ACT no. 44/1988 Coll.dated 19th April, 1988on protection and utilisation of mineral resources(Mining Act) Amendment: 498/1991 Coll.Federal Assembly of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic has passed the following act: PART ONEBASIC PROVISIONS Article 1Introductory provisions The purpose of this act is to establish principles of protection and rational utilisation of mineral resources, mainly in prospecting, exploration, development, preparation and mining of deposits of minerals, dressing and benefit of minerals carried out in relation to their mining, as well as safety operation and protection of the environment during these activities. Article 2MineralsSolid, liquid and gaseous portions of the earth's crust are considered to be minerals according to this act. (2) The following is not considered to be a mineral according to this act: Waters with exception of mineralised waters, from which reserved minerals can be obtained in the industrial manner, natural medical waters and natura...