Brazil - Obtain Temporary Suspension of Mining Work

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain Temporary Suspension of Mining Work, the applicant has to approach the Agência Nacional de Mineração (ANM), National Mining Agency 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 the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee to obtain a temporary suspension of mining work in Brazil. However, the applicant will still need to pay the mining license fees even if the work is suspended.
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. The relevant authorities will review the request, and if it meets the necessary criteria and complies with regulations, they may grant a temporary suspension. Approval may come with specific conditions or requirements.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. During the suspension period, the applicant may be required to monitor the site, address any environmental issues, and maintain safety measures as specified in the approval.
12. Plan for the resumption of mining activities when the temporary suspension period ends. This may require submitting another request to the authorities and fulfilling any additional requirements.
13. If the applicant needs to extend the temporary suspension beyond the initially approved period, has to follow a similar process for requesting an extension.
14. This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Formal Request Letter
• Mining License or Concession Documents
• Environmental Permits and Compliance Documents
• Safety and Emergency Plans
• Financial Assurances
• Environmental and Safety Reports
• Community Engagement Records
• Site Closure Plan
• Liability Coverage
• Legal Entity Documentation
• Compliance with Safety and Health Regulations
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

National Mining Agency


Agência Nacional de Mineração (ANM)
Address: SAF Sul, Quadra 01, Conjunto B, Edifício ANM,
CEP: 70070-600, Brasília, DF, Brazil
Phone: +55 61 3312-6700
ANM Brasilia: (61) 3312-6611
Email: [email protected]
Contact link
Regional office link

Eligibility

To be eligible to obtain a temporary suspension of mining work in Brazil, you must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must be the holder of a valid mining license.
• The applicant must have a justifiable reason for requesting the suspension, such as a force majeure event, a lack of financial resources, or a need to comply with environmental regulations.

Fees

• There is no fee to obtain a temporary suspension of mining work in Brazil. However, the applicant will still need to pay the mining license fees even if the work is suspended.

Validity

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 20 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
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

A temporary suspension of mining work in Brazil is a measure that can be taken by the mining company, the National Mining Agency (ANM), or the environmental authority of the state where the mining operation is located to stop mining activities temporarily. This can be done for a variety of reasons, such as:

• A technical problem with the mining operation, such as a breach in the dam.
• A financial problem, such as the mining company not being able to afford to continue the operation.
• An environmental problem, such as the mining operation causing pollution.

Information which might help

The decision of whether or not to grant a temporary suspension of mining work is made by the ANM. The ANM will consider the following factors when making its decision:

• The severity of the problem.
• The likelihood that the problem can be addressed.
• The impact of the suspension on the mining company and the environment.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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Others

• The ANM may also require the mining company to take certain steps before the suspension can be lifted, such as repairing the dam or paying for environmental cleanup.