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ONE OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY THOSE STARTING MINING OPERATIONS IS: “CAN I BEGIN EXPLORATION, PROSPECTING, AND/OR EXPLOITATION WORK, AS APPLICABLE?” To begin work, the respective authorizations from the corresponding State Administrative Institutions must be obtained: 1. - Notify SERNAGEOMIN (National Geology and Mining Service) in writing at least 15 days in advance of the start or resumption of work. 2. Submit the mining method or any major modifications for

The “mining concession” is the central core of mining activity in Chile. It has been regulated in the Political Constitution of the State of 2005, in the Mining Code and in Law 18.097 of 1982, “Organic Constitutional Law on Mining Concessions”. THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF MINING CONCESSIONS: 1. MINING EXPLORATION CONCESSION: Allows the exploration and prospecting of minerals, but not the exploitation except for the commercialization of minerals extracted for the purpose of explora

Establishing and/or acquiring mining concessions seems like a straightforward process, but the "paper" does not always reflect the legal reality. For an investor, a mistake in the preliminary review can mean the loss of their investment. If you are evaluating one or more mining properties, these are the minimum initial matters you should audit Constitution Status: If the mining concession is in process, its situation must be reviewed since each stage has strict deadlines; if