Mines and Minerals (Licences) Regulations (Cap. 190). Country/Territory Vanuatu Document type Regulation Date 1986 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleRegulations to make provision concerning the application for and grant of exploration and prospecting licences. Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Exploration Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract These Regulations provide that all applications for the grant or renewal of an exploration or prospecting licence under the Mines and Minerals Act shall be made to the office of the Commissioner for Mines and Minerals. All applications for the grant of a prospecting licence shall be for a specified area and be exhibited for at least 30 days in public. A licence is not transferable except with the consent in writing of the Minister, who shall only grant such consent if he or she is satisfied as to the "status" of the new licensees. In the case of a prospecting licence, the Minister may revoke the licence if prospecting has not begun within three months of the granting of the licence. (10 regulations completed by 2 Schedules) Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Implements Mines and Minerals Act (Cap. 190). Legislation | Vanuatu | 1986 (2006) Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Mines and Minerals (Licences) Amendment Order 2006 (No. 12 of 2006). Legislation | Vanuatu | 2006 Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX