VOL. XLIV

No 36

3-September-2001

ALGERIA

Enactment Of Mining Law OpensWay For Tenders

Algerias Mining Law came intoeffect in mid-August after receiving the approval of both houses of parliament,opening the way for the Ministry of Mines and Energy to issue tenders formining concessions in the coming weeks. The new law will allow mining companiesto transfer capital and profits freely and will be overseen by two new governmentagencies, one responsible for issuing permits and the other for sectoral...