Department 06 — Mining Services & Pegging

Mining Expertise
From Claim to Compliance

IBDFN provides comprehensive mining services including mineral claim pegging, prospecting licence applications, environmental compliance, mine permitting and liaison with the Ministry of Mines and Energy — enabling clients to unlock Namibia's mineral wealth lawfully and efficiently.

⚖ Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 🔨 MME Licensed Liaison
Governing Legislation
Minerals (Prospecting & Mining) Act No. 33 of 1992 Mining (Environmental) Regulations 1999 Namibia Minerals Policy 2000 Mines & Works Act No. 20 of 1968 Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2007 Atomic Energy Act No. 5 of 1005
Legislative Mandate

Why Mining Requires
Professional Facilitation

The Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act No. 33 of 1992 is Namibia's primary mining legislation, governing all aspects of mineral exploration and extraction. It establishes a strict licensing framework — no person may prospect, mine, or peg a claim without the requisite licence or permit from the Minister of Mines and Energy. Violations constitute criminal offences punishable by fines and imprisonment.

Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 — Part III
Exclusive Prospecting Licences (EPL)
Grants the holder the exclusive right to prospect for specified minerals in a defined area. EPLs are issued by the Minister and are non-transferable without ministerial consent. IBDFN prepares and submits complete EPL applications including geological motivation reports.
Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 — Part IV
Mining Licences & Claim Pegging
A Mining Licence authorises the extraction of minerals from a defined area. Mining claim pegging must follow prescribed technical specifications. IBDFN's surveyors and mining specialists ensure claims are properly pegged, registered and compliant with all regulations.
Our Mining Services

Full-Spectrum Mining Support

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Mining Claim Pegging
Professional on-ground claim pegging following MME technical specifications. Corner post placement, beacon numbering, GPS coordinates and all pegging documentation.
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Prospecting Licence Applications
EPL preparation, geological motivation reports, financial capacity documentation and full Ministry of Mines liaison for prospecting licence issuance.
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Mining Licence Applications
Mine development agreements, environmental clearance coordination, financial assurance bonds and complete Mining Licence (ML) application packages.
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Environmental Compliance
Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), baseline studies, impact assessments and Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) applications for mining operations.
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Geological & Resource Surveys
Geological mapping, soil sampling coordination, geophysical survey management and resource estimation report preparation for licence applications and investment purposes.
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MME Regulatory Liaison
Direct liaison with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Geological Survey of Namibia and the Mining Commissioner to track, expedite and resolve permit applications.
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Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining
Support for ASSM licence applications under the Namibian ASSM Policy — empowering small-scale miners with legal registration, compliance and access to formal markets.
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Mining Investment Advisory
Due diligence, mineral rights valuation, joint venture structuring and investment facilitation for domestic and international mining investors entering the Namibian market.
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Uranium & Radioactive Materials
Specialist support for uranium prospecting and mining applications under the Atomic Energy Act, including radiation safety documentation and NCC compliance.
Downloads

Mining Application Forms & Requirements

Application / FormMinistryPermit TypeRequirementsOfficial Form
Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) ApplicationMinistry of Mines & EnergyProspectingRequirementsMME Portal ↗
Mining Licence (ML) ApplicationMinistry of Mines & EnergyMiningRequirementsMME Portal ↗
Mining Claim Registration FormMining CommissionerClaim PeggingRequirementsMME Portal ↗
Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (ASSM) LicenceMinistry of Mines & EnergyASSMRequirementsMME Portal ↗
Environmental Management Plan (EMP)MET & MMEEnvironmentalRequirementsMET Portal ↗
IBDFN Mining Services Intake FormIBDFNAll Mining Services—IBDFN Form ↗