It would be interesting if we could see the actual decree and not just
vague references to it. Although it is written in Arabic, I'm sure someone
on this List could translate it. Then, we all could become familiar with
the Omani's policy concerning the collection and exportation of meteorites.
Maybe Dr. Al Busaidi can provide us with a copy of Royal Decree No. 27/2003.
Best,
JKG
At 10:18 PM 5/20/2005, Darren Garrison wrote:
1000 kg? Can that number be right?
http://www.timesofoman.com/newsdetails.asp?newsid=15610&pn=local
1,000kg of meteoric rocks collected from Dhofar and Wusta regions
MUSCAT � The geological activities carried out by the Directorate-General
of Minerals at the
Commerce and Industry Ministry to preserve meteorites have resulted in
collecting 1,000kg of
meteoric rocks in Dhofar governorate and the Wusta region.
This was stated by Dr Salim bin Hamad Al Busaidi, director of geological
department at the
directorate.
He told ONA that “this wide collection of meteorites is a scientifically
important sample as it
helps better understand the origins of the universe and the rock
components of celestial bodies
surrounding the earth”.
Dr Salim said the mining law issued by Royal Decree No. 27/2003 had
prohibited the practice of all
rock and mineral mining and exploratory activities and trading in the same
without obtaining
permissions from the Directorate-General of Minerals. � ONA
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