The president made the statement in the swearing-in ceremony of the new environment minister, Attila Korodi.
Basescu said the state could partner with foreign investors and capitalize on resources like gold, copper and shale gas. He asked Korodi and the Government to run a quick evaluation and make a decision regarding the investments at Rosia Montana, Rosia Poieni and shale gas. A decision either to approve or reject each project would be preferable to further delays, he warned.
The president also asked the Government to urgently revise the entire system of mining royalties.