• License Site Requirements

  • Compliance with License Boundaries:
    • The site must adhere to its designated geographic coordinates.
    • All extraction activities, facilities, and storage areas must remain within the licensed boundaries.
  • Concrete Markers Installation:
    • Concrete markers must be placed to define the license site boundaries at all corners and along its sides.
    • A minimum of 15 markers must be installed, with one marker placed every 125 meters, painted white.
  • Fence Installation:
    • A metal fence must be erected around the entire perimeter of the licensed site.
    • The fence should follow the geographic coordinates specified in the license (WGS84).
  • Gate Installation:
    • A designated entry and exit gate for vehicles must be installed at the main entrance of the licensed site.
  • Regulation of Raw Material Transport and Sales:
    • No raw materials or extracted minerals may be transported, sold, or removed from the site without proper authorization.
    • Each transport load must have a document issued by the license holder, confirming that the materials were extracted legally.
    • The document must detail the type, quantity, and destination of the materials.
    • Copies of these documents must be retained for ministry inspection.
    • A weighing scale must be installed on-site to measure extracted mineral quantities as per ministry regulations.
  • Excavation Rehabilitation:
    • Excavated areas must be refilled, leveled, and rehabilitated continuously throughout the project.
  • Annual Financial Reporting:
    • A certified accountant must prepare and submit an annual financial report according to the specified timelines.
  • Financial Obligations:
    • The license holder must disclose and pay financial dues on time.
  • Employment of a Saudi Representative:
    • A Saudi employee knowledgeable in regulations and guidelines must be present at the site during operational hours.
  • Weight Restrictions for Transported Materials:
  • Truck loads must comply with weight limits as per governmental regulations.
  • Data Updates:
  • The license holder must update their information whenever changes occur.
  • Prohibition of Site Leasing or Rights Transfer:
  • The licensed site or any part of it cannot be leased, nor can any rights granted by the license be transferred to a third party without ministry approval.
  • Compliance with Mining Investment Regulations:
  • The license holder must accept and adhere to the terms and conditions of the Mining Investment Law, its executive regulations, and all related laws and guidelines.
  • Accuracy of Provided Information:
  • The license holder is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all submitted information.
  • Environmental Compliance for New Quarry License Applicants:
  • Applicants for new building material quarry licenses must meet the environmental compliance conditions set by the National Center for Environmental Compliance within six months before final operation.
  • An environmental operation permit must be obtained from the center.
  • A copy of this permit must be submitted to the ministry.