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WT/TPR/S/362 |
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2017 |
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The Development Plan DENARP II (2011-2015) envisaged for 2012 the revision of the Mining and Petroleum Codes to bring them into line with community and international standards. In particular the revision was supposed to oblige operators to undertake environmental impact studies and improve the investment framework. To this end the Decree-Law of 1986 and the Law of 2000 governing the activities of the extractive industry were replaced in 2014 by a Mining and Minerals Code (Law No. 3/2014 of 29 April 2014), for which the implementing regulations have not yet been adopted. DENARP II also provided for Guinea-Bissau's joining the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative; this process is under way, but Guinea-Bissau is still not a member.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
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2017 |
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According to the World Bank, the exploitation of phosphates at Farim (deposits discovered in 1978) and bauxite at Boé could contribute more than 15% of GDP. The reserves of the five bauxite deposits identified at Boé are estimated at 110 million tonnes, with an alumina (AlO3) and silica (SiO2) content evaluated at 44% and 3.7%, respectively. Since 2007, Bauxite Angola has had an exploitation licence for these deposits; the Governments of Angola and Guinea-Bissau hold 20% and 10%, respectively, of the company's capital. After having updated the environmental and social impact study paving the way for exploitation operations, in 2016 Bauxite Angola was at the technical, economic and financial viability study phase. Bauxite Angola has announced investment of up to US$500 million, also covering rehabilitation of the necessary road network for exports and the first stages of construction of the deep-water port of Buba.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§59 |
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2017 |
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Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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A deposit of heavy mineral sands (ilmenite, rutile and zirconium) has been found in the coastal area at Nhiquim/Varela. Potential industrial reserves are estimated at 780,000 tonnes of concentrated heavy sands. The company PORTO SARL obtained an exploitation and environmental compliance licence in 2012, but exploitation has been suspended by the authorities on the grounds of certain irregularities.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§60 |
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2017 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
Mining |
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The Government's objective is the sustainable development of the mining potential and the products of small mines and quarries (for public works and construction) through the development of a phosphate and bauxite mine by 2025; the creation of a supportive framework for small-scale mining and quarrying; and the creation of 10,000 jobs in extraction – all within a framework of compliance with environmental standards. The aim is thus to triple the sector's value added (from CFAF 12 billion in 2013 to CFAF 36 billion in 2025).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§61 |
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2017 |
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Mining |
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The 2014 Code provides inter alia for: (...) the carrying out of an environmental impact study for every type of exploitation, and, for large-scale projects, the holding of public consultations; (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-I§12 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The third generation of the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper 2012 2017 (GPRSP III), adopted in late 2011, provided the basis for all Mali's development policies and strategies. During its implementation, the GPRSP was complemented by the Priority Actions Plan (PAP) for 2012 2017, and by the Urgent Priority Actions Plan (PAPU) and the Sustainable Recovery Plan (PRED) for 2013 2014. In 2016, the Government reformulated and extended the GPRSP III in a new document, the Strategic Framework for Economic Recovery and Sustainable Development (CREDD), which will serve as a reference framework for economic and financial policies in 2016 2018. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-II§21 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
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Applications for approval under the Code must be filed with the API Mali (Mali Investment Promotion Agency) single window for business start ups. The monitoring of projects approved under the Investment Code, the control of tax and customs concessions accorded and of investor commitments are entrusted to a Commission (...) The Commission also comprises: (...) the National Directorate of Sanitation and Pollution and Hazard Control. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-Table-III.1 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
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Table 3.1 Special tax on certain products (ISCP)
Product Rate (%)
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Biodegradable plastic bags 10
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-Table-III.2 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
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Table 3.2 Products subject to the absolute or restrictive prohibition regime, 2017
Product Document
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Hazardous chemical substances n/a
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Ozone depleting substances List drawn up by the Ministry of the Environment
Dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane (DDT) Authorization from the Ministry of the Environment
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WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-III§36 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
Measures |
Other environmental requirements |
Other |
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The restrictive prohibition regime applies to: (a) exports of meat and live animals (requiring a health certificate or animal health certificate issued by the Ministry responsible for livestock); (b) game (CITES compliant permit or certificate issued by the competent technical services); (c) plants (phytosanitary certificate issued by the competent technical services); and (d) works of art (authorization from the Ministry responsible for the arts and culture).
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