV.1 |
S-Summary§13 |
Suriname |
2013 |
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The gold sector is divided between the Rosebel Gold Mine and a large number of small producers who are effectively untaxed and unregulated despite official efforts to organize them. All gold from the Rosebel Gold Mine is exported for final refining in Canada, with a royalty of 2.25% reserved for the State of Suriname. Although the small producers bring some benefits to the country and the economy, the production methods used can lead to environmental degradation while not being very efficient in extracting gold.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/282/REV.1 |
S-IV§57 |
Suriname |
2013 |
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Although it has been noted that the informal mining sector delivers some benefits to the country, the mining methods used have led to several environmental problems, including deforestation and mercury pollution , and many are relatively inefficient methods of extracting gold.
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Forest
Environment
Pollution
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/282/REV.1 |
S-IV§59 |
Suriname |
2013 |
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According to the Multi-annual Development Plan 2012-2016, the gold sector can be divided into three levels depending on scale: small-scale mining of up to 200 ha, where exploitation rights should be awarded to individuals or families; the medium-scale operations of between 200 and 40,000 ha, where exploitation licences would be available to domestic and foreign companies; and larger than 40,000 ha, where exploitation licences would be granted to international companies in cooperation with the Government. The Plan emphasizes the need to control the small-scale subsector in order to reduce lawlessness and damage to the environment , and to improve its contribution to public finances.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/277/REV.1 |
S-IV§456 |
Argentina |
2013 |
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The legal framework for mining has not changed to any great degree since the previous Review of Argentina; it includes Law No. 24.585 of 1 November 1995 (environmental protection for mining activities).
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