Mining Royalties

Mining Royalties
Author: James Otto
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
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This book discusses the history of royalties and the types currently in use, covering issues such as tax administration, revenue distribution and reporting. It identifies the strengths and weaknesses of various royalty approaches and their impact on production decisions and mine economics. A section on governance looks at the management of mining revenue by governments and the need for transparency. There is an attached CD with examples of royalty legislation from over 40 countries.