Brazil — Historical Events Description

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Brazil
Event
Special Mining Regime Law Enacted (Law No. 6,567)
Category
Economic
Date
1978-09-24
Country
Brazil
Description

This establishes a special legal regime for the exploitation and use of certain mineral substances defined by the law. The statute set rules for how these substances could be utilized under a simplified regulatory approach compared with standard mining concession frameworks. It also outlined administrative procedures and responsibilities for authorizations and oversight. The law became important for regulating high-volume, economically significant mineral activities linked to construction and industrial supply chains.