Parliament Gardens, Theo Ben Gurirab, 13347, Robert Mugabe Ave, Windhoek, Namibia
tradeportal@mirco.gov.na

Coat of Arms

Republic of Namibia

Ministry of International Relations & Trade

Namibia Trade Information Portal

Log in
Waving Flag
Key Sectors

Procedure

Application to register Claim (Natural person)

Activity Outcome Valid For Single Use
Export Mining Claim 3 Years No
Description:

Mining claims are granted to Namibian citizens or to companies owned by Namibian citizens. However, a mining claim holder may choose to contract a foreigner or a company owned by foreigners to prospect and mine. An individual or a company can only be awarded a maximum of ten (10) mining claims at a time. The registration of a mining claim is subject to an Environmental Clearance Certificate, issued by Ministry of Environment and Tourism. The application fee is N$50.00.

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE APPLICATION ONCE IT IS LODGED?


a. Is registered and managed using the Flexi Cadastre Namibia – a software solution that the Ministry uses to facilitate all aspects of the application, evaluation, granting and compliance of mineral rights and related permits.
b. The completed “environmental questionnaire for mining claims” and the proforma environmental contract” forms must be handed to the competent authority (MME official) on the day of application.
c. The mining claim can only be registered upon receipt of an environmental clearance certificate from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
d. An application for the renewal of registration of a mining claim must be made not later than ninety (90) days before the expiry date of such mining claim.
e. Once in possession of the certificate of registration of the mining claim, the mining claim holder shall carry on mining operations

Process Steps

No process steps defined for this procedure.

Required Documents

Name Description Attachment
Required documents for registering for mining claims. Application forms 1. A certified copy of the written agreement entered between the transferor, etc. and the transferee, etc., and IN THE CASE OF THE TRANSFEROR, ETC. – 2. The original registration and renewal certificates of the mining claim(s) being transferred, etc. 3. The prescribed transfer application fee of N$150-00 per mining claim, and IN THE CASE OF THE TRANSFEREE, ETC - 5. Certified copies of: • Passport or ID document; • Written acceptance of accredited agent of such designation and the written approval of the Mining Commissioner of such designation 900_application_to_transfer_mining_claims_natural_person.doc

Applicable Fees

No fees defined for this procedure.