Mineral Exploration Agreement

In particular, the Mining Act 1992 provides special protection for landowners with respect to dwellings, gardens and substantial improvements, as well as a legal right to compensation for all „compensable losses“ incurred by exploration by exploration licence or assessment lease. The presentation of the Land Access Agreement for Mineral Exploration (the model) is published by the Department of Planning and The Environment, in accordance with Section 141 (1A) of the Mining Act 1992. The goal is to help landowners and mineral exploration companies operating in NSW negotiate an access agreement. This proposal is intended to cover exploration of minerals and coal, but does not address access to land for opal exploration or oil exploration (including coal-layer gas). Note that the use of the model is optional. „This framework agreement is part of our company`s approach to sound governance and underlines our respect for the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi. The communication on the progress of the Exploration activities of the Benoist project is shared in real time with CFNW. I thank Chief Happyjack and the Council for their support of this process. Philippe Cloutier, President and CEO. All access rules should be based on the recognition that explorers are „visitors“ on private land and on the basis of an assessment of the needs and rights of mining researchers by landowners. Although landowners may own the land, most of the NSW`s mineral resources are state-owned. „The Brave Peace Agreement has introduced a formal consultation procedure for forestry activities, which allows for the protection and mitigation of areas with special wildlife interests essential to the sustainability of our cree way of life,“ said Chief Marcel Happyjack.

„The MEA defines a simple framework, based on trust and communication, facilitating the consultation and exchange of traditional knowledge with Cartier before, during and after the end of exploration activities. A big step forward in useful consultation during the exploration and exploration phases. I thank Mr. Cloutier for his approach and his understanding of our social and cultural reality. Both landowners and explorers have clear legal rights to access land for mineral exploration. The purpose of land access regimes is to ensure an orderly search for minerals while recognizing the right of landowners to operate without inappropriate intervention or disturbance.