The vision of Bedford Mining Alert is to landscape where responsible mining practices respect property owners, the environment and regional land use decision. To achieve this vision, BMA has worked since 1999 to have changes made to the Mining Act and other legistlation. To learn more click 'Who We Are'.

In October, 2009, The Mining Amendment Act received Royal Assent. This legislation amends the Ontario Mining Act and enables regulation that will be developed in the next few years.

For information from the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, refer to the Mining Amendment Act.
and ministry documents.

To see several of BMA's submissions and presentation go to "Current News".

BMA has vigorously communicated our concerns, outlined the issues and made recommendations to provincial ministries, On November 3, 2010, BMA representatives attended a workshop to build on the framework provided by current legislation around Exploration Plans & Permits and Mineral Tenure.

In addition, a comprehensive BMA response to the 2010 Planning Act Provincial Policy Statement review was submitted in November 2010. For details refer to the BMA submission.