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Minerals Amendment Act.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 25483, 5 June 2004.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Subsidy/incentive Authorization/permit Exploration
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force after the publication in the Official Journal.
Abstract

This law amends the Minerals Act and re-defines the minerals and mining activities. All kinds of minerals, except petroleum, natural gas, geothermal and water resources are considered as minerals. Mines are licensed by groups and minerals by groups are listed in the details. Environmental impact assessment regarding mining activities in forests, afforestation areas, hunting grounds, special preservation areas, natural parks, nature parks, nature monuments, nature preservation areas, agricultural areas, pastures, catchments, coastal areas, territorial waters, tourism areas and military areas will be regulated by a separate regulation. Environmental Impact Assessment activities are conducted by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry within three months after the first application. Exploration activities for minerals other than the ones listed in this amendment are not subject to any license. Mining activities could benefit from incentives specified by the government. Government share from mineral processing activities is reduced to 4% for Group I and Group V minerals, and reduced to 2% for other group minerals. Mineral licensees are also considered as finders of that particular mineral, however in case where finders and licensees are different individuals, then 1% of annual sales total of that particular mineral will be paid by the licensee to the finder as the finder’s fee. Minerals of Group II, Group III and Group IV are explored by the exploration license, and Group V minerals are explored by the exploration certificate. Both are valid for three years and could be renewed for two more years. Group I minerals are entitled to have a direct operational license. Operational licenses are valid for minimum of five years for Group I (a) minerals and minimum of ten years for other minerals. However, the total duration cannot exceed sixty years. Extension beyond sixty years can only be made by a government decree.

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