Proposed changes to Mines Act aimed at improving permitting and worker protection
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VICTORIA—There are several proposed updates to the Mines Act to ensure more effective mines permitting and better protection of workers, the environment and the public.
The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources announced the proposed updates to the Mines Act yesterday (June 22.)
“With the changes we are bringing forward today (June 22), our government continues to act on the unanimous recommendations of the Mining Jobs Task Force to strengthen B.C.’s mining sector and improve the permitting process.”—Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources
The legislation, if passed, would create a new chief permitting officer position, separate from the chief inspector of mines. The chief permitting officer would ensure the mine permitting process is efficient and effective, while the chief inspector would retain responsibility for health, safety and enforcement.
