- Date. 30/08/26
- Author. Rym Loucif
- Category. Articles
Law No. 25-12 of 3 August 2025 marks a major development in Algeria’s mining legal framework.
It allows foreign investors to apply directly for prospecting authorisations and exploration permits, grants exploration permit holders priority where they discover a commercially exploitable deposit, and permits foreign ownership of up to 80% in companies operating mines, subject to a minimum 20% interest held by an Algerian State-owned company.
In our article published by Legalcommunity MENA, we examine how the new framework seeks to strike a balance between enhancing the sector’s attractiveness, developing strategic partnerships and preserving State sovereignty over natural resources.
The full article is available : HERE.