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Mining Act (Chapter 42).

Country/Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Document type
Legislation
Date
1920 (1984)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to mining .
Subject
Land & soil, Mineral resources, Sea
Keyword
Concession Land tenure Transfer Lease Survey/mapping Land valuation Basic legislation Mining Authorization/permit Oil pollution Royalties/fees Continental shelf Maritime zone
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The Law provides for mining and exploitation of mineral resources as natural gas, petroleum, crude oil and assorted minerals. Prospectors must apply for a prospecting licence that shall be granted after the payment of a fee. Lands alienated for the purpose of mining operations shall be paid off as rent and royalties. Lands comprise also the continental shelf. Mining leases shall comply with land laws as per the survey, delimitations, land tenure and revenues and acquisition. In the attached Schedules are listed the mining lease forms for the prospecting of minerals, according to the kind and quantity.

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