Mining and quarrying
Government and regulators
- Northern Ireland: Mining Waste Regulations
- Scottish Government: The management of extractive waste regulations
Codes of practice and guides
- NIEA: Guidance on Part B Mineral Processes (Crushing and Screening of Rock) (Adobe PDF - 132KB)
- UK Parliament: Treatment of acid mine drainage (Adobe PDF - 242KB)
- Guidance: Noise and vibration management
- Mineral products association Northern Ireland
Mineral planning authorities
Mineral planning authorities control the extraction of minerals and rock from the ground. You should contact your local council to see if you need permission before you operate your mine or quarry.