Service Beneficiaries

Holders of valid exploration and exploitation licenses are allowed to amend their licenses before the expiration date.

 

Licenses Eligible for Modification

  • Exploration Licenses
  • Exploitation Licenses(Building Materials Quarry / Mining and Small Mine Licenses). 

 

How to Apply for the Service

A license modification request can be submitted by logging into the Mining Platform (smsc.sa) and selecting from the list (Other Services - Modify Coordinates) after meeting the following requirements:

  • The license modification must be made during the validity period of the license
  • The license area must not exceed the permissible area
  • The modification must be for technical reasons or natural factors affecting the presence of the ore.
  • The modification of the site's coordinates must not exceed 50% of the total license area
  • The modification must not conflict with an active exploration or exploitation license.

 

 

The Procedures Followed to Apply for the License Modification Service

  • Fill out the coordinates modification form on the Mining Platform
  • Submit an updated work program plan
  • Submit a report outlining the reasons for the modification request

 

License Modification Service Fees

  • For exploration licenses : 5,000 .
  • For exploitation licenses : 10,000 .