Under the provisions of the Mining Law, Small-Scale Mining means all minerals except the restricted minerals, iron ore, coal, manganese, copper, and any other minerals prescribed in the Mining Regulations. The Small-Scale Mining License authorizes exploration and exploitation of small-scale mining projects, including artisanal operations.

Process of Obtaining Small-Scale Mining License:

  1. Submission of Application
  2. Mining Technical Committee evaluates the Application
  3. Issuance of the Approval by the High Economic Council

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