Ethiopia - Apply for Mining License or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Mining License or Permit, the applicant has to approach the FDRE Ministry Of Mines 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 photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. 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.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. The officer will conduct a site inspection to verify the information provided in the application and assess the environmental impact of the mining operation.
11. Once the permit is approved, the applicant will need to collect the license from the office.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Proof of legal status of the company
• Environmental impact assessment report
• Feasibility study report
• Mineral deposit report
• Business plan
• Tax identification number
• Work permit for foreign workers, if applicable
• Application form

Office Locations & Contacts

FDRE Ministry Of Mines
Address: 2RFG+R53, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Phone: +251 11 646 3166
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual who intends to Apply for Residence Permit is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 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
• Nationality
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Parents’ name
• Parents’ details
• Educational Qualifications
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A mining license or permit in Ethiopia is a legal document that allows individuals or companies to engage in mining activities in the country. The mining license or permit is issued by the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum and is required for any person or company that intends to engage in mining activities in Ethiopia.

Information which might help

• The mining license or permit also requires the mining company to comply with various regulations and laws, such as environmental regulations, labor laws, and tax regulations.
• Failure to comply with these regulations may result in penalties, fines, or revocation of the mining license or permit.

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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