10 characters on international disposal of mining properties in natural protected areas

This study analyzed the practices about disposal of mineral rights in protected areas in United States, Canada, etc., concluded 10 characters, including overlap is common worldwide, different levels of authorities are involved in decision making, value assessment is required before decision making, protected areas are subject to adjustment based on the evaluation, multi-measures are taken to reduce mineral rights, trust protection, compensation for expropriation, cooperation between mining industry and protected areas institutions, cultural factors are under consideration.