Ethiopia - Apply for a Mining Lease

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for getting a mining lease in Ethiopia is available in the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum contact link
2. Applicant has to fill in all information in the application form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all necessary documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page (Both Photocopies and Originals).
4. Applicant must attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form while submitting the application form.
5. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
6. If all above-mentioned procedures are followed properly, applicant can get their Mining Lease within 1 month.
   

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Required Documents

• SSI/IEM/LOI/EOU Registration
• Site Map
• VAT Certificate
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Work Permits (in case of Non-Ethiopians)
• Certificate of Compliance
• Lease Agreement
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa
Address: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact No: +251116463166
Location link
Contact link

Eligibility

Any individual or business organizations that have a mining business or are going to start a mining business are eligible.

Fees

Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

Valid for 1 year.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Processing time for this procedure is 1 month.

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Instructions

• Applicant must provide genuine information and documents while submitting the application form.
• Applicant must complete application form before submitting; incomplete applications will be rejected by authorities.
  

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant / Organization
• Business Address
• Names of Partners or shareholders in a business
• Bank statements
• Business account name in the bank
• Environmental impact assessment
  

Need for the Document

It is necessary for carrying out any mining related activities within Ethiopia legally.

Information which might help

Ministry of Mines and Petroleum in Ethiopia is responsible for providing mining lease in Ethiopia.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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