Mining credentials, codes & rules.

Requires: ABET-accredited engineering degree, pass FE exam (EIT), ~4 years progressive post-college experience under a PE, state board application approval

Renewal: State license renewal every 1-3 years with continuing education (PDH) per state

Requires: University degree from US-accredited or SME-recognized institution; minimum 7 years professional experience, of which at least 3 in a position of responsibility; endorsement by existing members; signed Code of Ethics pledge

Renewal: Maintain SME membership; disciplinary powers (suspension/expulsion) apply

Requires: Engineer or geoscientist with relevant university degree; at least 5 years relevant experience in mineral exploration, mine development/operation or project assessment; experience relevant to the subject matter; good standing with a professional association wi

Renewal: No fixed renewal — depends on maintaining good standing with the professional association; CSA proposed 2025 amendments

Requires: Member or Fellow of AusIMM, AIG, or an RPO; minimum 5 years relevant experience with the style of mineralisation/deposit and the activity undertaken; subject to enforceable disciplinary processes

Renewal: No fixed renewal — depends on maintaining membership and meeting Clause 11 requirements per project

Requires: Training covering technical aspects of blasting operations and state/federal explosives laws (30 CFR 850.13), on-the-job practical field experience, examination, application with fee (OSM federal program)

Renewal: Fixed-period certification; regulatory authority may require periodic reexamination, retraining, or demonstration of con

Requires: Two routes under 30 CFR 48.3(h)/48.23(h): (1) complete an MSHA instructor training course plus an approved program of instruction in the subject matter, or (2) designation based on written evidence of qualifications and teaching experience; documented mining o

Renewal: Approval can be revoked for ineffectiveness; ongoing via approved training plan effectiveness evaluations

Requires: Typically ABET-accredited engineering degree (or near-graduation senior); state board application

Renewal: None — one-time designation on the path to PE licensure

Requires: Professional membership in MMSA with qualifying experience in mineral industry disciplines

Renewal: Maintain MMSA membership in good standing

Renewal: Ongoing regulation; CSA published proposed repeal-and-replacement (June 12, 2025, comment period to Oct 10, 2025)

Renewal: Current edition 2012; mandatory under ASX Listing Rules

Renewal: Current edition 2021; fully aligned with CRIRSCO International Reporting Template 2019

Renewal: Periodically updated by CIM; defines Measured/Indicated/Inferred resources and Proven/Probable reserves categories

Renewal: Effective for fiscal years beginning on/after Jan 1, 2021

Renewal: Published 2017; confirmed current (stage 90.93, re-confirmed Jan 2026 per national standards bodies)

Renewal: Continuously revised; D3172-13(2021)e1 current edition

Renewal: 2019 edition current; bridges to UNFC via UNECE bridging document (updated 2024)

Renewal: New miner training (24h new miners at underground/surface mines), experienced miner training, 8h annual refresher, task

Renewal: Ongoing permit-based regime: mine permits, reclamation bonds, Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund fees

Renewal: NPDES permit cycles (typically 5 years); effluent limits per ore subcategory (iron, copper, uranium, gold placer, etc.)

Renewal: Ongoing; 2030 benchmarks: 10% domestic extraction, 40% domestic processing, 25% recycling of EU CRM consumption; max 65%

Renewal: State permit cycles with reclamation bonding; surface coal permits under approved state programs, other minerals under s