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Mineral resources and Mining Development Act, 2007.

Country/Territory
Sudan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Basic legislation Minerals Mining Exploration Contract/agreement Institution Liability/compensation Authorization/permit Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel
Abstract

This Act provides rules relative to mining rights and the exploitation of mineral materials in Sudan. As a general principle, Article 4 states that all the mining materials on the surface or underneath the earth, in the regional waters, or in its continental shelf shall be the property of the State. The Act defines mining contracts that may be concluded and mining licenses that may be issued by the Committee established by this Act. Other provisions concern conditions of license - including adhere to the general policies of the State in the field of environmental protection (art.11) - reporting on discovery of mining materials, compensation of land owners by license holders, establishment of the Committee, functions and powers of the Committee and its Chairman, appeal with the Minister against decisions of the Committee and offences and penalties.

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