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Presidential Decree No. 231/16 classifying as strategic minerals the rare metals and earth elements.

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, I Série, No. 199.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Classification/declassification Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Presidential Decree, consisting of 5 articles, establishes the classification of the rare metals and rare earth elements as strategic minerals, as they fulfill the requirements established in article 20 of the Mining Code. It establishes the environmental standards, dealing namely with rarity, international demand dimension, impact on the economy, job creation, influence on the balance of payments, relevant importance for advanced technology, which will be subject to the regime established in the Mining Code for strategic minerals and other applicable standards.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 31/11 approving the Mining Code.

Legislation | Angola | 2011

Keyword: Basic legislation, Minerals, Classification/declassification, Mining, Environmental planning, Research, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX