Burundi
Answer ... All prospecting authorisation, exploration licence and artisanal exploitation permit applications must be accompanied by an environmental impact assessment, in the forms specified by regulation.
Burundi
Answer ... The holder of a mining licence must provide the Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines with an annual activity report detailing the environmental impact of the mining operations undertaken and the measures taken to address them.
The holders of other licences and prospecting authorisations must complete and submit an annual environmental impact statement to the Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines. The format of this notice is determined by regulation.
Six months before the expiry of a mining licence, regardless of cause, the holder of a mining licence must submit to the minister a plan for the proposed rehabilitation work. The minister will forward this plan to the Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines.
Burundi
Answer ... The operator must rehabilitate the site upon closure of the mine.
Burundi
Answer ... A fine of 2% of the turnover of the owner of the mining title is payable in case of breach of these requirements.
Burundi
Answer ... The Burundi Office for Protection of the Environment.
Burundi
Answer ... Generally, the regulator attaches great importance to environment-related issues. Mining activities may not harm the environment.