Egypt - Transfer of a Mining Lease

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Transfer of a Mining Lease in person, the applicant has to approach the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority Contact link
2. The first step in Transfer of a mining lease is to obtain the Application Form from the Ministry of Petroleum or the General Authority for Mining, which is the government body responsible for regulating the mining sector in the country.
3. The applicant must provide detailed information about the mining operation, such as its location, the type of mineral being mined, estimated production.
4. The applicant must also provide evidence of the financial and technical capabilities of the proposed mining operation to be considered and they can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
5. Once the applicant has completed the Renewal Application Form, they must submit it to the Ministry of Petroleum or the General Authority for Mining, which will include information related to the lease, the leaseholder, and the lease area.
6. Once the Renewal Application Form has been submitted, the leaseholder will need to pay a renewal fee, which is typically determined by the size and type of the mining lease. A fee for this procedure is has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
7. Once the Renewal Application Form has been submitted and the fee has been paid, the leaseholder will need to wait for the renewal to be approved by the Ministry of Petroleum or the General Authority for Mining.
8. The Ministry will review the application and decide whether to grant a renewal or extension, depending on the particulars of the case.
9. Upon approval of the renewal, the leaseholder will be granted a Transfer mining lease from the authority.
10. If a mining lease is up for renewal or extension in Egypt, it is recommended that the applicant consult with a lawyer or mining lawyer who is knowledgeable about mining law to ensure that the new lease is issued with a new expiration date and any new terms and conditions are understood before submitting the application.
11.  Generally, it takes between one and three months to complete the renewal process.

Apply Online:

1. The online application for the Transfer of a Mining lease in the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA) can be accessed through the EMRA website link. The website provides a link to the online application form.
2. The Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority has made the online application for Transfer of a Mining Lease a straightforward process.
3. The first step of this online process is for the applicant to fill out the application form completely, including providing their contact details, the type of mining lease being applied for, the area of land being applied for, the number of years required, and any additional information.
4.  After this, the applicant must attach a detailed report of the mining activity and the production capacity of the lease and other documents can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
5. Once the form is completed, the applicant can submit it to the website along with the necessary fees and supporting documents.
6. Once the application has been submitted, the applicant will receive an acknowledgment letter from the authority via mail.
7. The EMRA will review the application and if approved, will issue the applicant with a Transfer of a Mining Lease. This document will be valid for the number of years requested in the application.
8.  After the Transfer of a Mining Lease has been issued, the applicant will be required to comply with all the relevant laws and regulations regarding mineral extraction and processing.
9. The renewal process may take up to three months, depending on the complexity of the application.

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Required Documents

• A completed transfer application form
• A copy of the current mining lease or exploration licence
• Government approval for the transfer
• A copy of the proposed transfer agreement
• A copy of the proposed new mining lease
• Evidence of payment of relevant fees
• Evidence of relevant mining tax
• A copy of the operator’s licence
• A copy of the mineral rights holder’s licence
• Evidence of compliance with environmental regulations
• A map of the area affected by the transfer
• Evidence of approval of the mine safety plan
• Evidence of approval of the mine security plan
• Evidence of approval of the mine closure plan
• Evidence of approval of the mine rehabilitation plan

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of petroleum and mineral resources
1 A Ahmed El Zomor St.,
8th District, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
Telephone: +202-26706401 2/3/4 
Email: [email protected]
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Ministry of Manpower and Immigration
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Address: 3 Youssef Abbas,
Ash Sharekat, Nasr City,
Cairo Governorate 4451040
Egypt
38G7+JW Nasr City,
Egypt
Phone number: 22609366 - 22609368 – 22618019 / +20222609361
Fax: 22618019
E-mail: [email protected]
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Ministry of Interior affairs
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Department of The Civil Status Department (CSD, maslahat al-ahwal al-madaniyya)
Address: El Sheikh Rihan St. Cairo, Postal Code 11641
Phone number: 27948300 - 27959111 – 27952300
Fax: 27960682
E-mail: [email protected]
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Eligibility

• In Egypt, any individual or company that holds a valid mining license is eligible to apply for the transfer of a mining lease.
• The applicant must also provide evidence of financial and technical capabilities, as well as a detailed plan outlining how the mining lease will be operated.
• Additionally, the applicant must have the consent of the relevant local authorities and other stakeholders in the area.

Fees

• A fee for this procedure is has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

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Processing Time

• Generally, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months for the application to be processed.

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Instructions

• Applicant will need to contact the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to apply for a transfer of a mining lease in Egypt.
• Applicant will need to complete an application form to apply for a transfer of a mining lease in Egypt. The application form can be obtained from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
• Once the applicant has completed the application form, you will need to submit it to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The ministry will then review the application and  approve the transfer of the mining lease.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Profession
• Address
• Contact details
• Name of company
• Address of the company
• Employee details
• Director name of the company
• Shareholding details
• Company registration number
• Number of employers
• Date of incorporation
• Signature of the applicant
• Declaration

Need for the Document

• Transfer of a Mining Lease in Egypt is required to legally and officially transfer ownership of a mining lease from one party to another.
• This process is necessary to ensure that all legal requirements and paperwork is properly filed, and that the new owner of the mining lease is recognized and granted the necessary permits and licenses to operate the mine in accordance with Egyptian law.
• This process also helps to ensure that all taxes, duties, and other applicable fees are collected and paid in full.

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