Zambia - Transfer Small Scale Mining License or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To transfer a Small Scale Mining License or Permit 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. The applicant shall obtain the application form for the permit from 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. Pay the fee as suggested by the authorities.
7. An Inspector of Explosives will inspect, examine or can conduct an inquiry or test and will make an inspection report of the premises.
8. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the applicant will be allowed for approval.
9. Collect the approval documents from the respective office in a stipulated period of time.
   

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Required Documents

• Duly completed application form.
• National Registration Card.
• Inspection report.
• 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, Zambia
Email: [email protected]
Contact Details link.

Eligibility

• Applicants should not be:
• Under the age of eighteen years.
• An undischarged bankrupt, having been adjudged or otherwise declared bankrupt under any written law, or enters into any agreement or scheme of composition with his creditors, or takes advantage of any legal process for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors.
  

Fees

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Validity

The validity of the license will be for the time period mentioned on the license.

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Processing Time

The processing time depends on the verification of documents submitted.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• The name of the person to whom such permit is issued.
• Name of the original holder.
• National Registration No.
• Signature of the applicant.
• Address of the premises.
  

Need for the Document

The license transfers small scale mining rights from one person to another person.

Information which might help

Mines & Minerals act of Zambia: act.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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