I currently hold Mining/Quarrying Lease, Surface Collection Permits.
Holders of existing Mining/Quarry/Surface collection leases/permits, or applications for them, must register for access to the Mines Administration System (MAS) using the “Registration” Link provided on the portal.
Once the DGM has processed the application, a user profile will be created in the MAS Portal and an email sent to the user's registered email address with a link to set a password for the first time.
I wish to make Mining/Exploration/Surface Collection applications.
Individuals or companies who do not already have mining/quarry leases or applications may register online for access to the MAS. The application must be accompanied by the following documents, in digital form, which will be uploaded on the self-registration page:
i. Proof of identity (CID)
ii. 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.
A user profile will be automatically created in the MAS Portal and an email sent to the user's registered email address with a link to set a password for the first time.
The DGM 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.
I have not received the registration email from the MAS portal.
Please check in your spam folder. If it is still not there, contact the DGM.
I have not received email notifications from the MAS portal.
Please check in your spam folder. If it is still not there, contact the DGM.
How to obtain Exploration License (EL), Mining Lease (ML)?
EXPLORATION LICENSE (EL)
Granted for a period not exceeding three (3) years, renewable for a period not exceeding two (2) years twice and for establishment of mineral based industries(MBI) only. This will lead to Captive Mine.
Requirements for an EL
1. Specification of MBI
3. Map of desired area at 1:50,000 scale/ Google Earth polygon
4. Work Program for the exploration operations
5. Project Brief
6. Duly filled Form A of Annex 1 of MMMR 2002
7. Adequate Technical & financial competencies
Which Sectoral clearances are required for an Exploration License?
The Forestry Clearances, Environment Clearances, clearances for use of aerial or unmanned aerial vehicles from the relevant authorities shall be required for issuance of Exploration License.
What is the total area permitted for prospecting and exploration?
The area permitted for prospecting shall not exceed 10 km2
and 3 km2 for exploration.
What is the validity for the prospecting and exploration license?
The permit is effective for the period of one year for Prospecting and two years for Exploration from date of issue.
How many prospecting/Exploration License is allowed for a person to hold at a time?
A person is allowed to hold not more than one permit at a time.
Can I transfer my prospecting/exploration license to a third party?
No, you are not allowed to transfer or sublet the given license to a third party.
How many mines can an individual/enterprise/company obtain/operate at any point of time?
A proprietor of an enterprise, a Bhutanese citizen or a household, and a company shall not be eligible to obtain or operate more than two mining or quarrying leases at any point of time.
MINING LEASE (ML)
Granted for a period not exceeding twenty one (10) years or the economic life of the mine whichever is shorter. Renewable for a period not exceeding fifteen (5) years until the deposit is exhausted.
Requirements for an ML
Individual (Must be a Bhutanese)/licensed firm/company
Duly Filled Form B
Google Earth Map of desired area
Pre-Feasibility study Report
Adequate Technical & financial competence
Payment of Nu. …. /= As Application fee
My application has a status of: Pending Payment and Documentation Verifications, what does this mean?
Your application has been received, with a unique application number assigned to it. It is now under review of the Mineral Development Division (MDD), and decisions about your application will be made shortly, in which you will receive a notification to your email address.
How would I know when to renew my lease?
You will receive a renewal notification email, 3 month prior to expiry of lease period. On your dashboard page in the Portal, a renewal application link will be available for you to complete the process.
How would I know when to renew my Environmental Clearance (EC)?
You will receive a renewal notification email, 3 months prior to when your EC needs to be renewed. On your dashboard page in the Portal, a renewal application link will be available for you to complete the process.
How do I pay the Mineral rent & Royalties ?
You can pay Royalty and mineral rent in advance in the following ways:
i. Online payment of Royalty & Mineral Rent via G2C Service portal upto maximum ceiling of 1 million
ii. By cash or in demand draft/cheque through BoB and submit the payment slip/voucher to the Regional Coordinator/Concerned MI of the Mine/Quarry for updating in the system.
How do I put the Transport Permit (TP) requisition?
No, you don’t have to separately put requisition for transport permit (TP) it is linked to the Royalty payment in the system. TP will be system generated with all the details in it.
How do I put up my explosive requisition?
The concerned miner shall submit the explosive requisition through an online portal and based on the verification by the DGM Regional Office, the same shall be forwarded to DLO for approval to purchase listed explosives in the requisition form. The concerned miner will receive the approval letter (downloadable & print version) in the system.
Where can I view my annual performance ratings?
The APR of individual mine/quarry can be viewed in the dashboard of the registered miners/mining companies annually.
What are the DGM related services I can avail?
1. Chemical Laboratory Services- Chemical analysis of rock/mineral samples
2. Geotechnical Services and Geotechnical laboratory services
3. Geophysical Exploration Services for groundwater, slope stability and foundation study (ERT, SRT, GPR, Microtremor survey)
4. Drilling Services on demand
5. Earthquake information (source and intensity)
6. Drone Mapping
What payment methods can I use?
There are currently 2 payments methods used:
Mobile Money or BoB’s MBoB application, BNB’s mPay etc..
Cash/Cheque payment to the RGR account maintained at Bank of Bhutan
How do I make a bank transfer?
When the mobile Money or Credit/Debit option is selected, a payment gateway interface appears which allows you to tick the option you wish to pay with. The registered Bank Transfer option needs to be selected which then triggers the instructions necessary to complete the payment.
I received an email telling me that my payment was rejected. What do I do now?
Reasons for your payment being rejected would have been provided on the email notification that you have received. Please tend to this first/enquire via the support platform to the concerned banks.
What samples do you test in the chemical laboratory?
Samples that we test in the chemical laboratory are limestone, marble, dolomite, quartzite, gypsum, talc, coal, pyrite, iron-ore, sediment and water.
How do I submit a sample?
Samples can be directly submitted to the chemical laboratory services unit. Prior to that you need to fill up an online application form. Tests performed in our laboratory can be found under “Chemical Laboratory Services” on the system.
What is the quantity of sample that I need to send?
Samples should be at least 3-5 kg for rock & mineral samples (100-120 mm in size), and minimum of 2 liters for water samples. Importantly, the samples must be properly cleaned, packed and labelled to maintain integrity of the sample.
How do I pay for the test?
Sample payment can be done at the DGM accounts section under the Ministry. Payment receipt copy should be submitted to the chemical laboratory or it can be uploaded on the system.
What are the lab test charges?
Following test charges apply to the private samples:
I. Nu. 3000/- per sample for rock and mineral samples (major, minor & trace element determination).
II. Nu. 2000/- per sample for rock and mineral samples. (major element determination)
III. Nu. 2000/- per sample for rock & mineral samples. (trace element determination).
IV. Nu.1500/- per sample for coal and water samples.
What is your turnaround time?
All laboratory analyses are done on a “first come, first served basis”. Sample test reports are made available within 7 working days from the receipt of samples by the chemical laboratory section. However, it will also depend on the number of samples received.
Incase of sample backlog, repeat samples, holidays and other technical issues, clients are informed in advance.
How do you report results?
Test results are reported in a prescribed format signed by signatory authority. Normally the scanned copies of reports are uploaded on the system and can be downloaded.
What are your receiving hours and contact information for your laboratory?
Receiving hours: 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays
Contact Address:
Chemical Laboratory Services Section,
Geoscience and Mineral Division
Department of Geology & Mines,
Ministry of Economic Affairs
Thimphu.
Contact # 02322879, Ext# 217/218
Why is DGM closed on Saturdays and Sundays?
Saturdays and Sundays are government holidays as of now.
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