Decree-Law No. 1.985 on Mining Code. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1940 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Basic legislation Mining Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law, consisting of 10 Chapters, establishes the Mining Code. It regulates all the requirements to be met in order to perform mining activities in Brazil and defines the rights on the mineral deposits and mines, establishing the regime for its explotation both for State either for Private Companies. Full text Portuguese Website www2.camara.gov.br References - Legislation Amended by Decree-Law No. 227 on the Mining Code. Legislation | Brazil | 1967 Keyword: Basic legislation, Mining, Concession, Authorization/permit, Minerals, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX