Extensive Amendments To The Mining Regulation

The Regulation Amending the Mining Regulation (“Amending Regulation“) was published in the Official Gazette dated 30 October 2025 and numbered 33062, and entered into force.

Our detailed analysis of the key amendments to the Mining Law is available at this link. Below, we highlight the most notable changes introduced by the Mining Regulation.

A More Flexible Licensing Framework

The Amending Regulation reshapes how mining areas are allocated. Group I, Group II(a) and (c), Group III and Group V areas will now be subject to tender, while Group II(b) and Group IV areas follow a first-come-first-served approach. However, the General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs (“MAPEG“) retains discretion to require a tender for Group II(b) and Group IV areas where circumstances warrant. The determination of whether an area proceeds via first application or tender is made by the Minister, acting on MAPEG's recommendation.