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Minerals Law.

Country/Territory
Afghanistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette, Extraordinary Issue No. 1143.
Subject
Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Minerals Mining Access right Authorization/permit Classification/declassification EIA Exploration Institution Dispute settlement Monitoring Environmental planning Policy/planning Water rights
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its promulgation in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 117 articles divided into twenty Chapters, regulates all Reconnaissance, Exploration, developmental, Exploitation activities and all types of Mineral resources and Mineral Activities and other Ancillary Activities in Afghanistan. This Law does not apply to water and natural petroleum sectors. The objectives of this Law are: (1) To regulate the development and appropriate use of the Mineral resources of Afghanistan; (2) To regulate and manage the Reconnaissance, Exploration and Exploitation activities of Mineral resources in Afghanistan; (3) The economic self-sustainability of Afghanistan through the development of its Minerals sector; (4) To ensure that Mineral resources are developed and managed according to the best international practices and experiences; (5) To secure optimal benefit from Mineral extraction and Processing; (6) The sustainable development of Mineral resources, the prevention of waste, and the mitigation of negative Environmental and Social Impacts; (7) To establish a suitable environment for national and international investment in the Mining sector; and (8) To promote peace and security through development of social and economic activities in the Mining local communities.

Full text
English
Website
www.eisourcebook.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Minerals Law.

Legislation | Afghanistan | 2010

Keyword: Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Access right, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, EIA, Exploration, Institution, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Minerals Law.

Legislation | Afghanistan | 2020

Keyword: International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Community management, EIA, Environmental standards, Registration, Standards, Protection of environment, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Monitoring, Contract/agreement, Ownership, Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Access right, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Exploration, Institution, Dispute settlement, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX