Zambia - Renew Small Scale Mining Licence or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To renew a small-scale mining license in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Mines and Minerals department 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. An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting the Mines and Minerals department office.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the office.
6. Pay the fee as per the authority’s request.
7. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the applicant will be issued a provisional certificate.
8. Collect the renewed license from the office after around 14-15 days.

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Required Documents

• Duly completed form.
• Small scale mining license.
• A statement of the period for which the licence is sought.
• A statement of the minerals to be mined under the licence.
• The applicant's proposals for employing and training citizens of Zambia.
• The applicant's proposals for the promotion of local business development.
• Tax clearance certificate
• A plan of the proposed mining area.
• Any other information as the Director for Geological Survey.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development - Mining Cadastre Unit (MMMD - CMU)
New Government Complex Building, Nasser Road
12th & 14th Floor
P.O Box 31969
Kamwala
Lusaka, Zambia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +260 211 237306
Contact Details contact link.

Eligibility

• The applicants should be a bona fide national of the country.

Fees

• Pay as the authority’s request.

Validity

• The maximum validity of the license cannot exceed more than 25 years.

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Processing Time

• The processing time will take almost 14-15 days give or take.

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Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Location of mining
• List of minerals to be mined
• Details of enough resource availability

Need for the Document

• The granted license allows the holder to conduct mining in the specified region mentioned for a longer period.

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