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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