Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/297/REV.1 |
G-IV§6 |
Mongolia |
2014 |
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There are 22,629.8 hectare of land registered as damaged due to mining operation. In 2013, technical restoration in 10,878.4 hectare land, biological restoration in 4,812.6 hectare has been made and MNT68.7 billion was spent. In the future, particular attention will have to be paid to environmental rehabilitation of mining areas, the increase of minerals' exports, the increase of oil extraction and the creation of processing capabilities of crude oil.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/297/REV.1 |
S-IV§27 |
Mongolia |
2014 |
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Mining |
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In volume terms, production of coal, iron ore, and petroleum have increased rapidly over the past decade while gold has declined (Table 4.7). In the future, copper production should increase quickly as commercial production at Oyu Tolgoi started in 2013. Various reports indicate that the decline in gold production may be less than official statistics indicate; illegal mining, which avoids royalties and environmental laws, has increased although the State has been making efforts to improve regulation of the sub sector.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/297/REV.1 |
S-IV§31 |
Mongolia |
2014 |
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Mining |
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(…) Other legislation affecting petroleum exploration and exploitation includes the Constitution, Land Law, Subsoil Law, Environmental Protection Law, and National Security Law.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/297/REV.1 |
S-IV§37 |
Mongolia |
2014 |
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Mining |
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With the exception of petroleum, the main legislation on ownership, exploration, and extraction of minerals is the Minerals Law of Mongolia of 2006, which states that related legislation consists of the Constitution, Land Law, Subsoil Law, Environmental Protection Law, and National Security Law. In addition, exploration for and mining of uranium is controlled through the Nuclear Energy Law of 2009.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-IV§30 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
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Mining |
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The Ministry of Mines is responsible for policies regarding the metal, precious stones, and coal subsectors. The Department of Mines, under the Ministry, is responsible for, inter alia: scrutinizing the application for mineral exploration and issuing permits in accordance with the Mines Law; implementing measures to protect the environment from pollution related to mining and related operations (e.g. environmental impact assessments, social impact assessments, and health impact assessments).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-Table-A2.2 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
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Table A2. 2 Main trade-related ministries and agencies
Department/Agency: Ministry of Mines
Main responsibility: Mining, issuing licences to mineral explorations, conducting environmental impact assessment
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/293 |
G-IV§37 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
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Mining |
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In the case of mining, for example, the GOM (Government of Myanmar) is implementing measures, such as environmental and social impact assessments, to protect the environment from degradation that may result from mining and related operations. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/298/REV.1 |
S-IV§95 |
Ghana |
2014 |
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Mining |
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The Mining Development Fund was set-up in 1993 to enable the recycling of mining revenues to communities which host mining operations, and to undertake development projects to mitigate effects of mining on the environment, and support the operating budget of mining sector institutions as well as some specific mineral-related projects. After 17 years of existence, the Fund held ₵35.3 million, and an audit by the Auditor-General found that the funds had not been effectively applied to mitigate the harmful effects of mining.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§28 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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Mining |
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The sector's development remains guided mainly by the 2009 Second National Mineral Policy (NMP2), aimed at ensuring the sustainable development and optimum use of minerals in an environmentally sound and responsible manner. (…)
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Sustainable
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Natural resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/353/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
Belize |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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The principal legislation governing the mineral industry is the Mines and Minerals Act (Chapter 226) and subsidiary regulations and, for petroleum, the Petroleum Act (Chapter 225). In addition, several other laws and regulations also affect exploration and exploitation of minerals and petroleum, such as the Environmental Protection Act, the Forests Act, and the National Park Systems Act.
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