Nigeria - Get Reconnaissance Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Reconnaissance License or Permit from Mines Department in person, the applicant has to visit the office of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office.
2. The address and contact details can be found in the following contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form for Reconnaissance License or Permit from the relevant department. Or click here to download application form
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the application form with all the required details and information. Attest it with your signature.
6. Then, attach all the required documents with the application form and submit it to the relevant authority at the Mining Cadastre Office.
7. Pay the required amount of money as processing fees by following the prescribed procedure.
8. Your application will be assigned a unique code for identification and the submission will be entered in the priority register.
9. An acknowledgement receipt will also be issued to the applicant. After this, the office will notify the owners of the concerned land to submit a final consent within 7 days from the date of submission of application.
10. Meanwhile, the applicant will be notified regarding the discrepancies in the submitted application and instructed to correct them accordingly.
11. This should be done within five days; otherwise the office would cancel the application without refund.
12. Once all the corrections are done, the office will verify them once and enter all the information into the system, then recommend it for approval.
13. When the license is ready to be collected, the applicant will be notified to first pay the annual service fee.
14. The fees should be paid within fourteen days; otherwise the grant of license will be automatically withdrawn.
15. On receipt of the annual fees, the applicant will be notified through phone or email to collect the license.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Certificate of Incorporation copy
• Copies of forms CAC2 and CAC7
• Certificate of Registration (in case of Cooperative Society)
• Copy of National I. D card/Drivers Licence (in case of individuals)
• No-conviction of criminal offences attestation
• Required processing fees and proof of payment
• Proof of Technical Competence
  • Curriculum /vitae and credentials of a Geoscientist
  • Employment letter
  • Acceptance letter
  • Pay slip for past three months or Sworn Affidavit
  • Download for reference: requirements

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Mines and Steel Development - Head Office,
No. 2, Luanda Crescent,
off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent,
Wuse II, Abuja, F.C.T., Nigeria.
Tel: +234 908 740 4761, +234 908 740 4762, +234 908 740 4763
E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected]
Website :Link

Eligibility

Any organization in Nigeria, that intends to involve in Reconnaissance of minerlas on a non-exclusive basis, can apply.

Fees

Please approach the office for fees details.

Validity

The permit is valid for a period of one year.

Documents to Use

Application form

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections.
• Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely.
• The applicant should submit three copies of the completed application form and other required documents.

Required Information

• Location of the requested license
• Full name and address of the applicant
• State and Local Government Area
• Registration number
• Full name and address of the representative
• Minerals to be explored
• Payment receipt number

Need for the Document

Reconnaissance License or Permit is essential for the purpose of Reconnaissance of the minerals in the Nigerian lands, which includes preliminary surveying or research of minerals on a non-exclusive basis.

Information which might help

• The holder should not engage in drilling, excavation or other sub-surface techniques and must conduct activities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and compensate for any damage to crops and property in the course of prospecting.
• The permit is issued for one year and it is not transferable, but renewable annually.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

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