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Exploration License

Exploration License

The exploration license gives the investor the right to explore for specifiers minerals in the specified area through surface mining and geophysical/geochemical analysis.

  • The license for minerals of categories (A) and (B) can only be renewed, and the application must be submitted at least (30) days prior to the expiration of the license.
  • Provide a plan for managing the environmental and social impact (the plan is updated upon license renewal request).
  • A plan to manage the social impact of activities that include contributing to the development of local communities.
  • Commitment to the minimum spend on exploration.
  • Financial solvency and feasibility study.

The license for minerals of categories (A) and (B) is issued for a period of 5 years, renewable for periods not exceeding 5 years each, provided that the total duration of the license and its renewal does not exceed 15 years.

The license for minerals of category (C) is issued for a non-renewable period of one year.

Ta'adeen Platform.

Application fees: 5000 SAR.

License issuance fees: 5000 SAR.

Renewal fees: 5000 SAR.

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