Botswana - Apply for Mineral Samples Export Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The application for Mineral Samples Export Permit or License shall be made to the Department of Mines office, which is under the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy Security office. Ministry contact details
2. Applicants will be required to collect and complete the Minerals Permit Application Form VII. Copies of these forms are available for free at any of the Department of Mines offices or directly download it using this Minerals Permit Application Form VII Link
3. The application form duly completed in all respect, the application letter, and the relevant supporting documentation should be submitted to the nearest Department of Mines office.
4. If the application is submitted on your behalf by a consultant, the applicant should include a letter naming the consultant as their representative. The applicant should include their postal address, telephone, and fax numbers.
5. Upon receipt of the application file, the receiving officer will verify if all the necessary information and documentation has been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria before registering the file.
6. Applicants will be issued with an acknowledgment letter as proof of submission of the application.
7. The application file is then forwarded to the Director of Mines, where it is reviewed and consideration made, which is within 7 working days.
8. If approved; the mineral sample export permit will be drawn up as directed by the Director of Mines, signed and stamped, and made available to be issued to the applicant at the dispatch office at the specific department of mines office, where the application was lodged.
9. The applicant will be required to produce a proof of identity document and acknowledgment letter and pay the permit fee while collecting the Permit.
   

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Required Documents

• Application letter addressed to the Director of Mines and clearly outlining the following;
  • Nature of mineral samples.
  • Quantities of samples.
  • Origin.
  • Destination.
  • Types of analysis or tests to be carried out in a foreign country.
• Confirmation letter from a Research Institution.
• Confirmation of origin of samples in cases of research.
• A certified copy of the company registration certificate or Certificate of Incorporation.
• Any of the following valid license;
  • Prospecting License.
  • Mining License.
  • Retention License.
  • Minerals Permit.
• Applicable valid identification document
• Authorization letter (if applicable)
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy Security
Private Bag 0018
Gaborone
Botswana
Address: Fairground Office Park, Plot 50676, Block C
Gaborone
Tel: (+267) 365 6600
Fax: (+267) 3167695
Toll-free number: 0800600235
Ministry contact details

GABORONE REGIONAL OFFICE
Director
Department of Mines
Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy Security
Government Enclave, Block 6, Khama Crescent
(Ministry of Basic Education building floor 4)
P/Bag 0049
Gaborone
Botswana
Khama Crescent
Tel. (+267) 365 7000
Fax. (+267) 395 2141
Email: [email protected]

FRANCISTOWN REGIONAL OFFICE
Director
Department of Mines
Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy Security
P/Bag F0081
Francistown
Botswana
Plot 1280, Government Camp
Tel. (+267) 245 0200
Fax. (+267) 240 6004
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Eligibility

The following are eligible to apply;

• Research institutions
• Holder of one or more of the following licenses:
  • Prospecting License.
  • Mining License.
  • Retention License.
  • Minerals Permit.
    

Fees

No fee associate with the service.

Validity

The validity is mentioned on the permit.

Documents to Use

Minerals Permit Application Form VII

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Processing Time

The time frame for processing the application is Seven (7) working days.

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Required Information

• Name of applicant
• Address in Botswana
• Full Name(s) of partners/directors/members of association
• Name(s) of Shareholder
• Nationalities
• Description of area applied for (attach plan and coordinates)
• Particulars of the minerals for which permit is sought
• Period for which permit is sought
• Attach proposed program of working
• Disclose any other information/material relevant to this application
• Declaration by the applicant
  

Need for the Document

This permit allows businesses/individuals/institutions to export mineral samples to other countries for testing purposes when it’s not feasible or possible to do the testing in Botswana.

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External Links

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