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.

1. Introduction 2. Albania 3. Austria 4. Belarus 5. Belgium 6. Bulgaria 7. Croatia 8. Cyprus 9. Czech Republic 10. Denmark 11. Estonia 12. Finland 13. France 14. Germany 15. Greece 16. Hungary 17. Iceland 18. Ireland 19. Italy 20. Kosovo 21.Latvia 22. Lithuania 23. Luxembourg 24. Macedonia(Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia-FYROM) 25. Malta 26. Moldavia 27. Netherlands 28. Norway 29. Poland 30. Portugal 31. Romania 32. Russian Federation 33. Serbia 34. Slovakia 35. Slovenia 36. Spain 37. Sweden 38. Switzerland 39. Turkey 40. Ukraine 41. United Kingdom 42. Refereces 43. Additional updated data directly from the concerned countries