Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/340 |
G-II§19 |
Zambia |
2016 |
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The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development in consultation with private sector and other key stakeholders implements the Mineral Resource Development Policy of 2013 which puts forth measures for the creation of a sustainable and orderly mining industry that contributes to the economic development of Zambia. The policy focuses on attracting local and foreign investment in the sector for the sustainable exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, integrating the mining sector in the domestic economy and ensuring acceptable health, safety and environmental protection standards.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/340 |
G-II§20 |
Zambia |
2016 |
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Mining |
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The Mines and Minerals Development Act No. 11 of 2015 repeals and replaces the Mines and Minerals Development Act No. 7 of 2008 and provides for safety, health and environmental protection in mining operations and for the establishment of the Mining Appeals Tribunal. The Act also provides guidelines for mining and non-mining rights, exploration and mining licences, mineral pressing licenses, gold panning certificates, mineral trading, import and export permits, authorisation for radioactive minerals and mineral analysis among others.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
Zambia |
2016 |
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Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development is responsible for the mining policy in Zambia. During the review period, the main legislation regulating the sector (the Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2008) was reviewed and replaced by the Mines and Minerals Development (Amendment) Act, 2015. It entered into force on 1 July 2015. In substance, the Act revises regulations relating to the exploration of mining and processing of minerals; provides for safety, health and environmental protection in mining operations; and provides for the establishment of the Mining Appeals Tribunal.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-IV§46 |
Zambia |
2016 |
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Risk assessment |
Mining |
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Under the Mines and Minerals Development Act, there is a strict requirement that a person shall not explore for minerals or carry on mining operations, mineral processing operations or gold panning, except under the authority of a mining right, mineral processing licence, or gold panning certificate granted under the Act. In addition, written approval by the Environmental Management Agency of the environmental impact assessment is required.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-IV§57 |
Zambia |
2016 |
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Risk assessment |
Mining |
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In 2010, First Quantum Limited acquired the Sentinel copper deposit project, located in the North-Western Province of Zambia. It is part of the Trident project, which comprises five prospecting licences totalling 2,300 square kilometres. First Quantum received large-scale mining licences for the development of the Trident project in 2011. The licences give the company the exclusive rights to carry out mining operations on the full area of interest at Trident for a period of 25 years. The environmental impact assessment was approved and a land use agreement was established in July 2011 for the development of the Sentinel deposit. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/339 |
G-IV§69 |
Democratic Republic of Congo |
2016 |
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General environmental reference |
Mining |
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In order to achieve its overall objectives, namely an improved business climate, harmonious coexistence of industrial and small scale mining, development of the DRC's mineral potential, and better social and environmental conditions in mining areas, the Government's priorities in the mining sector will essentially focus on drafting the Strategic Mining Development Plan (2016 2021).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/260/REV.1 |
S-IV§23 |
Trinidad and Tobago |
2012 |
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Mining |
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Current policy for oil and gas is focused on encouraging exploration and developing down-stream processing of oil and gas, and petrochemicals, with an increased emphasis on environmental concerns such as alternative energy sources
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/261 |
G-II§52 |
Philippines |
2012 |
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Mining |
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The Minerals Action Plan is a time-bound comprehensive plan of actions that translates in concrete terms the commitment of the Government to attain sustainable development through responsible mining, including environmental protection programmes, among others
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/265/REV.2 |
S-IV§47 |
Colombia |
2012 |
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Mining |
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Non-renewable natural resources are the inalienable and permanent property of the State, pursuant to Article 332 of the Constitution
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Natural resources
Renewable
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Government TPR; Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/G/265/REV.1; WT/TPR/S/265/REV.2 |
G-III§41; S-IV§54 |
Colombia |
2012 |
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Mining |
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With its 2010-2014 Multi-Year Investment Plan, the Ministry of Mining and Energy (MME) hopes to raise the level of royalties collected from US$7 billion in 2010 to US$14 billion in 2020, in order among other things to protect the environment and boost social development
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