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Minerals Law.

Country/Territory
Mongolia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Basic legislation Mining Exploration Minerals Concession Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on the 1st of July 1997.
Abstract

The purpose of the present law is to regulate relations connected to carrying out exploration and mining activities within the territory of Mongolia. The document consists of 10 Chapters that contain 65 Articles. Chapter 1 lays down the general provisions. Chapter 2 establishes legal grounds for conducting exploration and mining. Chapter 3 determines the conditions for the maintenance of the right to hold exploration and mining licences. Chapter 4 regards the obligation of the licence holder for engaging in operations. Chapter 5 deals with transfer and mortgage licences. Chapter 6 deals with termination of exploration and mining licences. Chapter 7 regards dispute settlement involving exploration and mining licences. Chapter 8 determines penalties for violations of the minerals law. Chapter 9 concerns public mining institutions. Chapter 10 lays down the final provisions.

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Law on the re-regulation of following the Minerals Law.

Legislation | Mongolia | 1997

Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Minerals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Minerals Law.

Legislation | Mongolia | 2006

Keyword: Sustainable development, Basic legislation, Minerals, Exploration, Mining, Authorization/permit, Water rights, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX