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Law No. 10304 dated 15.7.2010 on the mineral sector in the Republic of Albania.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Exploration Management/conservation Minerals Mining
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The Law No. 10304 of 2010 sets out the framework for the development of the mineral and post-mineral sector in the Republic of Albania, maximization of public profit from mineral activities, and the protection of environment and public health from mineral risks and disposals. The Law includes the following Chapters: General Provisions (I), Strategic Mineral Planning (II), Classification of the Mineral Rights and the Mineral Permits Types (III), Procedures for Issuance of Permits, Licenses, and Authorizations (IV), General Rights and Duties of the Possessor/ Mineral Rent (V), Transfer of Rights (VI), Monitoring of the Mineral Activities and the Mineral Kadastra (VII), Administrative Infringements (VIII), Mineral Data and Confidentiality (IX), Closure and Conservation of Mines (X) and Final Provisions (XI).

Full text
Albanian
Website
www.qpz.gov.al; www.ligjet.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 7796 on the mineral resources of Albania.

Legislation | Albania | 1994

Keyword: Environmental planning, Mining, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation no. 726 date 2.9.2015 approving the three year action plan 2016-2018 for the development of the mineral activity and the designation of the dangerous mineral zones.

Legislation | Albania | 2015

Keyword: Policy/planning, Minerals, Mining, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decision No. 942 dated 17.11.2010 approving procedures and documentation for the mineral permits in the open zones.

Legislation | Albania | 2010

Keyword: Exploration, Management/conservation, Minerals, Mining, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 304 dated 13.4.2011 approving the form and content of the mineral activity development project.

Legislation | Albania | 2011

Keyword: Access right, Authorization/permit, Coal, Exploration, Minerals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Guideline No. 1/2 dated 26.1.2010 on the content of “The Technical-Economic Study and the Exploitation Project” for minerals of groups 1, 2, and 3, underground exploitation.

Legislation | Albania | 2010

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, EIA, Environmental audit, Exploration, Minerals, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Guideline No. 1/1 dated 26.1.2010 on the content of “The Technical-Economic Study and the Exploitation Project” for minerals of groups 1, 2, and 3.

Legislation | Albania | 2010

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, EIA, Environmental audit, Exploration, Minerals, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Guideline No. 1 dated 26.1.2010 on the content of “The Technical-Economic Study and the Exploitation Project” for minerals of group 4.

Legislation | Albania | 2010

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, EIA, Environmental audit, Exploration, Minerals, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 478 dated 27.6.2011 approving the form and the content of the decisions of the Technical Committees on the applications for mineral permits and the extension of the mineral permits deadlines.

Legislation | Albania | 2011

Keyword: Minerals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 302 dated 12.4.2011 approving the basic principles of the environment rehabilitation plans, closure of the mineral activities, designation of dangerous areas, and mineral waste management plans

Legislation | Albania | 2011

Keyword: Access right, Environmental audit, Exploration, Management/conservation, Minerals, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No.312 dated 13.4.2011 approving the form and content of the obligatory information given by the possessor of the mineral permits.

Legislation | Albania | 2011

Keyword: Minerals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decision No.942 dated 17.11.2010 approving the procedures and the documentation required for mineral permits in open areas.

Legislation | Albania | 2010

Keyword: Minerals, Authorization/permit, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 320 date 21.4.2011 approving the rules of procedure, criteria of bidding, and the review schedules of the mineral permits applications.

Legislation | Albania | 2011

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 218 date 11.2.2015 on the criteria and rules of procedure of exploiting land areas adjacent to existing permits and changing the boundaries of mineral permits defined in space with three coordinates.

Legislation | Albania | 2015

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Procedural matters, Processing/handling, Registration, Governance, Exploration, Business/industry/corporations, Contract/agreement, Minerals, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 52 date 31.1.2018 supplementing and amending Regulation No. 218 date 11.2.2015 on the criteria and rules of procedure for exploiting land areas adjacent to existing permits and changing the boundaries of mineral permits defined in space with three coordinates.

Legislation | Albania | 2018

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Procedural matters, Processing/handling, Contract/agreement, Concession, Mining, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Minerals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation 571 date 27.6.2013 on the criteria to be used for determining the exploitation areas/boundaries of the mineral rights granted by concession agreements.

Legislation | Albania | 2013

Keyword: Access right, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Contract/agreement, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance, Concession

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 9/2013 amending Law No. 10304 dated 15.7.2010 on the mineral sector in the Republic of Albania.

Legislation | Albania | 2013

Keyword: Exploration, Management/conservation, Minerals, Mining, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 134/2014 amending and supplementing Law No. 10304 of 2010 on the mineral sector in the Republic of Albania.

Legislation | Albania | 2014

Keyword: Exploration, Management/conservation, Minerals, Mining, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX