Zambia - Apply for Blasting Licence or Permit Non-Zambians

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a Blasting Licence or Permit for Non-Zambians in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Ministry of Mines and Minerals office. Please tap on the following link to view contact details link.
2. Make sure to have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development office.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with “Required Documents” to the office.
6. An Inspector of Explosives will inspect, examine or can conduct an inquiry or test at any hour of the day or night in the whole or any part of an explosives factory, explosives magazine and any place on the surface where explosives are manufactured, transported, handled or stored, for the purpose of determining whether the provisions of Explosives Act are fulfilled.
7. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page.
8. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the applicant will be issued a provisional certificate.
9. Collect the license from the respective office in a stipulated period of time.

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Required Documents

• Duly completed application form.
• Passport
• Inspection report by Inspector of Explosives.
• Fee receipt.

Office Locations & Contacts

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development
New Government Complex Building, Nasser Road
12th & 14th Floor
P.O Box 31969
Kamwala
LUSAKA
Email: [email protected]
Contact Details link.

Eligibility

• A person having a course of training in Blasting Operations or relevant experience.
• A person having mining experience is also eligible.

Fees

• License Fee: ZK K3,180.

Validity

• The validity is 5 years.

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Processing Time

• The processing time depends on the verification of documents submitted.

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Required Information

• The name of the person to whom such permit is issued.
• National Registration No.
• Signature of the applicant
• List of explosives
• Professional Qualifications
• Statement of Employer

Need for the Document

• The license allows the holder to keep explosive items.

Information which might help

• Explosives act of Zambia act.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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