#INDE9500864AOrder Setting Procedures for Mineral Title Applications
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This law sets the procedures for applying for mineral rights in France. It defines the application process for obtaining or transferring mining titles including research permits and concessions. Applicants must provide detailed information regarding their qualifications, the specifics of the area being explored or developed, and must meet specific timelines for submission.
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Key Changes
- Defines procedures for mineral right applications
- Includes specific timelines for application submissions
- Requires detailed information on the applicant's qualifications and area specifics
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit application for authorization of mineral title transfer or lease within 6 months of signing the transfer/lease deed for transfers between living parties, or within 12 months of succession opening for death-related transfers, or within 6 months of publication of legal dissolution notice for transfers following company dissolution
Provide detailed application information including: applicant names, mineral title characteristics (nature, substances, surface area, departments, institutional act date and modification dates), and for exclusive research permits confirmation that transferee assumes cedant's commitments
Submit a certified copy of the transfer convention, cession deed, or lease contract that is conditioned upon authorization per Article 119-6 of the Mining Code, along with technical and financial capacity documentation for the transferee
For exclusive research permits, submit a work program indicating: technical description of planned work, scheduling of work during first validity period, minimum financial commitment, prior studies, and commitment to submit annual work programs and reports to the regional director within specified timeframes
For hydrocarbon permits and concessions, commit to extracting only liquids and gases necessary for reservoir study without compromising future exploitation efficiency, and commit to request concession extension if a reservoir extends beyond concession boundaries