Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/393/REV.2 |
S-IV§109 |
Peru |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Under the Single Harmonized Text of the General Law on Mining, approved by Supreme Decree No. 014 92 EM, mineral resources are state property and that ownership is inalienable and imprescriptible. The State's function is to evaluate and preserve natural resources, foster investment and regulate and oversee mining activity throughout the country. (...)
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Natural resources
Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/393/REV.2 |
S-IV§111 |
Peru |
2019 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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Besides the concession and the authorization to use the land, approval must also be obtained for the environmental management tools for mineral exploration, exploitation and/or processing. In 2017, the new Regulations on Environmental Protection for Mining Exploration Activities were published, replacing the previous 2008 regulations. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/393/REV.2 |
S-IV§112 |
Peru |
2019 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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Mining activities are restricted on some 64% of Peruvian territory on account of such land having protected area status. The establishment of protected natural areas does not affect the exercise of the rights previously granted in those areas; the law does however require that such activities be adapted to the provisions of the Environment Code. [113]
[113] Article 219 of Supreme Decree No. 014-94-EM.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/393/REV.2 |
S-IV§116 |
Peru |
2019 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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(...) The regulations introduced to manage environmental liabilities caused by mining, another mining policy objective, included Supreme Decree No. 040 2014 EM of 5 November 2014 containing the Environmental Protection and Management Regulations for Mineral Exploitation and Processing, General Work, and Mineral Transport and Storage; Supreme Decree No. 038 2017 EM of 27 October 2017 setting out regulatory provisions on the Environmental Management Instrument for the Formalization of Small Scale and Artisanal Mining Activities; and Supreme Decree No. 042 2017 EM of 21 December 2017 or the Regulations on Environmental Protection for mining exploration activities described above.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/391 |
G-III§34 |
Suriname |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Grassalco is a Surinamese mining company that independently and/or in partnership, explores and exploits minerals and ores in Suriname (excluding hydrocarbons). Grassalco uses environmentally friendly exploration and exploitation systems.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/391/REV.1 |
S-IV§54 |
Suriname |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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The Ministry of Natural Resources is responsible for policy relating to the exploration and exploitation of minerals, while several other government agencies are responsible for policy relating to mining, such as the Ministry of Finance and the National Institute for Environment and Development in the Office of the President.
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Environment
Natural resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/391/REV.1 |
S-IV§55 |
Suriname |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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The law governing the exploration, exploitation, and processing of minerals is set out in a number of different legal acts including:
The Constitution, which states that natural resources are the property of the State, and also includes a provision relating to environmental, social and labour policies which affect the mineral sector;
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Environment
Natural resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-I§5 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining, Energy |
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(…) Capital-intensive growth based on mining and hydropower investments was accompanied by rising inequality and environmental degradation.[5] (…) The authorities are cognizant of these risk and are addressing them.
[5] IMF, Country Report No. 18/84.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-III§60 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Measures |
Other support measures |
Mining, Energy, Forestry, Manufacturing, Services |
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Business sectors identified for incentives include:
• those using, and involved in, modern technology, scientific research, R&D, innovation, environmentally-friendly methods, and efficient use of natural resources and energy;
• clean agriculture, non-toxic agriculture, seed production, animal breeding, industrial crops and plant plantation, forestry development, environment and biodiversity protection, and activities promoting rural development and poverty reduction;
• environmentally-friendly agro-processing industry, and handicraft industry specializing in national traditional and unique handicrafts;
• development of environmentally-friendly and sustainable ecotourism, and the cultural and historical tourism industry; (...)
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Environment
Natural resources
Energy
Clean
Bio
Forest
Eco
Sustainable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/405 |
G-2§27 |
Myanmar |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Risk assessment |
Mining |
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2.27. The 2019 National Environmental Policy of Myanmar reflects a strong vision of environmental conservation, reduced impact of human interventions and harmony with development; of mining that is less harmful to the environment; and of a resilient society adaptive to climate change and natural disasters. Fostering environmental sustainability is considered an inclusive, adaptive exercise. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) including social, health and heritage assessment surveys are publicly discussed, and feedback is requested and collected via the Department's platform (https://www.ecd.gov.mm).
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Climate
Conservation
Environment
Natural disaster
Sustainable
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