Model Mining Development Agreement - Transparency Template

This document is an executive summary for a report prepared by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Sustainable Development Strategies Group (SDSG). It describes a transparency template based on the International Bar Association Mining Law Committee's Model Mining Development Agreement (MMDA 1.0), which serves as a framework for negotiations between host country governments and mining companies.

• The report analyzes the International Bar Association Mining Law Committee's Model Mining Development Agreement (MMDA 1.0), which was developed through the analysis of dozens of existing mine development agreements and consultations with mining law and policy experts and stakeholders across various countries.
• The report is structured into four components: an executive summary and table of contents, a template detailing MMDA sections and their subject matter, an explanatory narrative, and a report on the search for model oil and gas development agreements.
• The MMDA is intended for negotiations between a host country's national government and a mining company; it is distinct from community development agreements, although the two may be used in conjunction.
• Concerns regarding the quality and balance of mining agreements often stem from an imbalance in resources and capacity between negotiating parties. Developing countries may be disadvantaged due to the difficulty of assembling multidisciplinary teams comprising geologists, mining lawyers, tax specialists, and accountants.

APA

Danielson,, L. (2013). Model Mining Development Agreement - Transparency Template. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/model-mining-development-agreement-transparency-template

Chicago

Danielson,, Luke. Model Mining Development Agreement - Transparency Template. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2013. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/model-mining-development-agreement-transparency-template.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{danielson2013model, author = {Danielson,, Luke}, title = {{Model Mining Development Agreement - Transparency Template}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2013}, month = sep, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/model-mining-development-agreement-transparency-template}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }