Decree-Law No. 340/2007 on research and exploration of minerals. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2001 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série, No. 197 — 12 October 2007, pp. 7337-7374. Subject Mineral resources Keyword Minerals Research Exploration Authorization/permit Mining Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law is composed of eight articles and one Annex. It amends several articles and provides a consolidated version of Decree-Law No. 270/2001 of 6 October 2001 ruling on research and exploration of mineral quarries. The Annex is composed of 11 Chapters divided in 68 articles and seven annexes. It applies to development and exploitation of mineral masses, including research and exploration. In particular, it regulates licenses and licensing procedures. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Decree-Law No. 165/2014 regulating specific existing establishments and exploitation. Legislation | Portugal | 2014 Keyword: Research, Business/industry/corporations, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Agricultural development, Animal production, Minerals, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Mining, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention Source: FAO, FAOLEX