Philippines - Apply for Special Mines Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Special Mines Permit or License, the applicant has to approach the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) offices link the applicant has click on the region to find nearby offices.
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 the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. 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.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. The authority will undergo a thorough inspection by a certified inspector to ensure that it meets the required standards.
12. After successful verification the authority will issue the permit
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation/ Partnership/Association and By-Laws; or a Certification from MGB CO/RO concerned that such documents are duly registered in that Office.
• Location Map/Sketch Plan (1:50,000 NAMRIA topographic map) showing coordinates/boundaries (in tabulated form) with major environmental features/other projects (prepared, sealed and signed by a deputized Geodetic Engineer).

Proof of technical competence in the form of:

• Bio-data and track records in mining operations/ environmental management.
• Sworn commitment of the technical person(s) who will undertake the implementation of the Work Programs

Proof of financial capability in the form of:
For Individuals:

• Statement of assets & liabilities duly sworn in accordance with existing laws.
• Latest Income Tax Return.
• Credit lines/bank guarantees/ deposits of at least P2.5M.

For corp./partnership/association/ cooperative:

• Latest audited Financial Statements.
• Annual Report for the preceding year.
• Credit lines/bank guarantees/ deposits.

• Verification of ore reserve.
• One (1) Year Work Program.
• Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program.
• Social Development and Management Program.
• Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).
• Certificate of Satisfactory Environmental Management and Community Relations Record.
• Area Status and Clearance.
• Certification from the Panel of Arbitrators concerned/MAB.
• NCIP Certification Precondition.
• Endorsement of the Sanggunian concerned.
• MGB-registered Secretary’s Certificate attesting to a Board Resolution authorizing the President to sign and execute documents in connection with the MPSA/SMP application.
• Other document(s) that may be required.

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Philippines
Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
MGB Compound, North Avenue,
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Telephone:(02)920-91 20/(02)920-91 36/(02)667-67 00
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 1 - San Fernando City, La Union
Government Center, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union
Tel. No.: (072) 242-1123 / (072) 242-6129
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 2 - Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Maura, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Tel. No.: (078) 846-2023
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 3 - City of San Fernando, Pampanga
DM Consunji Building, Diosdado Macapagal Government Center,
Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Tel. No.: (045) 455-1266 / (045) 455-2221
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 4A - Quezon City, Metro Manila
North Avenue corner Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel. No.: (02) 8925-6041 / (02) 8925-6042
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 7 - Cebu City, Cebu
Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City
Tel. No.: (032) 232-3184 / (032) 231-8648
Email: [email protected]
Website link
Contact Details link - (Note: The applicant has click on the region to find nearby offices)

Eligibility

The following Qualified Person may apply for a Special Mines Permit:

• Individual - a Filipino citizen of legal age and with capacity to contract; or
• Corporation, Partnership, Association or Cooperative - organized or authorized for the purpose of engaging in mining, duly registered in accordance with law, either Filipino or foreign-owned

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of PhP20.00/ha. But not less than PhP50, 000.00.

Validity

• The permit is usually granted for a period of 25 years and can be renewed for another 25 years.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 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 of the applicant
• Address
• City
• State
• Postal code
• Email
• Name of the firm
• Contact address
• City
• State
• Postal code
• Email
• Fax
• Details of partners and employees
• Details of mines
• Total area

Need for the Document

• In the Philippines, a Special Mines Permit (SMP) is a type of permit or license issued by the government that allows mining companies to conduct exploration, development, and/or commercial operation of mineral resources within a specified area.

Information which might help

• The permit is issued by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The permit covers large-scale mining operations, which are defined as mining activities that involve the extraction of minerals in quantities exceeding 50,000 metric tons in a year.
• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The purpose of an SMP is to regulate and manage mining activities to ensure that they are conducted in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. It also provides the government with a mechanism to collect revenue from mining activities in the form of taxes, royalties, and other fees.