This Law, consisting of 22 Chapters and divided in 2 Parts and 2 Annexes, approves the Mining Code to be implemented within the territory of Angola. This Code regulates any geological and mining activity and in particular: geological research, investigation, finding and classification of minerals (namely diamonds), characterization, assessment, exploitation, commercialization, and use of existing mineral resources in the soil, underground, internal waters, territorial sea, continental shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and in any other terrestrial or maritime area under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Angola. The Code does not apply for activities related to: recognition, prospection, research, assessment and exploitation of liquid or gas hydrocarbons.
Ангола · 2011-09-23