Ministry of Minerals and Energy

Application License to Sell Explosives

Overview

The license allows for lawful sale of explosives in Botswana.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and Non-Citizens.

How do I get this service?

In order to access this service, applicants must follow the steps below;

  • Complete Permit to Purchase, Acquire and Possess Explosives form or Permit to Import and Possess Explosives form.
  • Submit copies of company certificate of incorporation and trading licences including share certificate from the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA).
  • A letter of appointment is required for the responsible person who should be a blasting licence holder.
  • A certified copy of  a valid national identity card (Omang) for the responsible person or  holder.
  • Arrange storage facility in accordance with the requirement of Explosives Act Cap 24:02.
  • Arrange transportation of explosives according to Explosives Act Cap 24:02.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Permit to Purchase, Acquire and Possess Explosives form.
  • Permit to Import and Possess Explosives form.
  • Copies of company certificate of incorporation.
  • Trading licences.
  • Share certificate from the CIPA.
  • A letter of appointment indicating responsible blasting license holder (BLH).
  • A certified copy of a valid national identity for the responsible BLH or holder.
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Chief Inspector of Explosives

Department of Mines

P/Bag 0049

Gaborone

Botswana

 

Government Enclave, Block 6, Khama Crescent

(housed at Ministry of Basic Education building floor 4)

 

Tel. (+267) 365 7000

Fax. (+267) 395 2141

Email: mines [at] gov.bw (mines[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Related Forms
Application for Permit Purchase,Acquire and Posses explosives_0.pdf (4.13 KB)
Theme for this service
Mining
How much does it cost?

There is an annual licence fee charged at BWP 2.00.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Minerals and Energy

Sale of Maps

Overview

The sale of maps is to indicate the existing prospecting and mining licences and also show available areas, which customers can apply for in Botswana.

Who is eligible?

Businesses, Citizens  and Non-citizens.

How do I get this service?

Maps are ready for purchase at the end of every first week of every month.

What supporting documents are required?

No  supporting documents needed.

How long will this service take?

The service is completed within one (1) day.

Where can I obtain this service?

Please contact the office listed below.

Director

Department of Mines

(Housed at Ministry of Basic Education building, floor 4)

P/Bag 0049

Gaborone

Botswana

 

Government Enclave, Block 6, Khama Crescent

Tel. (+267) 365 7000

Fax. (+267) 395 2141

Email: mines [at] gov.bw (mines[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Theme for this service
Mining
How much does it cost?

P20.00 per map.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Minerals and Energy

Semi-Precious Stone Dealer’s Licence Application

Overview

The service is to issue Semi-Precious Stone Dealer’s Licence which allows citizens, non-citizens or businesses to purchase and sell semi-precious stones for the purposes of trade.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens.

How do I get this service?
  • Download, complete the Semi-Precious Stones Dealer’s License Form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest office.
  • Compile and submit a business report on where the stones will be sourced and how the value will be added e.g. cutting, polishing.
What supporting documents are required?
  • In the case of companies: certified copy of valid identities of shareholders and Certificate of incorporation.
  • In the case of individuals: certified copy of valid  National identity card (Omang) or Copy of Passport for non-citizens .
  • Business report.
How long will this service take?

Thirty (30) days.

Related Forms
Mining Licence Application Form Va_3.pdf (105.46 KB)
Minerals Permit Application Form VII_3.pdf (91.57 KB)
Mining Licence Application Form Vb (renewal)_1.pdf (107 KB)
Semi-prescious Stones Dealer's License Form.pdf (112.03 KB)
Theme for this service
Mining
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Minerals and Energy

Retention License Application

Overview

The service allows a company to retain a previously prospected mineral concession area, where the mineral deposit could not be mined on a profitable basis at the time of application. It gives the holder the opportunity to apply for a mining licence to commence mining operations in the prospected area once the conditions improves.

Who is eligible?

 Businesses  only.

How do I get this service?
  • Download, complete the Retention Licence Application Form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest office.
  • Obtain a Prospecting Licence from Department of Mines.
  • Conduct a Bankable Feasibility Study on the mining and processing the mineral deposit discovered.
  • Obtain surface rights from the land authority or land owner with a stamped sketch plan showing coordinates.
  • Obtain authorization for Environmental Impact Assessment from Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).
  • Obtain Archaeological Clearance with location coordinates from Department of National Museum and Monuments (DNMM).
What supporting documents are required?
  • Parent company guarantee.
  • Certificate of incorporation.
  • Company documents and identity documents of directors and shareholding.
  • Bankable Feasibility Study report.
  • Proposed rehabilitation programme.
  • Letter of surface rights.
  • Letter of authorisation from DEA.
  • Letter of authorisation from DNMM.
  • If applying within a conservation area, clearance from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
  • Copy of prospecting license, or a retention license, or a prospecting waiver.
How long will this service take?

Thirty (30) days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Mines

Government Enclave, Block 6, Khama Crescent

(Ministry of Basic Education building floor 4)

P/Bag 0049

Gaborone

Botswana

Related Forms
Prospecting Licence application Form 1_2.pdf (97.42 KB)
Minerals Permit Application Form VII_2.pdf (91.57 KB)
Retention License Application Form_2.pdf (110.68 KB)
Mining Licence Application Form Va.pdf (105.46 KB)
Mining Licence Application Form Vb (renewal)_0.pdf (107 KB)
Theme for this service
Natural Resources and Environment
How much does it cost?

An annual lease rental fee at rate of BWP 5,000.00 per square kilometre applied for or part thereof for the first year. The fee increases by BWP 5,000.00 per square kilometre or part thereof for each subsequent year.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Minerals and Energy

Prospecting Licence Application

Overview

The Prospecting Licence allows a company to prospect or explore mineral deposits within specified geographic coordinates in Botswana.  

Who is eligible?

Citizen or non-citizen companies that have:

  • Established domicilium citandi et executandi (the place where legal notices can be served on you) in Botswana.
  • Not been in liquidation or under judicial management except where such liquidation or judicial management is part of scheme for reconstruction or amalgamation of such company.
  • None of the Directors or Shareholders are disqualified as an individual under above requirements of an individual.
How do I get this service?
  • Download, complete the Prospecting License Application Form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest office.
  • Undergo financial competency interview.
  • Undergo technical competency interview.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Clearance from Department of Wildlife and National Parks if area is in a conservation area.
  • One (1) copy of certified company registration.
  • One (1) copy of certified shareholders certificate.
  • One (1) copy of environmental management plan.
  • Proof of adequate financial capability (latest three months banks statements or audited financial statements).
  • Company profile showing the company origin, eligibility and history.
  • CV of geologist(s).
  • Binding agreement for Joint Ventures.
  • Binding agreement between applicant and financiers.
  • Police clearance and affidavit for precious metals and precious stones.
How long will this service take?

Sixty (60) days 

In case of application deficiency, the application is given 21 days to rectify the deficiency. If submission is not received within 21 days rejection is instituted.

Related Forms
Minerals Permit Application Form VII_1.pdf (91.57 KB)
Mining Licence Application Form Va_1.pdf (105.46 KB)
Prospecting Licence application Form 1_1.pdf (97.42 KB)
Retention Licence Application Form_2.pdf (110.68 KB)
Theme for this service
Mining
How much does it cost?
  • For industrial minerals fee is BWP 5.00 per square kilometre or part thereof, subject to a minimum of BWP500.00.  
  • The minimum fee associated with other commodities is BWP 1,000.00 These fees will then be paid on annual anniversary of the licence.
Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Minerals and Energy

Mining Licence Application

Overview

The service is for the issuance of the licence to businesses that wish to engage in large scale mining operations in Botswana. The applicant must obtain a mining licence in order to mine in the country.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens owned businesses

Holders of a prospecting licence, retention licence, or a prospecting waiver

Additionally the Company has:

  • Established domicilium citandi et executandi in Botswana.
  • Incorporated under the Company Act and carries business of mining under the licence.
  • Not been in liquidation or under judicial management, except where such liquidation or judicial management is part of scheme for reconstruction or amalgamation of such company.
  • None of the Directors or Shareholders are disqualified as an individual under above requirements of an individual.
How do I get this service?
  • Download, complete the Mining License Application Form V (a) or Mining License Application Form V (b) (renewal) and submit to the nearest office.
  • Obtain a Prospecting Licence from Department of Mines.
  • Conduct a Bankable Feasibility Study on the mining and processing the mineral deposit discovered.
  • Obtain surface rights from the land authority or land owner with a stamped sketch plan showing coordinates.
  • Obtain authorization for Environmental Impact Assessment from Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).
  • Obtain Archaeological Clearance with location coordinates from Department of National Museum and Monuments (DNMM).
What supporting documents are required?
  • Parent company guarantee.
  • Certificate of incorporation.
  • Company documents and identity documents of directors and shareholding.
  • Bankable Feasibility Study report.
  • Proposed rehabilitation programme.
  • Letter of surface rights.
  • Letter of authorisation from DEA.
  • Letter of authorisation from DNMM.
  • If applying within a conservation area, clearance from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
  • Copy of prospecting license, or a retention license, or a prospecting waiver.
How long will this service take?

Thirty (30) days.

Related Services
Minerals Permit
Prospecting Licence Application
Retention License Application
Related Forms
Mining license Application Form(Issue) (105.46 KB)
Prospecting license Application form(Issue/Renewal) (97.42 KB)
Minerals Permit Application form(Issue/Renewal) (91.57 KB)
Retention license application form(issue/renewal) (110.68 KB)
Mining License Application Form(Renewal) (107 KB)
Theme for this service
Mining
How much does it cost?

An annual lease rental fee charged at BWP 100.00 per square kilometre, the first annual lease is paid on receiving of the mining licence and then paid annually on anniversary of the licence.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Minerals and Energy
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