A Brief Summary Of Turkish Mining Law

A brief summary of Turkish Mining Law

1. Mining regulatory

Mining is highly regulated in Turkey and is governed by a special set of laws. As per Article 168 of the Turkish Constitution, natural wealth and resources are under the authority and disposition of the state. The state may delegate its rights to explore and exploit the natural wealth and resources to persons or corporate bodies for a specified period, if explicitly permitted by law. Nobody can have ownership over natural resources. However, a permit, by way of several licenses, may be granted for activities planned to be undertaken in relation to such resources for a limited period of time.

In accordance with the Constitution, the Mining Law regulates the principles and procedures in relation to the discovery, exploration and operation of mines; persons or companies being entitled to or losing rights in relation to mines in compliance with national interests. The key secondary legislation that play