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Set up a metal ore mining business

Learning path for metal ore mining businesses — iron, copper, tin, lead, zinc, tungsten, uranium and thorium. Work out which regulations apply, put a safe mine in place, get the permits and consents you need, and verify everything with a compliance checklist.

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Set up a mining support service business

Learning path for mining support service businesses — drilling, well services, site preparation, pumping and draining for mining and petroleum operators. Work out which regulations apply, put your workplace foundations in place, meet your worksite compliance duties, and verify everything with a compliance checklist.

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Set up a petroleum extraction business

Learning path for petroleum extraction businesses — crude oil and natural gas, onshore and offshore. Work out which regulations apply, put your workplace foundations in place, get the licences, permits and meet your major-hazard duties, and verify everything with a compliance checklist.

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Set up a quarrying and mining business

Learning path for quarrying and mining businesses — stone, sand, gravel, clay, salt, peat and chemical minerals. Work out which regulations apply, put a safe quarry in place, get the permits and consents you need, and verify everything with a compliance checklist.

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Water Framework Directive compliance for businesses

Complete compliance pathway for businesses whose activities may affect water body status — from understanding the WFD framework through identifying which licences, permits, or consents you need, to applying, monitoring, and reporting. Covers England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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Set up a coal mining operation

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