Legislation & Policies

Key Legislation & Regulations for Mineral Exploration & Mining

Mines Act

• Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia (PDF, 1.9MB)
• Permit Regulation

Mineral Tenure Act

• Mineral Tenure Act Regulation

Coal Act

Environmental Management Act

Environmental Assessment Act

Ministry of Energy and Mines Act

• Mount Polley Investigation and Inquiry Regulation

Mineral Tax Act

Mineral Land Tax Act

Mining Right of Way Act

Key Policies for Mineral Exploration & Mining

• Compliance & Enforcement Policy (PDF, 359KB)
• Metal Leaching & Acid Rock Drainage Policy (PDF, 851KB)
• Multi-year Area-Based Permitting (MYAB) Policy for Mineral Exploration (PDF, 298KB)
• Policy for Implementing Deemed Authorizations (PDF, 125KB)