Zambia - Apply for Mineral Exploration License or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Mineral Exploration License or Permit, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development (MMMD) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. The application will be evaluated by the MMMD, which may involve site inspections and consultations with other government agencies and stakeholders.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If the application is approved, the applicant will be issued a mineral exploration license or permit. The license or permit may have specific conditions that the applicant must comply with.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Proof of financial and technical capabilities
• Exploration proposal
• Environmental and social impact assessment
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development (MMMD)
Director Mines Development Department
Government Complex Building, 14th Floor
P.O Box 31969
LUSAKA
Phone +260 211 237306
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any company or an individual who intends to Apply for Mineral Exploration License or Permit is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Fax
• Financial details
• Business registration number
• Other details
• Declaration
• Signature
• Date

Need for the Document

• A mineral exploration license or permit in Zambia is a legal authorization that allows an individual or company to conduct mineral exploration activities within a specified area of land.
• Mineral exploration activities include prospecting, drilling, sampling, and other methods of searching for and identifying mineral deposits.

Information which might help

• The purpose of a mineral exploration license or permit is to provide the legal framework and regulatory oversight for responsible mineral exploration activities in Zambia.
• The license or permit holder is responsible for complying with all relevant laws and regulations, including environmental and social impact assessments, and for ensuring that their exploration activities do not cause harm to people, the environment, or other natural resources.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

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Others

• Once a mineral deposit is identified through exploration, the license or permit holder may apply for a mining license or permit to extract and process the minerals.