FAQ's

FAQs

1. I want to apply for a prospecting/ mining permit. How do I go about? What are the requirements? Send me the forms?

2. I/we want to apply for a small-scale mining permit. Can the Department assist with funding?

3. I want to trade in minerals. What do I need?

4. I want to write the Government Certificate of Competency examinations. Where can I get training or study material?

5. I want to write the Government Certificate of Competency examinations. How do I go about and what are the requirements?

6. I want to do the Blasting Certificate of Competency/Mine Overseers examination. What do I need?

7. I have applied to write the Government Certificate of Competency examinations, but I have not yet had a response.

8. The workers are complaining about our working conditions, which are dangerous.

9. The mine is not doing anything for the community. They do not provide housing, jobs ETC.

10. Here is how you can apply for a Prospecting/Mining Right or Permit