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Law No. 1/92 regulating mining and geological activities.

Country
Angola
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Law, composed of 30 articles divided in five Chapters, regulates mining and geological activities. In particular, it applies to geologic studies, cartography, research, exploitation and commercialization of mineral resources. The Law provides a classification of mineral resources and related mineral reserves. Moreover, it regulates national control bodies and procedures over mining and other activities. Special attention is paid to environmental protection measures and licences for using explosives.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/ang63755.pdf
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force immediately.
Notes
This Law repeals all contrary provisions. In particular, it repeals Laws No. 5/79 of 27 April and No. 11/87 of 3 October.
Repealed
Yes
Publication reference
Antonieta Coelho, Coetânea de legislação de recursos naturais, Luanda, 2002, Vol. I, pp. 355 – 373.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lei n. 1/92 - Aprova a Lei das Actividades Geológicas e Mineiras.
Implemented by
Decree No. 23/95 on the Association between ENDIAMA, U.E.E. and IDAS RESOURCES for oil extracting and exploitation activities.
Repealed by
Law No. 31/11 approving the Mining Code.