·         Mining Legislation

-         Law and procedure governing grant of RPs, PLs and MLs

-         Law and procedure governing preparation and approval of mine plans

-         Laws and procedure governing safety in mines

-         Why does illegal mining happen? Are the laws / implementation adequate?

-         Delays and complexities in grant of concessions

-         MMDR Bill 2011 – Does it address the issues with existing law / practice?

·         Forest / Environment Legislation

-         Laws and procedures governing grant of environment / forest / wildlife clearances wrt mines.

-         Orders of courts influencing forest / environment clearances / procedures

-         Have these laws / procedures / orders been effective in protecting environment / forests/ wildlife and promote scientific and sustainable mining.

-         What are the societal issues / perceptions on mining? Response of Government, Courts to such issues? How should the industry respond?

-         Interplay of different legislations?

·         Mine Waste Management and Mine Closure

 

Ø  Legal Framework for Mine Waste Management and Mine Closure

Ø  Mine Waste Generation and Management

·         OB Dump Management

·         Tailings Management

Ø  Principles and Elements of Mine Closure

Ø  Sustainable Land Management

Ø  Emerging Technologies and Best Practices