{"id":1972,"date":"2026-08-30T15:04:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T15:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loucif.law\/?p=1972"},"modified":"2026-08-30T15:05:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T15:05:23","slug":"algerias-new-mining-law-between-liberalisation-and-sovereignty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loucif.law\/en\/algerias-new-mining-law-between-liberalisation-and-sovereignty\/","title":{"rendered":"Algeria\u2019s New Mining Law: between Liberalisation and Sovereignty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Law No. 25-12 of 3 August 2025 marks a major development in Algeria\u2019s mining legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our article published by Legalcommunity MENA, we examine how the new framework seeks to strike a balance between enhancing the sector\u2019s attractiveness, developing strategic partnerships and preserving State sovereignty over natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full article is available : <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legalcommunitymena.com\/algerias-new-mining-law-between-liberalisation-and-sovereignty\/\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Law No. 25-12 of 3 August 2025 marks a major development in Algeria\u2019s mining legal framework. 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