Legal framework
The Greek Mining Legislation is the set of legal rules that regulate the management of the Mineral Raw Materials. Hence, it comprises all provisions ruling the conditions and terms for mineral exploration and exploitation and minerals’ ownership in relation to the landownership. It also regulates the mining rights of the Greek State, as well as the role and competencies of the authorities that grant permits and licenses or exercise control and inspection of the mining activities. The Greek Mining Legislation is framed by extensive environmental legislation, regulating environmental permitting of all projects and activities.
The Greek Mining Legislation is the set of legal rules that regulate the management and exploitation of the Greek mineral resources. Hence, it comprises all the provisions ruling the conditions and terms for mineral exploration and exploitation and minerals’ ownership in relation to the landownership. It also regulates the mining rights of the Greek State, as well as the role and competencies of the authorities that grant permits or/and exercise control and inspection on the overall mining activities. The Greek Mining Legislation is framed by extensive environmental legislation, the implementation of which is always a pre-requisite for the final permitting of all mining projects and activities (i.e., exploitation permit).