Royal Decree No. 19/2019 promulgating the Mineral Wealth Law. Country/Territory Oman Document type Legislation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Mineral resources, Sea, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Mining Public health Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources Protection of environment Basic legislation Minerals EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Authorization/permit Exploration Royalties/fees Monitoring Maritime zone Waste management Geographical area Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consisting of 70 articles aims at (i) providing a framework for the mining sector intended to provide more incentives and transparency; (ii) strengthening the role of the Public Authority for Mining (PAM) and clearly outlining its competencies; (iii) protecting the interests of local communities, giving priority to the local employment; (iv) protecting the environment; and (v) enforcing the investment commitments. The Law stipulates that all mineral resources, quarry materials and other related mineral wealth within Omani territorial limits, including Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf areas, are the property of the State, and recognizes the PAM as the competent mining authority. Full text Arabic Website data.qanoon.om References - Legislation Repeals Royal Decree No. 27 of 2003 issuing the Mining Law. Legislation | Oman | 2003 Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Concession, Exploration, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ministerial Resolution No. 77/2010 issuing the executive regulations for the Mining Law. Legislation | Oman | 2010 Keyword: Mining, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Contract/agreement, Data collection/reporting, Exploration, Inspection, Management/conservation, Minerals, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Protection of environment, Research, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX