Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-III§87 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Measures |
Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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IFZs (Industrial Free Trade Zones) are closed physical areas which must have security systems in place. All industrial activities are permitted, except for exploration for, and extraction of, natural resources and the manufacture of arms and explosives. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§37 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Several key bodies are currently responsible for regulating mining activities, namely:
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• The National Institute of Mines (Instituto Nacional de Minas – INM) is the new regulatory body established by the new Mining Law to regulate mining activities, and its primary responsibilities include: reviewing, analysing and approving mining projects, including carrying out technical and economic studies for the opening of new mines, in addition to decommissioning and/or closing mines; minimizing the social and environmental impacts of mining projects; publishing guidelines on public and private sector participation in the mining sector; and proposing new policies to the MIREME regarding the development of the mining sector.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/356/REV.1 |
S-IV§71 |
Nigeria |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Mining |
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In 2014, the Federal Executive Council submitted the Nigerian Metallurgical Industry Draft Bill to the National Assembly. The Bill provides a framework for regulating the operations of all metallurgical plants in Nigeria to ensure that metallurgical products and raw materials manufactured locally or imported into the country meet the required standards. The Bill also provides for the establishment of an inspectorate department that would enforce compliance with quality, safety and metallurgical environmental regulations.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§73 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Development of the mining sector was identified as a fundamental pillar for the promotion of sustainable economic growth in the Agenda for Prosperity. The Government's main priorities in the sector are to ensure that mineral resources support economic and social development in a sustainable manner, and to increase transparency and accountability. In line with these priorities, it adopted a new Mines and Minerals Act in 2009. The Act established the Minerals Advisory Board to monitor the implementation of minerals-related polices, advise and make recommendations to the authorities, and formulate recommendations on minerals-related policies. The Board comprises representatives from the Ministry, local governments, the mining industry, and civil society.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/371/REV.1 |
S-IV§82 |
Mauritania |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Gold production started in 2007. Together with copper, gold mining represents about 2.6% of GDP (2016). The main producer, Tasiast, is wholly owned by a Canada based company, Kinross. It operates gold mines some 300 km north of Nouakchott under a mining agreement with the Mauritanian State. (...) The Tasiast gold mine reportedly presents serious environmental and social dangers, in particular from cyanide pollution, air pollution, (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/369 |
G-III§27 |
Montenegro |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Mining |
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So far geological explorations have determined the reserves of available mineral resources at different levels, potential and exploitable. Except for four mineral resources (sea salt, mineral waters, groundwater and gravel and sands from the watercourse), which are part of the renewable, they remain non-renewable.
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Natural resources
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Water
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/369/REV.1 |
S-IV§55 |
Montenegro |
2018 |
Sectors |
Risk assessment |
Mining |
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The legal framework governing the sector is the Law on Mining (OG No. 65/08 as amended by 74/10) and the Law on Geological Exploration (OG Nos. 28/93, 27/94, 42/94, 26/07, 28/11) and their various by-laws. According to the authorities, the Law on Mining is completely harmonized with (...) the Directive 85/337/EEC (amended by Council Directive 97/11/EC) on the assessment of effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/369/REV.1 |
S-IV§56 |
Montenegro |
2018 |
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Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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As set out in the Law on Mining, Montenegro's mineral wealth [39] is owned by the State. It may only be exploited by business companies (foreign and local) under conditions as set out in the Law, involving a concession contract and the payment of a fee. (...) Companies exploiting mineral resources must simultaneously carry out additional geological explorations to update reserves in the field being exploited. (...)
[39] mineral resources include: natural gases; radioactive mineral resources; geothermic waters used to obtain (...) geothermal energy, (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/381 |
S-Summary§22 |
Nepal |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Mining |
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The mining and quarrying sector (0.6% of GDP in 2017-18) is gradually being developed. Under the National Mineral Resources Policy 2017, Nepal's main policy objectives include making the sector more competitive, sustainable and environmentally friendly by using new and innovative technology; and attracting larger private sector investment by providing incentives and facilities.
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Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/381 |
S-IV§40 |
Nepal |
2018 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Under the National Mineral Resources Policy 2074 (2017), Nepal's main policy objectives include making the mining and quarrying sector more competitive, sustainable and environmentally friendly by using new and innovative technology; and attracting larger private sector investment by providing incentives and facilities.
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