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. Full text English 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 Legislation | Mongolia | 1997 Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Minerals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Minerals Law.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