#ECOR2605380ADecree of 2 March 2026 amending the decree of 16 February 2026 granting the extension and expansion of the exclusive research permit for mines of gold, silver, antimony, tungsten, tin, molybdenum, lithium, niobium, tantalum, copper, zinc, lead, beryllium, cobalt, germanium, indium, platinum and rare earths known as the "Douillac" permit to the Compagnie des Mines Arédiennes (departments of Dordogne and Haute-Vienne)
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This French decree extends the validity of the exclusive mineral exploration permit "Douillac" held by Compagnie des Mines Arédiennes SAS. The permit, which covers exploration for gold, silver, antimony, tungsten, tin, molybdenum, lithium, niobium, tantalum, copper, zinc, lead, beryllium, cobalt, germanium, indium, platinum and rare earths, is now prolonged until 22 October 2030. The original decree of 16 February 2026 is amended solely in its Article 5 regarding the duration of the permit. The updated permit applies to areas in the departments of Dordogne and Haute-Vienne. This extension provides the company with an additional four years and eight months of exclusive exploration rights beyond the previous expiry date.
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Key Changes
- Extends validity of the Douillac exclusive mineral research permit until 22 October 2030
- Replaces Article 5 of the 16 February 2026 decree with new duration provision
- Maintains exclusive rights for exploration of 19 specified minerals including lithium and rare earths
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What this law requires
Compagnie des Mines Arédiennes SAS must maintain exclusive research permit validity until 22 October 2030 and cease exploration activities on or after that date unless further extension is granted
Publish this decree (Decree of 2 March 2026) in the Journal officiel de la République française