This Act seeks to promote mining and organise the use of areas required for it, and exploration, in a socially, economically, and ecologically sustainable manner. In order to fulfil the purpose of the Act, particular attention is given to: a) the preconditions for engaging in mining activity; b) the legal status of landowners and private parties sustaining damage; c) the impacts of activities on the environment and land use, and the economic use of natural resources. Further objectives of the Act include: ensuring opportunities of municipalities to and individuals influence decision-making them and their living environment; promoting the safety of mines and preventing, decreasing, and averting any inconvenience and damage incurred in the activities referred to in this Act; and ensuring liability for damages for the party causing the inconvenience or damage. The Act also specifies special permit procedure to be applied in the Sami Homeland, Skolt area, and special reindeer herding areas.
Finland · 2011-06-10