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actual production stage, a coherence guarantee has been stipulated in order
to adapt the changing area with environmental requirements. The amount
of the guarantee would be equal to the amount of yearly permit charges.
Article 7
Draft Article 7 states that any license holder whose relevant license
or permit has expired or been cancelled, should also take necessary safety
precautions in their pits and adapt their pits to be in compliance with
environmental requirements.
Conclusion
Our country is rich in natural resources. Our natural resources need
to be protected. However, the impediments against mine detecting and
development activities should be abolished.
Therefore, in order the fill the current legal gap, the Draft should be
discussed and finalized before the Turkish Parliament as soon as possible.