• Policy

        • Colombia

        • 2014

        Decree 2041/2014

        …greater than 6 inches in diameter (excludes distribution); delivery terminals, refineries, and petrochemical plants; and, coal mining > 800,000 tons per year. It states that autonomous regions and other environmental authorities may not grant environmental permits, concessions, or authorizations when those powers fall into the exclusive jurisdiction of ANLA (Art 3).  Title 3 details requirements for environmental impact studies (see Law 99) -  no aspects currently cover methane releases or air pollution. Article 18 requires an assessment of development alternatives for exploration or pipelines, and construction of refineries and petrochemical plants, but not for production.  Environmental licenses can be modified…

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        • European Union

        • 2020

        Governance Regulation - Energy Union and Climate Action

        The Energy Union and Climate Action mechanism is designed to integrate national energy and climate plans covering ten year periods starting with 2021 to 2030, in order to meet climate goals. It aggregates EU and national long term strategies, reporting, monitoring and data publication. GHG emissions are expected to reduce by 40% by 2030 compared to 1990, use of coal is projected to decrease by 70%, and renewable energy is expected to reach 60% of electricity produced. 

        • Policy

        • Chile

        • 2020

        Just Transition Strategy

        Chile's updated nationally determined contribution includes a social pillar which ties together mitigation, adaptation, and integration commitments, focusing on a just transition and the sustainable development goals (SDG). Chile intends to develop a ‘Strategy for Just Transition’ by 2021 that protects the rights of the most vulnerable in decarbonizing the energy matrix, which will address the social and economic implications of the energy transition towards a low-carbon society. Phasing out coal and supporting the reconversion of the workforce notably is part of the strategy.

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        • Indonesia

        • 2020

        Prohibition of the export of nickel ore

        …bring back the added value of nickel’s supply chain to the Indonesian economy and spur job creation and economic development in Indonesia.The policies that implemented this ban are the following (in chronological order):Law Number 4/2009 on Coal and Mining.Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia Number 7/2012 concerning increasing added value of minerals through processing and refining of minerals activities of 6 February 2012.Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia Number 11/2012 amending Regulation of the Minister of…

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        • European Union

        • 2021

        Proposal for an EU regulation on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector

        As laid out in the EU Methane Strategy, the European Commission presented its first-ever EU legislative proposal for a regulation on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector. To abate methane emissions, the regulation introduces a stricter legal framework in the gas, oil and coal sectors, in order to limit methane leaks, venting and flaring.The proposal establishes an enhanced monitoring, reporting and verification regime (MRV) that requires all operators to submit annual reports of their source-level methane emissions. Initially, these reports would be based on emissions factors, but within 36 months of entry into force of the…

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        • Spain

        • 2009

        Royal Decree 975/2009 about extractive industries waste management and the protection and rehabilitation of areas affected by mining activities

        …to unify and improve some Spanish regulations referring to this issue, such as Royal Decree 2994/1982, on the restoration of natural areas affected by mining activities, and Royal Decree 1116/1984, on the restoration of the natural space affected by open-pit coal mining and the rational use of these energy resources. Directive 2006/21/EC was not incorporated directly into the Spanish internal legal system; rather, the process has consisted of a conceptual elaboration to unify and improve Spain's internal regulation.This Royal Decree is applicable to those who carry out research and exploitation activities (exploitation, storage…

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        • Colombia

        • 2022

        Resolution MME 40065 on strategic energy mining zones

        Under Law 1753 of 2015, the Minister of Mines and Enegy may designate strategic zones for mining and energy development to allow the orderly management of natural resources. This resolution designates 8 strategic reserves zones in Córdoba, La Guajira, Norte de Santander, Tolima and Valle del Cauca that all have the potential for methane associated with coal deposits.

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        • United States

        • 2022

        Request for Information - Rare Earth Element Demonstration Facility

        …first-of-its-kind demonstration facility for the commercial feasibility of a full-scale, integrated rare earth metal extraction, separation, and refining facility. This facility will process rare-earth element and critical minerals from the waste of extractive industries (e.g coal waste and ash, acid mine drainage, produced water) with the objective of supporting multiple industrial sectors, including national defence and clean energy technologies needed for the decarbonization of the electricity sector. Input is also sought regarding the social and environmental justice implications of the facility; the award recipient will be expected to demonstrate meaningful engagement with disadvantaged communities…

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        • Germany

        • 2012

        DERA Criticality List

        …Economics and Climate Action examines and publishes the supply concentration and the country risk of the production of numerous mineral raw materials and their intermediate products at various stages of the value chain in the biennial DERA Criticality List.  Raw materials and intermediate products are assessed and categorised into three risk groups according to country concentration and associated country risks: group 1 (low/noncritical risk), group 2 (medium risk) and group 3 (high risk). In the 2021 Criticality List, mine production of 12 metals, 8 industrial metals and coking coal were classified as group 3: chromite, cobalt, niobium, vanadium, tungsten…

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        • Brazil

        • 2011

        Ordinance No. 121. National Mining Plan 2030

        … innovation; human resources; infrastructure; sustainable production; adding value through competitiveness; and sustainable development.Strategic minerals in the PNM-2030 are grouped into three categories:(i) minerals that the country imports on a large scale, such as potash, phosphate, metallurgical mineral coal and those for which there is a possibility of import in the near future, such as uranium; (ii) minerals whose demand is growing because of their use in high-tech products, such as rare earths, lithium, tantalum, terbium and cobalt; and (iii) minerals for which Brazil has comparative advantages, such as iron ore and niobium.Seven actions are prescribed…

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