The Department of Mineral Resources will shortly be accepting applications for licences to prospect or explore for onshore minerals (excluding "common minerals") in the Falkland Islands, as notified in Gazette No 11 dated 31 July 2022 and in accordance with the Regulations published in the Falkland Islands Gazette Supplement No 13 dated 31 July 2022.
THIS CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED.
THIS CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED.
New geological papers are available.
THIS CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED
An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been submitted to the Falkland Islands Government by Premier Oil Exploration and Production Limited in accordance with section 65A of the Offshore Minerals Ordinance 1994.
THIS CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED
Falkland Islands Government has issued a public consultation document covering the taxation regime for oil companies operating in the Falkland Islands and their associated supply chain partners.
THIS CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED
An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been submitted to the Falkland Islands Government by Premier Oil Exploration and Production Limited.
The Falkland Islands Government has recently developed export guidelines for geological items to try and answer frequently asked questions
The Department of Mineral Resources carried out a public consultation in 2017 on a range of proposed legislative measures applying to the offshore oil and gas industry.
Falkland Islands Government has released a new guidance note covering changes to licensing policy for offshore Production Licences.