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Decree No. 1464/14 approving the terms of Mining Contract for Coal Mine Project with “Sol Mineração Moçambique, SA”.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, No. 54.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Mining Concession Zoning Coal Exploration Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on 19 July 2014.
Abstract

This Decree approves the terms of Mining Contract for Coal Mine Project with “Sol Mineração Moçambique, SA”, under the Mining Law, approved by Law No. 14/2002. The Mining Concession is issued for an initial period of 25 years from the effective date of the Mining Contract, subject to the conditions set out in the Mining Plan approved by the Government. Under the Mining Contract, the Council of Ministers gives the holder: a) the exclusive right to perform mining activities within the concession area through the surface or underground mining for coal exploitation, associated minerals from one or more coal deposits, underground, within the limits of the area of the Mining Contract; b) the right to perform mining activity, processing, transporting, storing and marketing the minerals under this Contract. The rights granted to the Mining Concessionaire are subject to applicable legislation and the terms and conditions set out in the Mining Contract.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Mining Act No. 14/2002.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2002

Keyword: Mining, Authorization/permit, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX