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Mining Sector Regulatory Framework

Azem Rexhaj Director of ICMM

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Competent institutions for mineral sector in Kosova ICMM Powers and Responsibilities Licence types KEK licenses Geoscientific maps of Kosova Recommendations

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Competent institutions for mineral sector in Kosova are:  

Ministry of Energy and Mining of Kosova Independent Commission for Mines and Minerals

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Regulation 2005/2, as amended by

Law No. L-03/81

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The ICMM was established on 21 January 2005 as an independent body with its HQ in Pristina.

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Following declaration of independence (2008), ICMM remains an independent body accountable to the Assebly of Kosovo Prishtine, 20 January 2010

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Powers and Responsibilities are: 

Independent Commission for Mines and Minerals is an independent regulatory body responsible for regulating and monitoring the mining industry in Kosovo;

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The issuing, transfer, suspension and revocation of exploration and exploitation licenses and permits;

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The issuing, suspension and revocation of permits and licenses related to the use of explosives in mining operations;

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The optimal utilisation of mineral resources at all mining operations and minimising the environmental impact of mining operations

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The implementation of international standards for operations in mines and quarries;

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The safety of operations in all minerals extraction and processing facilities in accordance with the applicable law and required safety standards; and

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To inspect the general compliance of mining operations with the terms of licenses, permits, agreements and other authorisation instruments.

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The ICMM structure

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Governing Board with five Board members including a Chairman A Director of ICMM A Deputy Director of ICMM ICMM regulates and oversees the mining sector through:

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Mines Inspectorate Geological Department GIS/ Mining Cadastre Revenue Collection Unit Geological Archive Prishtine, 20 January 2010

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LICENCE TYPES: 

EXPLORATION LICENCE 

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Construction minerals: Valid for two years and may be extended for additional two years. There is a maximum area of 250 ha per individual licence.

All other minerals: Valid for two years and may be extended up to three times at two years per extension, accompanied by a 50% reduction in licence area. There is a maximum area of 100 km2 per individual licence.

RETENTION LICENCE Construction minerals: A maximum of one year from expiry of the exploration licence.

Any other minerals: A maximum of five years from expiry of the exploration licence.

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EXPLOITATION LICENCE  

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Construction minerals: initial term of no more than 25 years, extendable for up to another 25 years.

Any other minerals: valid for not more than 40 years and cannot be extended.

SPECIAL OPERATIONS PERMIT 

Special operation permits issued by the ICMM include:    

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crushing and milling permit, processing plant permit (asphalt or concrete), use of excavators and any other mining machinery blasting permit, etc.

The term of a permit is in principle valid for three years and may be extended by the Commission upon application by the permit holder.

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ARTISANAL MINING LICENCE 

For construction minerals: 

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Valid for two years and may be extended for a further two years.

A maximum exploitation is permitted of 12,000m3 in any calendar year.

An artisanal mining licence may be issued only to a municipality.

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In principle, there are three ways for obtaining an exploration/exploitation license in Kosovo:   

Authorization procedure Competitive Tendering Mine Development Agreement 

Licenses Subject to Competitive Tender are: 

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An Exploration or Mining License that relates to an Energy Mineral; and Any other Exploration or Mining License the award and issuance of which has been designated by the competent Public Authority as subject to requirements of a competitive tender procedure.

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Exploitation License Bardh and Mirash Licence No: 559

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Exploration License Sibovc

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Mining License Sibovc

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Exploration and Mining License Sibovc

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Technical programs:        

Geo-Scientific Maps Explosives Security System Kosova Quarry Plan Geochemical Survey Airborne Geophysical Survey Geographical Information System Geological laboratory Website (www.kosovo-mining.org)

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GeoScientific Maps A series of 1:200,000 scale maps that show:      

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Geological Map of Kosova.

Tectonic Map of Kosova.

Map of Minerals of Kosova.

Metalo-genetic map of Kosova.

Hydro-geological Map of Kosova.

Map of Mineral – And Thermal water of Kosova.

Morpho-Orographical Structure of Kosova.

Soil Map of Kosova.

Satellite Imagery Map of Kosova.

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Kosova Quarry Plan A series of 1:50,000 scale maps that show: 

Base Map of the captured Construction Raw Materials.

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Map of Non-Blocked Construction Raw Materials.

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Map of Deposit Mineability.

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Map of Deposit Licence Status.

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Map of Deposit Protection Value.

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Airborne Geophysical Survey Survey across Kosova to measure:   

Magnetics (Earth’s magnetic field) Four-frequency Electro-Magnetics Radiometrics (Potassium, Thorium, Uranium)

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Magnetic Survey

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The Mining Cadastre of Kosova 

Numerous modules to cover the geology and minerals of Kosova along with Exploration and Mining Licences, maps, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and other information are in digital format.

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ICMM’s website www.Kosova-mining.org Access to the website gives access to the GeoDatabase Kosova (GIS).

Mining companies can perform their research into Kosova’s minerals potential remotely and for free

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Conclusions 

Kosova is rich in mineral resources, particularly lead, zinc, lignite, ferronickel, bauxites, etc.

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Existing mining industry represents great potential for private investment. Mining industry is one of our traditions

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Kosova is open to further explore its mineral resources

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Kosova’s mining and minerals sector is very attractive for private investors

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THANK YOU! Prishtine, 20 January 2010

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