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Mining Act No. 14/2002.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Colectânea de Legislação sobre a Terra, Centro de Formação Jurídica e Judiciária, pp. 21.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Mining Authorization/permit EIA
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force 180 days after publication.
Abstract

This Act establishes terms and conditions to exploit mining resources. It consists of 7 chapters defining the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform the aforementioned activity according to the legislation on environmental protection and ecosystem preservation. Authorization requirements for mining exploitation are listed in detail in the text and must be given by the competent authority. Fees and a glossary are appended to the text.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Order No. 215/2005 repealing Ministerial Order on small scale mining activities.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2005

Keyword: Mining, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dispatch of 10 June 2005 on the obligations applying to the mining concession of the Sociadade Minas Chipanga Lda.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2005

Keyword: Mining, Concession, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 20/2011 approving the Regulation for mineral products comercialization.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2011

Keyword: Internal trade, International trade, Minerals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 28/2003 approving the implementing Regulation of Mining Act.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2003

Keyword: Mining, Registration, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Concession, Exploration, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1464/14 approving the terms of Mining Contract for Coal Mine Project with “Sol Mineração Moçambique, SA”.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2014

Keyword: Mining, Concession, Zoning, Coal, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 62/2006 approving the Mining Act and Annexes.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2006

Keyword: Mining, Registration, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Concession, Exploration, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Mining Act No. 20/2014.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2014

Keyword: Basic legislation, Mining, Authorization/permit, EIA, Minerals, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Tax/levy, Environmental standards, Exploration, Hazardous waste, Standards, Protection of environment, Water abstraction, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX