Answer ... Prospecting authorisation: The procedure to obtain a prospecting authorisation is discussed below. It generally takes 30 days in total; although this is subject to administrative delay, which is not uncommon in Burkina Faso.
The first step is to submit an application for a prospecting authorisation to the Mining Registry. The dossier should contain the following documents and information:
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For individuals:
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- a written request (properly stamped) addressed to the minister of mines;
- the applicant’s name, first name, nationality, job and address;
- the representative’s name, first name, address and qualifications;
- the minerals for which the prospecting authorisation is requested;
- the surface/size of the mining area that is requested;
- a topographic map (scale of at least 1/200,000) localising the area requested and outlining its limits; and
- a note detailing the purpose of the prospection, to which is annexed a work programme pertaining to the validity period of the prospecting authorisation.
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For legal entities:
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- a written request (properly stamped) addressed to the minister of mines;
- a copy of an extract from the companies register (or any other equivalent document);
- the representative’s name, first name, address and qualifications;
- the minerals for which the prospecting authorisation is requested;
- the surface/size of the mining area that is requested;
- a topographic map (scale of at least 1/200,000) localising the area requested and outlining its limits;
- a certificate of non-insolvency; and
- a note detailing the purpose of the prospection, to which is annexed a work programme pertaining to the validity period of the prospecting authorisation.
The relevant individuals at the Mining Registry are entitled to request additional documents and information from the applicant, where necessary.
Once the dossier is submitted, a deposit slip is given to the applicant or its representative.
The applicant’s request is then analysed. If the application is rejected, the applicant will receive notification, setting out the reason for the rejection. If the application is likely to be accepted, a registration certificate will be given to the applicant.
Finally, the minister of mines will issue the prospecting authorisation via an order.
Exploration permit: The procedure to obtain an exploration permit is outlined below. This generally takes 60 calendar days, starting from the issuance of a registration certificate as discussed below. However, this is subject to administrative delay, which is not uncommon in Burkina Faso.
The first step is to submit an application for an exploration permit to the Mining Registry. The dossier should contain the following documents and information:
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For individuals:
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- a written request (properly stamped) addressed to the minister of mines;
- the applicant’s name, first name, nationality, job and address;
- an extract of the criminal record (issued within the last three months of the submission);
- the representative’s name, first name, address and qualifications;
- the minerals for which the exploration permit is requested;
- the surface/size of the mining area that is requested;
- a copy of the payment receipt pertaining to submission fees;
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a topographic map (scale of at least 1/200,000) localising the area requested and outlining its limits; and
- the work programme that the applicant plans to carry out during the first year of validity of the exploration permit and the corresponding budget.
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For legal entities:
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a written request (properly stamped) addressed to the minister of mines;
- a copy of an extract from the companies register (or any other equivalent document);
- the representative’s name, first name, address and qualifications;
- the minerals for which the exploration permit is requested;
- the surface/size of the mining area that is requested;
- a topographic map (scale of at least 1/200,000) localising the area requested and outlining its limits
- a certificate of non-insolvency;
- a copy of the payment receipt pertaining to submission fees; and
- the work programme that the applicant plans to carry out during the first year of validity of the exploration permit and the corresponding budget.
The relevant individuals at the Mining Registry are entitled to request additional documents and information from the applicant, where necessary.
On submission of the dossier, a deposit slip and a registration certificate are given to the applicant or its representative.
The applicant’s request is then analysed, and is either accepted or rejected. If the request is rejected, the applicant will receive written notification, setting out the reasons for rejection. If the request is accepted, the applicant will also be notified in writing.
Finally, the minister of mines will issue the exploration permit via an order.