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Mining Law.

Country/Territory
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Access right Authorization/permit Concession Environmental planning Erosion Management/conservation Mining Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
13 July 1998.
Abstract

The present Law , divided in four Chapters for thirty-six Articles, vests the Ministry of Mines and metals with the ownership of all the mines of the country and rules for their protection, management, exploration, exploitation and the issuing of licences and certificates mandatory for the execution of all the activities involved in mining. The law addresses also issues on safety of drilling operations, waste management and financial aspects related to mining activities.

Full text
Farsi

References - Legislation

Repeals

Mining Act.

Legislation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 1983

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Exploration, Institution, Integrated management, Mining, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Research, Risk assessment/management, Standards, Resource/damage valuation, Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Coal, Management/conservation, Minerals, Oil, Contract/agreement, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Mining Regulation.

Legislation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 1999

Keyword: Mining, Minerals, Data collection/reporting, Exploration, Inspection, Pollution control, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation for Technical Supervision on the Exploitation of Sand, Sand Mines and Soil.

Legislation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 2003

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Protected area, Soil conservation/soil improvement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Mining Law Amendment Law.

Legislation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 2011

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Certification, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, Exploration, Management/conservation, Minerals, Mining, Oil

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending some articles of the Mining Law and its subsequent amendments.

Legislation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 2013

Keyword: Dispute settlement, Exploration, Minerals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX