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Uganda - Apply for Mining Retention License

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. One should visit the Department of Mines offices Energy Atomic Council for consultation and file the application with the Commissioner in the form prescribed.
  2. Application form, (Form III) can be obtained from the above offices, accurately fill in the form and attach all the requirements and submit them for processing and verification
  3. If application is submitted by a consultant, submit a letter from an applicant appointing the consultant to submit applications on his/her behalf with the applicant’s postal address, telephone and fax numbers.
  4. The Commissioner grants the Retention License according to Section 36(1). Under the Mining Regulations, 2004, Regulation 19(4), the grant of a retention license shall be in the Form XX as indicated in the Regulations.
  5. If the authorized officer is satisfied that you have complied with the all conditions as set for the application of the license, he or she will issue you with the license upon payment of the fees.
  6. Section 37 establishes the duration of a Retention License shall not exceeding 3 years. While the renewals are to be of duration not exceeding 2 years for a single period


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Accurately filled application form
  • A certified copy of company registration certificate or certificate of incorporation
  • Letter of appointment from the applicant (consultant)
  • Prospecting report approved by Department of Geological Surveys or a copy of prospecting waiver.
  • Surveyed coordinates with sketch plan and total area applying for.
  • Archaeological clearance certificate from Department of National Museum,Monuments and Art Gallery.
  • Clearance from Department of Wildlife and National Parks, if the area is within the game reserve or national park
  • Detailed Feasibility report containing
  • Details of mineral deposit, including all mineral resources and reserves(measured, indicated, inferred,probable and proven) and mining conditions.
  • Technical report on mining and treatment possibilities and the applicant’s intention in relation thereto
  • Proposed programme of mining operations,which should include estimated date by which applicant intends to work for profit,initial position(s) of quarry(ies)with coordinates on the surface rights,estimated recovery rates,nature of product and envisaged marketing arrangements for sale of mineral product(s)
  • Environmental Impact Assessment study and Environmental Management Programme
  • Forecast of capital investment, cash flow and details of anticipated financial plan
  • Outline of proposed employment level and training program.
  • Outline of proposed sources of goods and services
  • Details of expected infrastructure,e.g.access road,electricity and water supply

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Atomic Energy Council - Head Office,
Physical Akderss:Plot 40 Bukoto Street,
Kisementi, Kampala
Postal address:P O BOX 7044,
Kampala
Toll Free Number: +256417101700, 800100488
Email:[email protected]
Email:[email protected]
Website: Link

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development - Head Office,
Physical address: Amber House, Plot 29/33, Kampala Road
Kampala, Uganda
Phone: 041 4344414
Email: [email protected]
Website:Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Mining companies.

FeesEdit

  • 5000 Ugsh per square kilometer or part thereof for the first year, increasing annually by 5000Ugshs per square kilometer for second and subsequent years.

ValidityEdit

  • Valid for three years.

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • Maximum Processing time is 5 days

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InstructionsEdit

  • All applicants who wish to engage in Mining retention business must register with Atomic Energy Council,and be familiar with the rules relating to mining retention in Uganda.

Required InformationEdit

  • Applicant particulars
  • Consultant particulars
  • Mining company particulars
  • Mining site detail (size, location)
  • The intended mineral to be mined


Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Retention license is a document that is issued on confirmation that the mineral deposit cannot be mined on a profitable basis at the time of application.
  • This document is issued when the applicant is interested in exploiting the mineral discovered during the prospecting license period but in the present situation cannot be mined economically


Information which might helpEdit

  • Section 39(1) of the Act confers on the Retention License holder the exclusive right to apply for a Mining Lease in the area relating to the license.
  • Section 40 confers on the Commissioner the right to require a Retention License holder to apply for a Mining Lease by giving him or her notice,and as such also revoke the Retention License thereafter.

Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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