Mining Licence In Kenya

How to apply for mining licence in kenya

Register for Portal Access

I currently hold Mineral Rights (licences and/or permits)

  1. Holders of existing licences/permits, or applications for them, must register for access to the Mining Cadastre Portal in person. The application must consist of:
    1. A completed registration form MCP01
    2. Proof of identity (National Identity Card / Passport)
    3. If an employee or agent, an original Letter of Authority signed by a company director authorising the individual to act on behalf of the company or person.
  2. Once the Ministry of Mining has processed the application, a user profile will be created in the Mining Cadastre Portal and an email sent to the user’s registered email address with a link to set a password for the first time.

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I wish to make Mineral Right applications (and do not hold any licences or permits)

  1. Individuals or companies who do not already have licences or applications may register online for access to the Mining Cadastre Portal. The application must be accompanied by the following documents, in digital form, which will be uploaded on the self-registration page:
    1. Proof of identity (National Identity Card / Passport)
    2. If an employee or agent, a Letter of Authority signed by a company director authorising the individual to act on behalf of the company or person.
  2. A user profile will be automatically created in the Mining Cadastre Portal and an email sent to the user’s registered email address with a link to set a password for the first time.
  3. The Ministry of Mining will then verify the submitted documents and application, and if no problems are detected, an email will be sent to the applicant confirming their successful registration.

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I wish to make Mineral Dealing licence applications

  1. Both holders of existing Mineral Dealer licences and those wishing to apply for the first time must register online for access to the Mining Cadastre Portal. The application must be accompanied by the following documents, in digital form, which will be uploaded on the self-registration page:
    1. Proof of identity (National Identity Card / Passport)
    2. If an employee or agent, a Letter of Authority signed by a company director authorising the individual to act on behalf of the company or person.
  2. A user profile will be automatically created in the Mining Cadastre Portal and an email sent to the user’s registered email address with a link to set a password for the first time.
  3. The Ministry of Mining will then verify the submitted documents and application, and if no problems are detected, an email will be sent to the applicant confirming their successful registration.

Register for an account

I wish to make Explosives Licence/Permit applications

  1. Both holders of existing Explosives licences/permits and those wishing to apply for the first time must register online for access to the Mining Cadastre Portal. The application must be accompanied by the following documents, in digital form, which will be uploaded on the self-registration page:
    1. Proof of identity (National Identity Card / Passport)
    2. If an employee or agent, a Letter of Authority signed by a company director authorising the individual to act on behalf of the company or person.
  2. A user profile will be automatically created in the Mining Cadastre Portal and an email sent to the user’s registered email address with a link to set a password for the first time.
  3. The Ministry of Mining will then verify the submitted documents and application, and if no problems are detected, an email will be sent to the applicant confirming their successful registration.

Register for an account

Terms of Use Summary

This Mining Cadastre Portal is provided as a public service by the Ministry of Mining of the Republic of Kenya.

By accessing this system you hereby agree to the Terms and Conditions of the Mining Cadastre Portal.

Access to this Mining Cadastre Portal by any person other than an authorized individual or an authorized agent for a company is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action against such person.

The Mining Cadastre Portal and all of the information it contains are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied. All implied warranties, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, are hereby expressly disclaimed.

Under no circumstances will the Kenyan Ministry of Mining or any of its Suppliers be liable to any person or business entity for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or other damages based on any use of the Mining Cadastre Portal or any other website to which this site is linked, including, without limitation, any lost profits, business interruption, or loss of programs or information, even if the Kenyan Ministry of Mining or any of its Suppliers has been specifically advised of the possibility of such damages.

What is mined in Kenya?

Mineral resources in Kenya include gold, iron ore, talc, soda ash, some rare earth minerals, and gemstones. Gold is mostly restricted to the westernmost part of the country, while areas around Mombasa host limestone, niobium, iron ore, gemstones, and salt.

How do I get a mining Licence in Kenya?

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  1. Register with mining cadastre portal. language.
  2. Obtain account approval. language. D.
  3. Apply and pay for mining permit. language. D.
  4. Obtain notification of approval. language.
  5. Obtain offer letter.
  6. Pay permit fees. D.
  7. Submit payment receipt. D.
  8. Obtain mining permit.