Regulation on Rehabilitation in Mining Areas
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This Turkish regulation, effective from 23 January 2026, establishes detailed rules for the collection, investment, and refund of rehabilitation fees in mining operations under Mining Law No. 3213. Mining license holders must pay an annual rehabilitation fee equal to the operating license fee each January, with full payment due by the end of January or subject to late payment penalties by June. Funds are held in special interest-bearing accounts managed by the General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs and can only be used for land restoration activities. Rehabilitation projects must be prepared according to scientific and environmental standards and approved by the General Directorate (and the Ministry of Environment in special protection zones) before any work begins. Rehabilitation must start with mining activities, continue throughout operations, and be completed after closure. If license holders fail to rehabilitate, the work is carried out by local administrations or forest authorities and costs are recovered from the license holder.
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Key Changes
- Annual rehabilitation fee equal to the operating license fee must be paid by end of January each year
- Late payment allowed until end of June with delay interest per Law 6183; non-payment results in license cancellation
- Rehabilitation projects require mandatory approval by General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs before implementation
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What this law requires
Mining license holders must pay an annual rehabilitation fee equal to the operating license fee by January 31st each year, or face late payment penalties calculated according to Law No. 6183 by June 30th
Rehabilitation projects must be submitted for approval by the General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs before any rehabilitation work begins on site
Rehabilitation projects in special environmental protection zones must also be submitted for approval by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change before any work begins
Rehabilitation work must commence with mining activities, continue throughout mining operations, and be completed after mining closure
Rehabilitation projects must be prepared according to scientific data, engineering principles, and sustainability standards, and must include measurable and traceable targets with implementation timeline and budget