Law on mining monopoly. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Basel-Landschaft Document type Legislation Date 1876 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Minerals Mining Exploration Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law lays down provisins relating to the monopoly of mining. In particular, article 1 establishes that the State has the monopoly of mining in general, as far as salt, and other minerals are concerned, as well as lignite and charcoal. They may not be exploited without authorization by the State. The text consists of 5 articles. Full text German Website www.bl.ch