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Proclamation to Promote the Development of Mineral Resources, No. 68 of 1995

Country/Territory
Eritrea
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Exploration Governance Inspection Minerals Mining Water rights Sustainable use
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Abstract

This law applies to and governs the conduct of all mining operations and related activities within the territory of Eritrea. There is a major requirement for a license which confers mining rights prior to the prospection, exploration or mining of minerals. Additionally, the law provides for the eligibility to obtain a mining right/license. The government is also granted the prerogative to designate certain areas as reserved or excluded for mining operations or otherwise, as well as undertake some mining operations that are vital for economic growth. The law provides for the particulars, duration and renewal of prospecting licenses, exploration licenses, artisanal mining licenses, etc. Including the relinquishing of portions of license areas. The law mandates that persons who discover the existence of minerals to notify the controller of the discovery. The law essentially establishes mining licenses as full legal rights which may be transferred, assigned, encumbered or inherited but with prior approval of the Licensing Authority. Similarly, some of the rights granted are rights to possession and use of the land which is the subject of the license, the use of construction minerals, water and timber, sustainable conduct of mining operations, among others. An officer of the Licensing Authority is empowered to inspect mining operations.

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