Mines and Quarries Act 1954: Primary legislation governing mine safety and operations in England and Wales, setting fundamental requirements for mining activities
Mining Industry Act 1926: Historical legislation that still influences modern mining regulation and establishes basic principles of mining operations
Coal Industry Act 1994: Specific legislation governing coal mining operations and restructuring of the coal industry in the UK
Planning Act 2008: Framework for approval of major infrastructure projects including mining developments
Environment Act 2021: Recent legislation setting environmental principles and targets affecting mining operations
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Fundamental legislation governing workplace safety and health requirements in mining operations
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Controls for pollution, waste management, and environmental protection in mining activities
Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016: Regulatory framework for environmental permits required for mining operations in England and Wales
Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017: Protection of wildlife and habitats that must be considered in mining developments
Water Resources Act 1991: Regulation of water resources and prevention of water pollution in mining operations
Contaminated Land Regulations 2006: Management and remediation requirements for contaminated land in mining contexts
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Planning permission requirements and local authority involvement in mine development
Infrastructure Planning (EIA) Regulations 2017: Requirements for Environmental Impact Assessment in major mining projects
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Specific health and safety management requirements for mining operations
Quarries Regulations 1999: Specific safety requirements for quarrying operations which may apply to certain mining activities
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours and conditions for mining personnel
Employment Rights Act 1996: Basic employment rights and protections for mining workers
Companies Act 2006: Corporate governance requirements affecting mining companies and joint ventures
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requirements to prevent forced labor and trafficking in mining supply chains
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation affecting mining operations and business relationships
Data Protection Act 2018: Regulations for handling personal data in mining operations and corporate activities
HSE Guidelines: Health and Safety Executive guidance and requirements specific to mining operations
Environment Agency Requirements: Environmental standards and permits required by the UK Environment Agency
Natural England Requirements: Conservation and biodiversity requirements affecting mining developments
EU Retained Law: European Union laws retained in UK legislation post-Brexit affecting mining operations
Equator Principles: International environmental and social risk management framework for project finance in mining
