Presidential Decree No. 231/16 classifying as strategic minerals the rare metals and earth elements. País/Territorio Angola Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2016 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Diário da República, I Série, No. 199. Materia Recursos minerales Palabra clave Minerales Clasificación/declasificación Normas sobre calidad ambiental Normas Protección del medio ambiente Área geográphica Africa, Africa Central, Países menos desarrollados, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Resumen 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. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.legis-palop.org Referencias - Legislación Implementa Law No. 31/11 approving the Mining Code. Legislación | Angola | 2011 Palabra clave: Legislación básica, Minerales, Clasificación/declasificación, Minería, Planificación ambiental, Investigación, Exploración, Autorización/permiso, Política/planificación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX