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Philippine Mining Act of 1995 (Republic Act No. 7942).

Country
Philippines
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
All mineral resources in lands privately or publicly owned within the territory and exclusive economic zone of the Republic of the Philippines are property of the State, which shall promote and supervise for their rational exploration, development, utilization and conservation while attentively safeguarding the environment and protecting the rights of affected communities (as ancestral rights). Surveys and subsequent mapping of all quarries shall be produced, and a regular monitoring of their operations in order to evaluate if they are still productive, if they are polluting the environment or are unproductive and have to be closed. Mining licence as exploration licence shall be granted to public and private enterprises by the competent authorities.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/phi41014.pdf
Long title of text
An Act instituting a new system of mineral resources exploration, development, utilization and conservation.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by
Philippine Maritime Zones Act (Republic Act No. 12064).
Implemented by
Administrative Order No. 2 of 2015 on the harmonization of the Philippine Environmental Impact System and the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 in relation to Mining Projects.
DENR Administrative Order No. 2010-21 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 7942, otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.
DENR Administrative Order No. 96-40 on Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 7942 known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.