DENR Administrative Order No. 2015-03
Adopted: 16 March 2015 Date Filed: 17 March 2015 Pursuant to the applicable provisions of Republic Act (RA) Nos. 7076 and 7160, The People's Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991 and The Local Government Code of 1991, respectively; Section 11 of Executive Order (EO) No. 79, in re: "Institutionalizing and Implementing Reforms in the Philippine Mining Sector, Providing …
GOVERNING ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING IN …
GOVERNING ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING IN AFRICA: THE GHANAIAN EXPERIENCE. Abstract This paper explains longitudinal and spatial variation in Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) ... which stakes have created law enforcement corruption, preventing the state from effectively taming informal mining (Teschner, 2013; Tschakert, 2016).
The Basics of Federal Mining Laws for Small-Scale Prospectors
For small-scale prospectors, understanding federal mining laws is crucial not only for legal compliance but also for ensuring sustainable and ethical practices. This article provides an overview of fundamental federal regulations governing mining activities, particularly those …
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7076
Formulate and implement rules and regulations related to small-scale mining; Settle disputes, conflicts or litigations over conflicting claims within a people's small-scale mining area, an area that is declared a small-mining area; and; Perform such other functions as may be necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of this Act. SEC. 25.
R.A. No. 7942
Small-scale Mining. Small-scale mining shall continue to be governed by Republic Act No. 7076 and other pertinent laws. CHAPTER VIII QUARRY RESOURCES. Section 43 Quarry Permit. ... To promulgate rules and regulations governing the hearing and disposition of cases before it, as well as those pertaining to its internal functions, and such rules ...
Small-scale Mining, the SDGs and Human Insecurity in Ghana
For example, the laws and regulations governing small-scale mining in Ghana are not normatively developed and offer little voice and benefit to host peoples and communities in areas of abundant natural resources . This results in numerous human security threats and concerns such as destruction of communities and their livelihoods, violent ...
Small-Scale Mining in Ghana
These illegal small-scale mining activities are popularly referred to as 'galamsey', derived from the phrase "gather them and sell". ... Otherwise, the activity becomes illegal because it contravenes the laws prescribed by the government through Act 703. In effect, galamsey is a small-scale mining operation carried out without a valid ...
A Political Economy of Regulatory Policy: The Case of 'Illegal' Small
One main strategy to regulate the small-scale mining sector is to enforce institutions and legislative instruments. North (1990, 3) defines institutions as "the rules of the game in a society, or more formally, are the humanly devised constraints that shape human interaction … they structure incentives in human exchange, whether political, social, or …
(PDF) Artisanal and small-scale mining in Tanzania and health
Tanzania is the focus of this policy exposition paper because, aside from Ghana and South Africa, Tanzania is ranked 4th in Africa in terms of its mineral deposits and small-scale mining activities.
Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization in Ghana: The government
This paper identifies and examines nine factors that affect formalization of informal artisanal and small-scale mining in Ghana. Despite a series of efforts to ensure cleaner and safer production, informal artisanal and small-scale mining continues to expand with the resulting increase in environmental pollution and damage. The nine factors form what is described in …
G.R. No. 179669 June 4, 2014
Two different laws governing small-scale mining co-exist: PD 1899 and RA 7076.23 The controversy lies in the apparent conflicting provisions on the definition of small-scale mining under the two laws. Section 1 of PD 1899 defines small-scale mining in this wise:
Mining Policy Framework
The Secretariat supports its members to advance sustainable development objectives through effective mining policies and laws with its flagship Mining Policy Framework (MPF). The MPF represents the good practices required for good environmental, social, and economic governance of the mining sector, and the generation and equitable sharing of benefits in a manner that will …
An Overview of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Zambia
Artisanal and Small-Scale mining rights in Zambia. Under section 34 of the Mines and Minerals Act of 2015, the duration for Artisanal mining licences is 2 years and 10 years for ... site owners adhering to the requirements of the law governing the ASM sector. However, it was revealed that there is still need to strengthen the regulatory ...
ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING
Artisanal and Small-scale Mining: All activities re-lated to low-scale prospecting, mining, process-ing and selling of minerals with basic equipment and minimal investment Fiscal regime: A set …
Mining Laws and Regulations Philippines 2023
Mining law in the Philippines is regulated by the State policies laid down under the 1987 Constitution mandating that the State owns all natural resources. ... the People's Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991 (RA No. 7076); the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA No. 7160); and ... A royalty of not less than 5% of the market value of the gross ...
Mining Laws and Regulations Ghana 2025
Mining Law in Ghana: Gain top industry expertise on critical Ghanaian mining laws and regulations with specialist insights from ICLG. ... 1.2 Which Government body/ies administer the mining industry? ... Illegal small …
Small Scale Mining
A Small-Scale Mining Board has been set up as a point of delivery for the services required by the small- scale mining sector. It co-ordinates a substantial amount of expert capacity and experience and specialises in planning and developing a viable mining project through the pre …
Available Legal Regime and The Use of Mercury for Small
by reducing and where feasible eliminate the use of Hg for small-scale mining. However, due to some legal limitations to the current situation there is the need to amend some of these laws to help ...
MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2006 (ACT 703)
90. Establishment of District Small Scale Mining Centres and functions of Centres 91. Registration of prospective licensees 92. Small Scale Mining Committees 93. Operations of small scale miners 94. Compensation for use of land 95. Use of explosives 96. Purchase of mercury 96A. Provision of mining support services 97. Sale of minerals 98. Sale ...
G.R. No. 179669 June 4, 2014
Two different laws governing small-scale mining co-exist: PD 1899 and RA 7076.23 The controversy lies in the apparent conflicting provisions on the definition of small-scale mining …
Zimbabwe calls on small-scale miners to make …
The Zimbabwean mines and mining development secretary, Onesimo Moyo, has drawn attention to conduct violations of the country's small-scale miners, calling on officials to ensure artisanal miners are operating …
SMALL-SCALE MINE SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS
"Contractor" — an individual or cooperative of small-scale miners, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other appropriate government agency which has entered into an agreement with the State for the small-scale utilization of a plot of mineral land within a people's small-scale mining area under Republic Act No. 7076.
SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING LAW, 1989 (PNDCL 218)
"small-scale gold mining operation" means the mining of gold by any method not involving substantial expenditure by an individual or group of persons not exceeding nine in number or …
(PDF) Challenges Posed on The New Mining Act and Its Regulations …
This paper assesses the challenges that are posed to the new mining law and other Regulations that govern the mining sector in Tanzania. The main issues discussed in this paper include the conflicts between the local people and the mining companies regarding land ownership, compensation and forced eviction, conflicts between Small Scale Mining (SSM) and Large …
Mining Policy Framework
Effective artisanal and small-scale mining management can help governments formalize operations to support better environmental and social outcomes, including decent livelihoods, gender equality, and environmental protection for …
Towards a formalised Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM …
By Joshua Machinga-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association. Background. Transparent, equitable and optimal exploitation of mineral resources to underpin broad-based sustainable growth and socio-economic development is what is envisioned by the African Mining Vision.Formalisation is also given great prominence and the Vision clearly lays out the aspect …
Risch, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Protect Critical …
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today introduced the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act to allow critical mineral production to continue in …
Implementing Small Scale Mining Laws in Ghana
The article recommends that government should demonstrate commitment to implementation by adequately resourcing implementation agencies and also taking steps to remove bureaucratic barriers to ...
Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a complex and diversified sector across much of the developing world. The guidance outlines a step-by-step process includes measures to ensure effective, inclusive strategy development and …
Relationship between small-scale gold mining activities and water …
Before the Small Scale Mining Laws in 1989, the government was largely focused on promoting large-scale mining. This is reflected in the well-regulated nature of these mines. Several regulations are governing the use of water in large-scale mines, and these regulations are followed relatively well in most cases.