License Amendment

License Amendment

Service Beneficiaries

Holders of valid exploration and exploitation licenses are allowed to amend their licenses before the expiration date.

Licenses Eligible for Modification

• Exploration Licenses
• Exploitation Licenses(Building Materials Quarry / Mining and Small Mine Licenses). 

How to Apply for the Service

A license modification request can be submitted by logging into the Mining Platform (smsc.sa) and selecting from the list (Other Services - Modify Coordinates) after meeting the following requirements:

• The license modification must be made during the validity period of the license
• The license area must not exceed the permissible area
• The modification must be for technical reasons or natural factors affecting the presence of the ore.
• The modification of the site's coordinates must not exceed 50% of the total license area
• The modification must not conflict with an active exploration or exploitation license.

The Procedures Followed to Apply for the License Modification Service

• Fill out the coordinates modification form on the Mining Platform
• Submit an updated work program plan
• Submit a report outlining the reasons for the modification request

License Modification Service Fees

• For exploration licenses : 5,000 .
• For exploitation licenses : 10,000 .