Poland’s Mining Fiscal Regime: H2 2015

“• The Ministry of Environment is responsible for the rational management of natural resources

• The State Mining Authority aims to improve the health and safety of miners, and ensure the proper management of deposits

Peru’s Mining Fiscal Regime: H2 2015

“• The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) aims to focus on the comprehensive development of sustainable mining activities

• The Directorate General of Mines operates under Minem, and is responsible for promoting and regulating mining activities while ensuring the judicious use of mineral resources in line with environmental standards.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Mining Fiscal Regime: H2 2015

“• The Ministry of Mines formulates government policy related to the mining sector based on the national mining code; the ministry also grants mining and quarry rights and monitors the achievements of different mining activities.

Kazakhstan’s Mining Fiscal Regime: H2 2015

“• Ministry of Investment and Development is responsible for the country’s technical and scientific development, as well as industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, small-scale business, woodworking and furniture, building and the manufacturing of building materials.

South Africa’s Mining Fiscal Regime: H2 2015

“• The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) formulates and implements mining policy, and ensures the exploration, development, utilization, processing and management of the country’s mineral resources.

Brazil’s Mining Fiscal Regime: H2 2015

“• Ministry of Mines and Energy is an apex body for the formulation and administration of regulations relating to the mining and energy industries resources.

India’s Mining Fiscal Regime: H2 2015

“• The Ministry of Mines is responsible for the survey and exploration of all minerals, including the mining and metallurgy of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, gold, nickel, coal, natural gases, petroleum and atomic minerals.

Canada’s Mining Fiscal Regime: H2 2015

“• The Ministry of Energy and Mines and Responsible for Core Review regulates mining activities in British Columbia.

• The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines is responsible for the development of mines in northern Ontario.

China’s Mining Fiscal Regime: H2 2015

“• The State Council is the apex state administrative body which carries out laws enacted and decisions adopted by the National People’s Congress (NPC) and its Standing Committee.

Australia’s Mining Fiscal Regime: H2 2015

“• The Minerals Council of Australia represents the country in both national and international markets for the exploration, mining and processing of minerals.