Law No. 3213 on mining. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Legislation Date 1985 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 18785, 15 June 1985. Subject Forestry, Mineral resources, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Authorization/permit Public forest Basic legislation Certification Data collection/reporting EIA Exploration Royalties/fees Subsidy/incentive Inspection Minerals Mining Offences/penalties Ownership Protected area Protection of environment Public health Basin/catchment/watershed Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Pollution control Potable water Inland waters Management/conservation Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law regulates the principles and procedures regarding the exploration, operation and ownership of mines in accordance with national interests. According to this Law, any substance found naturally in the earth's crust and water resources, other than oil, natural gas, geothermal and water resources, which have economic and commercial value, is accepted as mines. This Law lays down provisions on licensing for mining and exploration, reporting requirements, mining right, permits for mining activities, mining incentive measures, control over the execution of all activities related to mining rights and the fulfillment of obligations, revocation of the license and measures to be taken in abandoned areas, licensing fees, and offences and penalties. Full text Turkish Website www.mevzuat.gov.tr