Further, each mining area is required to have a committee consisting of the District Chief Executive and other nominated members of the community as well as a representative from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Minerals Commission. The role of the Committee is to “effectively monitor, promote and develop mining operations in the area’’ - the representation of the Committee suggests that the monitoring role can be carried out without any qualms.
Aside the aforementioned, the mining laws require the use of an effective and efficient method for mining, adhering to good practices, health, safety and environmental compliance. What an effective or efficient method is, can however be open to interpretations unless clear guidance is given. Quantities of chemicals such as mercury for mining also requires the written permission of the Minerals Commission.
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