Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/411 |
G-3§37 |
Kyrgyz Republic |
2021 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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3.37. The National Development Strategy of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2018-2040 and the Program of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Concept for the Development of Regional Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2018 2022 emphasize the need to improve the efficiency of mining operations and introduce modern technologies with a minimum impact on the environment.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/411/REV.1 |
S-2§40 |
Kyrgyz Republic |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Investment measures |
Mining |
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2.40. An UNCTAD report on the investment regime of the Kyrgyz Republic (...) makes specific proposals for changes in company operations and access to land and real property, taxation, labour legislation, employment of non-residents, environment, trade facilitation, access to justice, and governance. The UNCTAD report also identifies strategic priorities to diversify FDI attraction and promote sustainable development: (...) (iii) enact policies for sustainable mining and linkage development. [62]
[62] UNCTAD, Investment Policy Review: Kyrgyzstan, 2016, pp. 28-49. Viewed at: https://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/diaepcb2015d3_en.pdf.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/411/REV.1 |
S-3§108 |
Kyrgyz Republic |
2021 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Mining |
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3.108. The Kyrgyz Republic also put in place a number of temporary measures during the review period. In June 2019, the Government issued a decree prohibiting the export of marble and travertine, in crude, roughly trimmed, and cut forms. The measure entered into force on 20 July 2019 for six months. The Kyrgyz Republic notified this measure as a quantitative restriction with the justification as Article XX(g) of the GATT 1994. Another temporary measure was put in place in June 2020, banning the export of Kyrgyz limestone outside the customs territory of the EAEU for six months. According to the authorities, the Resolution was adopted in order to rationalize the use of an irreplaceable natural resource and to prevent a critical shortage of raw material natural limestone shell rock at the Sary-Tash deposit. [116] (...).
[116] Government Resolution No. 284 of 3 June 2020 about Introduction of a Temporary Ban on the Export of Raw Limestone Shell Rock or Roughly Shattered, Sawn or Divided in a Different Way into Blocks or Plates of Rectangular or Square Shape, from the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/411/REV.1 |
S-4§33 |
Kyrgyz Republic |
2021 |
Sectors |
Grants and direct payments, Investment measures |
Mining |
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4.33. Although the Kumtor mine shows good profitability under current conditions, the Government's heavy reliance on Kumtor as a source of revenue is regarded as a significant risk. (...) According to a compromise struck in 2017 and subsequently fine-tuned in a Strategic Agreement, Centerra is committed to support environmental protection and investment promotion policies through various environmental and social funds established by the Government. (...).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/411/REV.1 |
S-4§34 |
Kyrgyz Republic |
2021 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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4.34. The National Development Strategy 2018-2040, the Government's programme, and the concept of regional policy development all point to the need for increased mining efficiency and the introduction of modern technologies with minimal environmental impact. (...).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/409 |
G-5§32 |
Tonga |
2021 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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5.32. Tonga has the potential for seafloor mining of various metals, and has provided exploration licences to commercial partners for over ten years. (...) The Seabed Minerals Act 2014, which was developed in collaboration with the EU and SPC, has set a global precedent for the legal architecture of socially, economically and environmentally sustainable development of this sector. (...) There has been a lively debate at both the national and regional levels regarding the social and environmental consequences of seabed mining, and possible mitigating actions that could be taken to reduce any negative effects. The Government is using the current hiatus to engage with civil society on these issues and to monitor and review developments in this sector.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/409/REV.1 |
S-4§50 |
Tonga |
2021 |
Sectors |
Other measures |
Mining |
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4.50. Tonga maintains exploration licences within the EEZ, which were granted in 2007. [49] (...).
[49] Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme, Tonga Seeks Support to Determine the Best Way Forward to Explore Seabed Minerals While Protecting Its Marine Environment, 23 November 2018.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/410/REV.1 |
S-4§40 |
Viet Nam |
2021 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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4.40. (...) In 2011, Viet Nam adopted the Mineral Resources Strategy to 2020, Vision to 2030, and an action plan for the strategic orientation of mineral resources and their exploitation. The Strategy provides for, inter alia: (i) non renewable mineral resources to be managed, protected, exploited, and used rationally; (...) (v) international cooperation to be utilized to access scientific knowledge and environmentally friendly technologies. (...).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/410/REV.1 |
S-4§41 |
Viet Nam |
2021 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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4.41. The MNRE oversees the mining sector, and coordinates with other ministries in line with the Strategy. People's Committees at all local levels also oversee mining activities within their jurisdictions. All mining projects must be submitted for approval to the Appraisal Council, consisting of the MOIT, the Ministry of Construction, and the relevant provincial or municipal People's Committee. Projects involving advanced and environmentally friendly techniques are strongly encouraged; (...).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/412/REV.1 |
S-Summary§35 |
Argentina |
2021 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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35. Mining policy is formulated at the national and provincial levels. A number of agreements have been reached between the national government (the Government) and the provinces, the most recent of which was signed in 2017 and establishes certain limits on royalty amounts and contains environmental provisions (...).
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