Law on Mineral Resource Management and Exploitation. Country/Territory Cambodia Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Minerals Exploration Management/conservation Royalties/fees Mining Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Law is to regulate the management and exploitation of mineral resources, and all activities related to mining operations. All mineral resources shall be property of the State, and any legal entity or natural person wishing to conduct activities of mining operations shall apply for a mineral resource licence granted by a competent authority. To facilitate the management and exploitation of mineral resources there shall be different categories of licences available including: a Full text English Website www.gocambodia.com