Legislative Amendments Concerning The Mining And Energy Sectors

The Law Amending Certain Laws No. 7554 (the “Amendment Law”) was published in the Official Gazette dated 24 July 2025 and numbered 32965, and entered into force as of its publication date.

The Amendment Law introduces various amendments to different pieces of legislation, with the key provisions relating to the mining and energy markets summarized below:

Amendments Regarding Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) Procedures

• Under the Environmental Law No. 2872, the phrase “Environmental Impact Assessment Not Required” has been removed from the legislation. Accordingly, project approvals, permits, incentives, licenses, and tender processes may be initiated, but cannot be finalised unless a positive Environmental Impact Assessment Decision has been issued (“EIA Positive Decision”).