What Provisions can the Regulator adopt for Mine Closure in the proposed Nigerian Mining Bill in the light of International Mining trends?
Article from: OGEL 3 (2006), in Africa
Summary
The pollution legacy left by the mining industry over the years has brought to light the fact that regulations for mine closure are fundamental to safeguarding the natural environment, life-support systems and biodiversity of nature. A comprehensive mine closure plan should include rehabilitation and decommissioning strategies while providing for financial assurances .This paper analyses the need for the mine regulator (pursuant to the draft Mining Bill of Nigeria) to devise a legal framework so as to ensure that planning for closure begins before approvals are given for the development of ...