Mining laws of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's classification system for resources and reserves quite different from recognized international systems such as Australia's JORC Code and Canada’s N1 43-101. Kazakhstan still uses the former Soviet system which categorizes minerals according to the degree to which they have been explored and substantiated (A, B, C1, C2 and P1, P2, P3) on an economic value basis: e.g. "balance reserves" (commercial reserves) and "off balance" (lacking commercial potential). Reserves are subject to approval by the State Reserves Commission without which extraction cannot be started... More: Mining laws of Kazakhstan

Mining laws of European Union

The regulation of the mining sector within E.U states is primarily the responsibility of member states themselves. However, the EU has adopted some legislation specific to mining including the environmental impact of mining (especially waste and groundwater), as well as occupational health and safety. The E.U has also enacted laws restrict the importation of certain ‘conflict’ mineral into the E.U.  As there is no such thing as a common EU mining legislation, each member state specific legislation is of importance to govern mining safety standards in the EU... More: Mining laws of European Union

Key mining legislation of Myanmar

Myanmar has abundant resources of gemstones, gold, silver, amber, antimony, and copper sulphate. Myanmar’s key mining legislation comprises the Myanmar Mines Law No.8/94 and  the Ministry of Mines Notification No.125/96 (more commonly known as the Mining Rules) are outdated. A new draft Mining Law is expected to be introduced in 2015 or 2016... More: Key mining legislation of Myanmar

Key mining Legislation of China

China is the world's leading producer of coal, gold, and most rare earth minerals. However, the country has limited resources for certain commodities, such as high-quality metallurgical coal and nickel. Historically, China’s mining sector has been fragmented, however the Government in recent years the Government has encouraged consolidation to improve efficiency, safety and environmental compliance.  China’s mineral resource and reserve classification system is in the process of being revised to be more in-line with international standards. China’s key mining legislation includes the Mineral Resources Law of the PRC, the Catalogue for Guidance of Foreign Investment in Industry, and China's Policy on Mineral Resources (2003) ... More: Key mining Legislation of China

Mining laws of Chile

Chile's greatest natural resource is its abundance of copper. Chile also has the world's largest deposits of nitrate, which was the country's major source of export income before copper. Chilean Mining Law is regulated by the Chilean Constitution, the Organic Constitutional Law of Mining Concessions, the Chilean Mining Code together with other complementary laws and regulations.  The mining sector is overseen by the Ministry of Mines and the National Service of Geology and Mining. No restrictions are imposed on foreign investment in the Chilean mining sector... More: Mining laws of Chile

Mining laws of Canada

There is no consolidated Canadian Mining Law. Mining is largely regulated through legislation enacted at a provincial or territorial level. , National Instrument 43-101 (t"NI 43-101") is a national instrument for the Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects within Canada. National Instrument 43-101 is broadly comparable to the Joint Ore Reserves Committee Code (JORC Code) which regulates the publication of mineral exploration reports on the Australian Stock Exchange …… More: Mining laws of Canada

Mining laws of Australia

Mining Laws of Australia

Mining is a significant primary industry and contributor to the Australian economy. Each of Australia’s States and Territories has its own legislation regulating the exploration for and production of onshore minerals. The Department of Industry and Science has policy responsibility for a number Australia's mineral commodities  including, bauxite, alumina and aluminium, coal diamonds (rough), gold and copper, iron ore, lead and zinc, mineral sands and rare earth, nickel and uranium. Related laws include the JORC Code, the Queensland Mineral Resources Act 1989, the New South Wales Mining Act 1992, the South Australia – Mining Act 1971, the Western Australia Mining Act 1978, the Tasmanian Resources and Development Act 1995, and the Northern Territory of Australia - Mining Management Act.  

Useful links of Oil and Gas

Useful links of Oil and Gas focused publications and websites, such as the Oil and Gas journal, Platts, Society of Petroleum Engineers, International Energy Agency, OPEC, The Independent Petroleum Association of America, The American Petroleum Institute, US Department of Energy, International Association of Drilling Contractors. More: Useful links of Oil and Gas

useful links about mining

Useful links to mining focused publications and websites, such as Mining Journal, global mining China, and InfoMine

Useful links and information about the mining and oil and gas sectors

Usefullinks and information about the mining and oil and gas sectors

Links of Stock Exchanges

Links to Stock Exchanges in Australia, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, Taiwan, Tokyo, Toronto...

Links to International Stock Exchanges and Exchange Associations

Links to international stock exchanges and stock exchange associations

Charltons’ Memberships and Affiliations – mining and natural resources

Charltons’Memberships and Affiliations – mining and natural resources

Charltons is a member of the associations dedicated to the study of mineral and petroleum resources law including The Australian Mineral and Petroleum Law Association and  and the Hong Kong Mining Investment Professionals Association (HKMIPA)...