Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
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The Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area is a legal framework that sets out the fundamental rules and requirements for activities related to seabed mineral resources beyond national jurisdiction under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area Context triple: [1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, contains, Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area]
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Egyptian mining law
Egyptian mining law is the legal framework that governs the exploration, extraction, and management of mineral resources in Egypt.
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Indian Mineral Leasing Act
The Indian Mineral Leasing Act is a U.S. federal law that governs the leasing and development of mineral resources on Native American tribal lands, outlining terms for royalties, management, and oversight.
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Division of Mineral Resources
The Division of Mineral Resources is a unit of New York State government responsible for regulating the exploration, development, and conservation of oil, gas, and other mineral resources within the state.
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Mineral Leasing Act
The Mineral Leasing Act is a U.S. federal law that governs the leasing and development of publicly owned mineral resources such as oil, gas, coal, and other fuels on federal lands.
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Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is a Nigerian government ministry responsible for formulating and implementing policies for the exploration, regulation, and sustainable development of the country’s solid mineral resources.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area Target entity description: The Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area is a legal framework that sets out the fundamental rules and requirements for activities related to seabed mineral resources beyond national jurisdiction under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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A.
Egyptian mining law
Egyptian mining law is the legal framework that governs the exploration, extraction, and management of mineral resources in Egypt.
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B.
Indian Mineral Leasing Act
The Indian Mineral Leasing Act is a U.S. federal law that governs the leasing and development of mineral resources on Native American tribal lands, outlining terms for royalties, management, and oversight.
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C.
Division of Mineral Resources
The Division of Mineral Resources is a unit of New York State government responsible for regulating the exploration, development, and conservation of oil, gas, and other mineral resources within the state.
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Mineral Leasing Act
The Mineral Leasing Act is a U.S. federal law that governs the leasing and development of publicly owned mineral resources such as oil, gas, coal, and other fuels on federal lands.
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E.
Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is a Nigerian government ministry responsible for formulating and implementing policies for the exploration, regulation, and sustainable development of the country’s solid mineral resources.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
annex to an international treaty
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legal instrument ⓘ |
| adoptedUnder | United Nations auspices ⓘ |
| aimsToEnsure |
equitable access to mineral resources in the Area
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orderly development of resources in the Area ⓘ protection of the marine environment in the context of activities in the Area ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
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exploration of mineral resources in the Area ⓘ prospecting of mineral resources in the Area ⓘ seabed mineral resources beyond national jurisdiction ⓘ |
| basedOnPrinciple | common heritage of mankind ⓘ |
| concerns |
deep seabed mining
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seabed mineral resources ⓘ |
| defines |
basic conditions for contracts for activities in the Area
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obligations of contractors in the Area ⓘ obligations of sponsoring States in relation to activities in the Area ⓘ requirements for entities undertaking activities in the Area ⓘ |
| geographicalScope | the Area beyond national jurisdiction ⓘ |
| implementedBy | International Seabed Authority ⓘ |
| language | authentic texts in the official languages of the United Nations ⓘ |
| legalDomain |
international environmental law
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law of the sea ⓘ |
| legalStatus | binding on States Parties to UNCLOS ⓘ |
| linkedTo | Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ⓘ |
| partOf | United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ⓘ |
| purpose |
to ensure orderly and safe development of mineral resources in the Area
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to establish a legal framework for seabed mineral activities beyond national jurisdiction ⓘ to protect the interests of mankind as a whole in relation to the Area ⓘ to regulate access to mineral resources in the Area ⓘ |
| regulates | activities in the Area under UNCLOS ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
international seabed regime
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regime for the Area under UNCLOS ⓘ |
| requires |
authorization for exploitation in the Area
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authorization for exploration in the Area ⓘ authorization for prospecting in the Area ⓘ compliance with UNCLOS rules for activities in the Area ⓘ |
| setsOut |
basic conditions for access to mineral resources in the Area
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fundamental rules for exploitation in the Area ⓘ fundamental rules for exploration in the Area ⓘ fundamental rules for prospecting in the Area ⓘ |
| shortName | Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area under UNCLOS ⓘ |
| subjectOf | implementation by the International Seabed Authority ⓘ |
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Subject: Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area Description of subject: The Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area is a legal framework that sets out the fundamental rules and requirements for activities related to seabed mineral resources beyond national jurisdiction under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
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contains
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Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
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Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
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shortName
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Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area under UNCLOS
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linked to: Annex on basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the Area