Deep Sea Mining (Licensing) Act 1997. Country/Territory Gibraltar (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1997 (1997) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Sea Keyword Deep sea bed Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Minerals Mining Inspection Exploration Royalties/fees Business/industry/corporations High seas Maritime zone Geographical area Europe, Mediterranean, North Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Act entered into force on 16 October 1997. Abstract The purpose of this Act is to regulate the licensing of deep sea mining and related issues on the territory of Gibraltar and its maritime domain. Full text English Website www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi