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Loi No. 2016/017 du 14 décembre 2016 portant code minier du Cameroun

Law No. 2016/017 of December 14, 2016 establishing the mining code of Cameroon

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Summary

This law establishing the Cameroon Mining Code, which includes 242 articles grouped into twelve (12) titles, aims to encourage, encourage and promote investments in the mining sector likely to contribute to the economic and social development of the country. To this end, it governs the recognition, research, exploitation, possession, transport, processing and marketing of mineral substances. It applies to mineral substances contained throughout the territory of the Republic of Cameroon, on the continental shelf, in territorial waters and in the exclusive economic zone, property of the State which exercises sovereign rights there.

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Issuer

Cameroon

Year

2016

Region

Africa

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Finance & Insurance
Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 15: Life on Land

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