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.