Directorate of Mines: 32 procedures
1. Obtaining a permit for recognition of quarry substances
2. Renewal of a permit for recognition of quarry substances
3. Obtaining a permit for research on mineral substances
4. Transfer of a permit for research for mineral substances
5. Renewal of a mineral substances research permit
6. Withdrawal of a mineral substances research permit
7. Obtaining a quarry substances exploitation permit
8. Renewal of a mineral substances exploitation permit quarry
9. Transfer of a permit to exploit quarry substances
10. Obtaining a permit to exploit mineral substances 11. Renewal of a permit to exploit mineral substances 12. Transfer of a permit
to exploit mineral substances
exploitation of mineral substances
13. Obtaining a permit to operate geothermal deposits, spring waters, mineral
and thermo-mineral waters
14. Transfer of a permit to operate geothermal deposits, spring waters, mineral waters and
mineral thermo-minerals
15. Renewal of an operating permit for geothermal deposits, spring waters,
mineral and thermo-mineral waters
16. Consolidation of mining titles of the same type
17. Obtaining an authorization for establishment and exploitation of permanent and
superficial deposits of explosive and detonating substances
18. Renewal of an authorization for the establishment and operation of permanent and
superficial deposits of explosive and detonating substances
19. Obtaining an authorization for local purchase, import, conservation and use of
explosive and detonating substances
20. Obtaining authorization for local purchase and immediate use of explosive and
detonating substances
21. Obtaining authorization to import, conservation of explosive and
detonating substances
22. Obtaining authorization operating a temporary quarry
23. Renewal of a temporary quarry operating authorization
24. Obtaining an authorization for bottling and/or bagging spring water,
mineral water, thermo-mineral water or geothermal deposit
25. Renewal of an authorization for bottling and/or bagging spring water,
mineral water, thermo-mineral water or geothermal deposit
26. Obtaining an authorization for export of mineral substances
27. Obtaining an authorization to import mineral substances
28. Obtaining a transit authorization for mineral substances
29. Opening an office for the purchase and marketing of mineral substances from
artisanal mining
30. Renewal of an authorization to open an office purchase and marketing of
mining substances from artisanal mining
31. Obtaining approval to open a metal smelting and/or cutting unit for
fine or ornamental precious stones
32. Renewal of an approval to open a metal smelting and/or cutting of
fine or ornamental precious stones unit
Department of Geology: 14 procedures
1. Obtaining approval for the provision of geological services
2. Renewal of approval for the provision of geological services
3. Suspension of approval for the provision of geological services
4. Withdrawal of approval for the provision of geological services
5. Dispatch of samples with non-commercial value
6. Approval of temporary suspension of mining research work
7. Notification of formal notice
8. Notification of an observation letter following non-transmission of activity reports
9. Change in the program of mining research work
10. Exemption from customs duties and taxes
11. Approval of the program or policy for occupational safety and
environmental protection in mining exploration
12. Approval or audit of exploration expenditures for determination of the progressive bonus
13. Evaluation and approval of pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
14. Approval of competent or qualified persons of mining exploration companies