Issuance of a Building Materials Quarry License
Service Beneficiaries
Only companies can apply for a building materials quarry license after fulfilling the conditions and requirements.
How to Apply for the Service
You can submit a request for the issuance of a building materials quarry license through Taadeen platform,, after meeting the following conditions:
- The applicant must be a company registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the company's record must include a mining activity.
- The company's capital must not be less than 100,000 .
- The applicant must not have had a license that was terminated within the last three years.
- The applicant must not be overdue in paying any amounts owed to the ministry.
- If the location is selected outside mining clusters, a prospecting license for the desired location must be obtained.
License Area
Not exceeding 250,000 square meters.
Service Application Procedures
- Complete the application form.
- Submit the proposed work program.
- Provide proof of financial capability.
- Provide proof of technical competence.
- Submit an environmental and social impact management plan.
- Submit a rehabilitation and closure plan.
- Provide the financial guarantee.
- Submit the environmental permit.
License Duration
The building materials quarry license is issued for a period not exceeding ten years.
Fees for Issuing a Building Materials Quarry License
- Application submission fee: 10,000 .
- License renewal fee: 20,000 .
- Surface rental fees:
- 10,000 per area (0-0.25 km²) annually.
- 15,000 per area (0.25 – 0.50 km²) annually.
- 20,000 per area (0.50 – 0.75 km²) annually.
- 25,000 per area (0.75 – 1 km²) annually.
Extension of a Building Materials Quarry License
How to Apply for the Service
You can submit a request to renew the building materials quarry license at least 90 days before the license expiration through Taadeen Platform V1.0. This must be done after fulfilling the following conditions:
Service Application Procedures
- Complete the application form.
- Submit a report on all exploitation activities and related operations carried out under the current building materials quarry license.
- Submit the proposed work program.
- Submit an updated environmental and social impact management plan and a rehabilitation program.
- Provide the financial guarantee.
Duration of License Extension
The building materials quarry license may be renewed for a period or periods not exceeding five years each.
Extension Fee for a Building Materials Quarry License
- Application submission fee: 10,000 .
- License Extension fee: 20,000 .
- Surface rental fee:
- 10,000 per area (0-0.25 km²) annually.
- 15,000 per area (0.25 – 0.50 km²) annually.
- 20,000 per area (0.50 – 0.75 km²) annually.
- 25,000 per area (0.75 – 1 km²) annually.
Transfer of a Building Materials Quarry License
How to Apply for the Service
You can submit a license transfer request through Taadeen Platform V1.0, after meeting the following conditions:
- The transferee must be qualified and meet the license eligibility requirements.
- There must be no outstanding payments owed by the license holder to the ministry.
- The application must be submitted to the ministry at least 180 days before the license expires.
Service Application Procedures
- Fill out the electronic service request form on the Mining Platform.
- Provide the details of the license to be transferred.
- Submit a copy of the agreement document between the transferor and the transferee regarding the license.
- Provide proof that the transferee is a qualified individual who meets the license requirements.
Transfer Fee for a Building Materials Quarry License
- Application submission fee: 10,000 .
- License transfer fee: 10,000 .
