Legal Basics of Mineral Policy in Europe: An overview of 40 countries - Tapa dura

Mineral resources are an essential social and economic basis. The importance of a European mineral resources policy is demonstrated by the latest developments in the international commodity markets. The legal framework for mining activities is vital for the realization of a mineral resources policy. Efficient legislative provisions and their implementation are crucial in ensuring both a competitive mining industry and environmental protection. This book discusses the legal frameworks of 40 European countries, especially the countries of south-east Europe, which possess an enormous wealth of deposits. This reference book provides information on European legislation relevant to mineral resources and an overview of approaches to mineral resources policy, as well as comparing the existing instruments of such policies in various European countries. This book is especially well-suited to the needs of investors, entrepreneurs, politicians and civil servants.

Günter Tiess graduated as an Engineer in Natural Resources Management from the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria. Then he obtained a Ph.D. degree at the same University, title of dissertation “Mining Law in the stress field between environmental protection and land use planning “. He is currently working at the University of Leoben, his main research topics are international mineral policy, mining and sustainability (legal, ecological, technological aspects). Since it was always his great interest he started study of law at the Karl-Franzens-University in Graz (Styria). During his work in Leoben his interest in the topic of legal basis principles in the field of minerals exploration and exploitation, and subsequently, for minerals policy grew.  The study of law and the research in the field of mineral resources and mineral policy, led to the publication of „Legal Basics of Mineral Policy in Europe“and, in due course, to his second book “General and International Mineral Policy“. If interested persons wish to contact him, he will be pleased if they contact him through his homepage (www.rohstoffpolitik.com).