THE LAW OF COLLECTIBLE MINERALS: Provenance, traceability and risk

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The market for collectible and investment minerals now operates within a complex legal landscape in which civil law, international law, customs regulations, and cultural heritage protection increasingly intersect.

This volume provides a systematic and in-depth analysis of the legal framework governing the circulation, possession, and commercialisation of minerals, addressing issues that are often overlooked yet of growing practical relevance: from the legal classification of minerals (as personal property, cultural property, or natural resources) to due diligence obligations; from provenance and traceability to the verification of lawful origin; and from customs seizures to defensive legal strategies.

Through a clear and structured approach, the work examines:

the main international conventions and regulatory frameworks;

the liabilities and responsibilities of importers, exporters, intermediaries, and auction houses;

dispute resolution and liability issues across different jurisdictions;

the legal management of private collections, including succession, inventories, and valuations;

practical applications for professionals, museums, and market operators;

future perspectives, including emerging technologies, sustainability, and artificial intelligence.

Conceived as an operational and reference tool, the book is intended for informed collectors, dealers, legal advisers, cultural heritage specialists, and all professionals active in the mineral market, offering concrete criteria to mitigate legal risks and operate in a compliant and responsible manner.

An essential text for understanding and addressing, with legal rigour, a sector in constant evolution.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GGJCDHL1
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 13 January 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8242440708
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 213 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 0.61 x 22.86 cm