Mining Act No. 14/2002. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Authorization/permit EIA Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, 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. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 62/2006 approving the Mining Act and Annexes. Legislation | Mozambique | 2006 | Repealed Keyword: Mining, Registration, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Concession, Exploration, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning 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. 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 Ministerial Order No. 215/2005 repealing Ministerial Order on small scale mining activities. Legislation | Mozambique | 2005 Keyword: Mining, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 28/2003 approving the implementing Regulation of Mining Act. Legislation | Mozambique | 2003 | Repealed Keyword: Mining, Registration, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Concession, Exploration, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Mining Act No. 20/2014.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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX