Law on sovereign mining and exploration of subsoil (Sovereign Mining Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Uri Document type Legislation Date 1995 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Exploration Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to mining on behalf of the Canton and the exploration of the subsoil. The purpose of the Law is to ensure that natural resources and the subsoil are being used in the interest of the Canton and the environment in general. The text consists of 31 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: Object and purpose (1); Definition of terms (2); Right of disposal (3); Licensing (4); Performance of the concessionaire (5); Construction and operation of facilities (6); Final and transitional provisions (7). Full text German Website www.ur.ch