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When the license holder discovers minerals from categories other than the one the license was issued for, the procedure is to submit a request for a new license for the newly discovered mineral.

When the license holder discovers other minerals of the same category as the one the license was issued for, they must submit a request to amend the issued license to include the newly discovered mineral.

No, the holder of a raw surplus license does not have the right to establish any facility or fixed unit related to crushing, grinding, processing, or refining operations on-site.

No, the proof of financial capability must be in the name of the company submitting the application, and cannot be in the name of the company owner or one of its partners.

Yes, it is possible to combine multiple balances as proof of financial capability to cover the project costs.

Yes, if the license is newly issued, provided that the required license duration is 3 years or more.

Yes, the owner of a mining license and small mine can transfer their license to another owner through the "License Transfer" service on the Taadeen platform (Taadeen.sa) after meeting the following conditions:

• The transferee must be a qualified person who meets the requirements of the license.
• There should be no outstanding amounts owed by the license holder to the ministry.
• The request must be submitted to the ministry at least 180 days before the license expires.

The specified deadline for paying fines is 30 days in accordance with the State Revenue System.

Yes, holders of exploration and exploitation licenses can request a partial relinquishment of the boundaries and coordinates of the licensed site.

The exploration license cannot be transferred, either directly or indirectly, during the first year of its term.