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Ordinance On Mineral Resources.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources, Sea
Keyword
Minerals Mining Continental shelf Management/conservation Access right Authorization/permit Maritime zone Territorial sea
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The Ordinance ( eight Chapters for thirty-six Articles) applies to all solid, liquid and gas mineral resources found on Vietnamese land, continental shelves, inland and in the sea, whose management is vested in the State that shall issue licences and allocate all activities involved in the exploration, survey, exploitation, protection and safety of mines to either organizations or individuals. These companies and individuals shall enjoy several legal benefits as forming joint ventures, acquire and inherit exploitation, transfer and selling rights as provided for this Law. Contractors shall pay royalties to the State and shall manage mines and mineral resources according to the present provisions.

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Mineral Law.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 1996

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Concession, Exploration, Oil, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Royalties/fees, Tax/levy, Use restrictions, Zoning, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Basin/catchment/watershed, Groundwater, Industrial water use, Surface water, Thermal and medicinal waters, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX