Regulatory Aspects and Responsibilities: TAH and the Exploration Permit
Mineral Research, Mining Regulation
With the expiration of the Annual Fee per Hectare (TAH) on July 31, the deadline applicable to exploration permits issued…
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Annual Fee per Hectare: The July 2026 Deadline
Mineral Research, Mining Regulation
On the last business day of the month, July 31 (Friday), the regulatory deadline closes for the payment of the…
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What Changes in the Mining Industry with the Approval of the PNM 2050?
General Laws and Rules, Mining Regulation
Below, we detail the information and deadlines established by the legislation. The Ministry of Mines and Energy published MME Ordinance…
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ANM Súmula No. 16/2026: End of Automatic Denial for Exploitation
General Laws and Rules, Mining Regulation
The National Mining Agency (ANM) published Súmula No. 16, dated June 30, 2026, unifying the regulatory understanding regarding the application…
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ANM Resolution No. 241/2026: Modernization of CFEM Collection
General Laws and Rules, Mining Regulation
ANM Resolution No. 241, dated June 30, 2026, regulates system access, as well as the issuance and processing of tax…
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Jurisdictional Conflicts in Mining: Mineral Easement vs. Land Use Guidelines
General Laws and Rules, Mining Regulation
The granting of a mining title at the federal level confers the right to the exploitation of the subsoil, but…
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Stalled Deals: Main Impediments to Completing Assignments and Leases
Mining Regulation, Technical Procedures
Mining rights assignments and leases drive the mineral market, but signing the contract is just the initial step. Legal validity…
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Consequences of Failing to Provide Proof of Financial Capacity
Mining Regulation
Proof of availability of funds (or financing commitment) is a structural financial requirement mandated by the National Mining Agency (ANM)…
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Mining Rights in Brazil: How to Navigate the Regulatory Procedures of the ANM
Informative, Mining Regulation
In Brazil, the subsoil belongs to the Federal Union. In practice, this means that to explore and extract any mineral…
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