Mining License

Issuance of a Mining License

Beneficiaries of the Service

Only companies are eligible to apply for a Mining License, and only after meeting the necessary conditions and requirements.

How to Apply for the Service

You can submit a request for the issuance of a Mining License by accessing the Taadeen platform at Taadeen.sa, after fulfilling the following conditions:

• The applicant must be a company registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its activity must be related to the work covered by the requested license.
• The company's capital must be no less than 100,000 SAR.
• The application site must be within the area of a valid exploration license.
• There must be evidence of the economic feasibility of exploiting the ores and minerals, as well as the availability of the necessary mineral resources and reserves.
• All obligations related to the exploration license must have been fulfilled.

Application Procedures for the Service

• Fill out the electronic service request form on the Taadeen platform.
• Attach the economic feasibility study.
• Submit the environmental permit for the site.
• Fill out the business plan form.
• Fill out the Environmental and Social Impact Management Plan form.
• Attach the Rehabilitation and Closure Plan.
• Provide the financial guarantee.

License Duration

The mining license is issued for a duration of up to thirty years.

Mining License Issuance Fees

• Application Submission Fee: 10,000 SAR
• License Issuance Fee: 20,000 SAR
• Surface Rental Fee: 10,000 SAR per square kilometer per year

Mining License Renewal

How to Apply for the Service

You can submit a request to renew the mining license at least 180 days before the license expiration date by logging into the Taadeen platform at Taadeen.sa.

Application Procedures for the Service

• Fill out the electronic renewal application form on the Taadeen platform.
• Attach the economic feasibility study.
• Submit the environmental permit for the site.
• Fill out the business plan form.
• Fill out the Environmental and Social Impact Management Plan form.
• Attach the Rehabilitation and Closure Plan.
• Submit the financial guarantee.

Mining License Renewal Duration

The total duration of the mining license renewal should not exceed thirty more years.

Mining License Renewal Fees

• Application Submission Fee: 10,000 SAR
• License Renewal Fee: 20,000 SAR
• Surface Rental Fee: 10,000 SAR per square kilometer per year

Mining License Transfer

How to Apply for the Service

You can submit a request to transfer the license by logging into the Taadeen platform at Taadeen.sa, after fulfilling 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 licensee to the Ministry.
• The application must be submitted to the Ministry at least 180 days before the license expiration date.

Application Procedures for the Service

• Fill out the electronic service request form on the Taadeen platform.
• Submit the license details of the license to be transferred.
• Submit a copy of the agreement document between the transferor and the transferee regarding the license.
• Submit proof that the transferee is a qualified person who meets the requirements of the license.

License Transfer Fees

• Application Submission Fee: 10,000 SAR
• License Transfer Fee: 10,000 SAR