Mineral Act
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HL Bill 24-2 · Bill · 24th Totemian Parliament
An Act to regulate the extraction and contribution of mineral resources within the Empire, to ensure material stability, support local governance, and supply the Imperial Stock.

Introduced: January 14th, 2026
Prime sponsor: Nenai (Member of the House of Lords; Independent)

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Be it enacted by the Emperor’s most Excellent Imperial Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:


Chapter I — Definitions and Scope


1. Definitions
For the purposes of this Act:
a. Miner means any citizen engaged in the extraction of ores, stone, or mineral resources.
b. Mineral Resources mean ores, metals, stone, and other extractable underground materials.
c. Local Authority means the governing body of a dukedom, earldom, town, or city.
d. Imperial Stock means mineral resources held by or for the Empire for market, infrastructure, and state use.
2. Applicability
This Act applies to all miners operating within Imperial territory, regardless of scale or output.
3. Authority
This Act shall be administered by Local Authorities under the oversight of the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Labour (if applicable), or the Empire directly.


Chapter II — Mineral Contributions


1. Miner Obligations
a. Every miner shall submit ten percent (10%) of their total weekly extracted mineral resources to their Local Authority.
b. Contributions shall be delivered weekly.
c. Miners must report the type and quantity of materials submitted.
2. Local Authority Duties
a. Local Authorities shall collect mineral contributions weekly and maintain accurate records of:
- Contributor
- Resource type
- Quantity
b. Local Authorities shall forward forty-five percent (45%) of collected mineral resources to the Empire every two weeks for inclusion in the Imperial Stock.
c. Remaining resources may be retained for local construction, storage, or trade.
3. Fair Collection
Local Authorities must ensure contributions are applied equally and without preferential treatment.


Chapter III — Infrastructure Adjustment and Oversight


1. Infrastructure Adjustment Clause
If a Local Authority fails to provide essential mining-related infrastructure, including:
a. Safe access routes and transport paths
b. Storage or processing facilities
c. Reasonable protection from threats
then the mineral contribution rate shall be reduced proportionally until such deficiencies are corrected.
2. Reporting Requirements
Local Authorities must report deficiencies and corrective measures to the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Labour, or directly to the Empire.
3. Oversight and Enforcement
a. Oversight of this Act shall be conducted by the Minister of Finance in coordination with relevant ministers.
b. Failure to comply may result in penalties or sanctions as determined by Imperial authority.
c. Standard contribution rates shall resume once deficiencies are resolved and verified.

END OF ACT