Mineral policies of developed consuming countries

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Mater. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5283856

Nahai, L

This article discusses policies pursued by developed countries which are large consumers of minerals. The remarks are principally confined to France, the Federal Republic of Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom. With a few differences, each country depends upon imports for 50 to 100% of its non-fuel metallic mineral resources. The countries have adopted policies to foster mineral exploration and development. Governmental assistance takes the form of grants, subsidies, loans, guarantees, and tax incentives. In each country, but with varying degrees, the government encourages and assists its companies to go abroad to explore, find, and develop mineral deposits. The concepts of separation between government and industry and restraints on mergers and inter-industry cooperation and consultation do not play the same role as in the United States. On the other hand, as the author points out, these countries are very poor in minerals and are, in some cases, traditionally more accustomed to government intervention. (SAC)

• Research Organization: Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5283856
• Journal Information: Mater. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Mater. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 4:1; ISSN MSOCD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290400* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
ASIA
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
ECONOMIC POLICY
EUROPE
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
FRANCE
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
IMPORTS
JAPAN
MINERAL RESOURCES
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
RESOURCES
UNITED KINGDOM
WESTERN EUROPE