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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;New page&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;==Procedure==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Apply In Person &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&lt;br /&gt;
#To Apply for Gold Mining License, the applicant has to approach the FDRE Ministry of Mines [http://www.mom.gov.et/index.php/contact-us/regional-offices/ link]&lt;br /&gt;
#An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.&lt;br /&gt;
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)&lt;br /&gt;
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.&lt;br /&gt;
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.&lt;br /&gt;
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#The officer will conduct a site inspection to verify the information provided in the application and assess the environmental impact of the mining operation.&lt;br /&gt;
#If your application is approved, you will be issued a gold mining license. The license will outline the terms and conditions under which you can conduct your mining operations.&lt;br /&gt;
#Ensure that you comply with all regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and reporting obligations outlined in your gold mining license.&lt;br /&gt;
#Begin your gold mining operations in accordance with the terms of your license. Implement monitoring and reporting mechanisms as required by the regulatory authority.&lt;br /&gt;
#This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Required Documents==&lt;br /&gt;
*Completed application form (provided by the regulatory authority).&lt;br /&gt;
*Environmental impact assessment report.&lt;br /&gt;
*Exploration or mining plan detailing the scope and activities.&lt;br /&gt;
*Geological and geophysical data indicating the presence of gold deposits.&lt;br /&gt;
*Proof of financial and technical capability to undertake gold mining operations.&lt;br /&gt;
*Proposed community engagement and benefit-sharing plans.&lt;br /&gt;
*Land lease agreement if applicable.&lt;br /&gt;
*Any other documents required by the regulatory authority.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Office Locations &amp;amp; Contacts==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;FDRE Ministry Of Mines&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Address: 2RFG+R53, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Phone: +251 11 646 3166&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Contact [http://www.mom.gov.et/index.php/contact-us/federal-office/ link]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Regional Office [http://www.mom.gov.et/index.php/contact-us/regional-offices/ link]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Location [https://www.google.com/search?q=FDRE+Ministry+Of+Mines+ethiopia+&amp;amp;sxsrf=APwXEdeAak2E_BTIN7RNY-lnOTQFZSs_Rg%3A1680844233447&amp;amp;ei=yaUvZIT3GtHg4-EP5s2S4A8&amp;amp;ved=0ahUKEwjE_9PbgJf-AhVR8DgGHeamBPwQ4dUDCA8&amp;amp;uact=5&amp;amp;oq=FDRE+Ministry+Of+Mines+ethiopia+&amp;amp;gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKABOggIABCJBRCiBDoFCAAQogRKBAhBGABQAFjeEGC8EmgAcAF4AIABfogB8AKSAQMwLjOYAQCgAQKgAQHAAQE&amp;amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp#  link]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Eligibility==&lt;br /&gt;
To be eligible to apply for a gold mining license in Ethiopia, you must meet the following requirements:&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*Be a legal entity registered in Ethiopia.&lt;br /&gt;
*Have a minimum paid-up capital of 100,000 USD for a wholly owned foreign investment, or 50,000 USD for a joint venture with a local Ethiopian company.&lt;br /&gt;
*Submit a feasibility study and environmental impact assessment for the proposed mining project.&lt;br /&gt;
*Have the technical and financial capacity to carry out the mining project.&lt;br /&gt;
*Be able to comply with all applicable Ethiopian laws and regulations.&lt;br /&gt;
*Have a valid prospecting license or exploration license for the area in which you want to apply for a gold mining license.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fees==&lt;br /&gt;
*The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Validity==&lt;br /&gt;
*The gold mining license is valid for a period of 20 years and can be renewed for an additional 10 years.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Documents to Use==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Sample Documents==&lt;br /&gt;
 Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Processing Time==&lt;br /&gt;
*This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Related Videos==&lt;br /&gt;
 Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.&lt;br /&gt;
 Attach videos using the following tag &amp;lt;&amp;amp;video type=&amp;#039;website&amp;#039;&amp;gt;video ID|width|height&amp;lt;&amp;amp;/video&amp;amp;&amp;gt; from external websites.&lt;br /&gt;
 Please remove the &amp;#039;&amp;amp;&amp;#039; inside the tags during implementation.&lt;br /&gt;
 Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,&lt;br /&gt;
 sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube&lt;br /&gt;
 width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Instructions==&lt;br /&gt;
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Required Information==&lt;br /&gt;
*Name&lt;br /&gt;
*Nationality&lt;br /&gt;
*Age&lt;br /&gt;
*Date of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
*Gender&lt;br /&gt;
*Residential Address&lt;br /&gt;
*Residential No&lt;br /&gt;
*Mobile No&lt;br /&gt;
*Email Address&lt;br /&gt;
*Parents name&lt;br /&gt;
*Parents details&lt;br /&gt;
*Educational Qualifications&lt;br /&gt;
*Declaration&lt;br /&gt;
*Date&lt;br /&gt;
*Signature&lt;br /&gt;
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==Need for the Document==&lt;br /&gt;
*A gold mining license in Ethiopia is a legal document that grants the holder the right to explore for and mine gold in a specified area. The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum issues gold mining licenses in Ethiopia.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Information which might help==&lt;br /&gt;
Here are some of the benefits of obtaining a gold mining license in Ethiopia:&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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*The right to explore for and mine gold in a specified area.&lt;br /&gt;
*The protection of your investment from third-party claims.&lt;br /&gt;
*The ability to obtain financing for your mining project.&lt;br /&gt;
*The ability to access government services and incentives.&lt;br /&gt;
*The ability to export your gold to international markets.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==&lt;br /&gt;
 Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.&lt;br /&gt;
 e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.&lt;br /&gt;
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==External Links==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://www.mom.gov.et/ link]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Others==&lt;br /&gt;
Here are some of the specific requirements for gold mining licenses in Ethiopia:&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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*The mining area must be at least 100 square kilometers in size.&lt;br /&gt;
*The mining area must be located in a region that has been declared to be a mineral exploration and mining area by the government of Ethiopia.&lt;br /&gt;
*The mining area must not be located in a protected area or in an area that is important for the environment or for the local community.&lt;br /&gt;
*The mining area must not be located in an area that is already being used for other purposes, such as agriculture or livestock grazing.&lt;br /&gt;
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