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Mining Law, Law No. 04/97/NA.

Country/Territory
Lao, People's Dem. Rep.
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Mining Exploration Concession Environmental fees/charges Environmental planning International trade Management/conservation Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Use restrictions Zoning Authorization/permit Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
ninety days from its promulgation.
Abstract

The Mining Law comprises: Chapter I, General provisions; Chapter II, Basic geological survey and preservation of mineral resources; Chapter III, Distribution of mineral resource areas; Chapter IV, Commercial mineral operation; Chapter V, Rights and obligations of mining businesses; Chapter VI, Mining activities managing and controlling agencies; Chapter VII, Arbitration, awards and sanctions; Chapter VIII, Final provisions; The Mining Law rpovides for the management, preservation, exploration, exploitation and processing of minerals to be locally used or exported.All mineral resources are property of the national community but mining actibvities and operations in mining areas shall be licensed to korean nationals and also to foreign individuals or companies in order to benefit of a socio economic development for the whole nation. Every prospector must abide to the korean regulations to prevent or abate environmental damages.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Law on Minerals No. 02/NA (Revised Version).

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2011

Keyword: Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Concession, Management/conservation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Authorization/permit, Thermal and medicinal waters, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX