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Schleswig-Holstein

Applying for an extension of the mining license

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)

Service Description

Are you or your company in possession of a mining permit for the extraction of mineral resources and the permit period is expiring? Then you can apply to the competent authority for an extension.

With a mining permit, you are the only person allowed to prospect for and mine certain mineral resources within a defined area.

Permits are issued for a limited period of time. You can have this permit extended if the permit period expires in the foreseeable future and the deposit has not yet been exhausted. To do so, you must submit an application to the competent authority.


Process flow

You can apply to extend your permit online via the "BergPass" platform or in writing to your local mountain authority.

Renewal online apply:

  • Go to the "BergPass" online platform and log in.
    • To register, you will need a BundID and an identity card or residence permit with an active online ID function.
  • Call up the application form and fill it out completely and truthfully.
  • Upload the required documents as a file and send the application.

Apply for an extension in writing:

  • Contact your responsible mining authority and coordinate the required application documents.
  • Submit the application and all required documents.

Further procedural steps:

  • The competent authority will review your application and the documents submitted. If any documents are missing, the authority will contact you.
  • You will receive a notification by post informing you of the decision on your application. In addition, the decision will be sent electronically to the relevant mailbox (BundID or ELSTER company account) in advance and information will be displayed in BergPass.
  • You will also receive a notification of costs. Pay the fees
Who should I contact?

State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG) in Clausthal-Zellerfeld (responsible mining authority also for Schleswig-Holstein)

Requirements

Certain requirements must be met for your permit to be extended:

  • You have a mining permit valid at the time of application to prospect for and extract a specific mineral resource in the permit field and to acquire ownership of it.
  • The deposit is not yet exhausted.
  • The extraction of the mineral resource must be carried out in an orderly and planned manner.

The extension period must be appropriate to the mining project.

Which documents are required?

When renewing a permit, it is particularly important that you prove that the deposit has not yet been exhausted. This is usually necessary:

  • Extension application
  • Production forecast with the expected annual production volumes in graphical and tabular form
  • Work program with the following information:
    • Description of the planned technical implementation of the extraction
    • Period for which you are applying for an extension
    • Planned financial expenditure
    • Expected schedule for the extraction activities
  • Details of the management and company name and registered office
  • extract from the commercial register
What are the fees?

Fee: 680,00 - 10250,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no
https://www.gesetze-rechtsprechung.sh.juris.de/bssh/document/jlr-VwGebVSH2018rahmen
Cash Register: siehe Bescheid
Method of payment: Bank transfer Please indicate reference number

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Objection deadline: 1 Month

Period of validity: 0 - 50 Years
The duration of an extension depends largely on the mineral resource and the predicted residual deposit. Extensions are granted for a limited period of time that must be appropriate for the implementation of the planned extraction. This may only exceed 50 years if this is necessary in view of the investments normally required for extraction. If you interrupt your extraction work for longer than 3 years without good reason, the permit may be revoked.

Processing duration

Processing time: 3 - 6 Months

Legal basis
Appeal
  • Objection, which is processed by the competent mining authority
  • If necessary, subsequent appeal to the administrative court
Applications / forms

Written form required: Yes

Author

State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG)

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Teaser

Are you or your company in possession of a mining permit for the extraction of mineral resources and the permit period is expiring? Then you can apply to the competent authority for an extension.

Process flow

You can apply to extend your permit online via the "BergPass" platform or in writing to your local mountain authority.

Renewal online apply:

  • Go to the "BergPass" online platform and log in.
    • To register, you will need a BundID and an identity card or residence permit with an active online ID function.
  • Call up the application form and fill it out completely and truthfully.
  • Upload the required documents as a file and send the application.

Apply for an extension in writing:

  • Contact your responsible mining authority and coordinate the required application documents.
  • Submit the application and all required documents.

Further procedural steps:

  • The competent authority will review your application and the documents submitted. If any documents are missing, the authority will contact you.
  • You will receive a notification by post informing you of the decision on your application. In addition, the decision will be sent electronically to the relevant mailbox (BundID or ELSTER company account) in advance and information will be displayed in BergPass.
  • You will also receive a notification of costs. Pay the fees

Who should I contact?

State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG) in Clausthal-Zellerfeld (responsible mining authority also for Schleswig-Holstein)

Requirements

Certain requirements must be met for your permit to be extended:

  • You have a mining permit valid at the time of application to prospect for and extract a specific mineral resource in the permit field and to acquire ownership of it.
  • The deposit is not yet exhausted.
  • The extraction of the mineral resource must be carried out in an orderly and planned manner.

The extension period must be appropriate to the mining project.

Which documents are required?

When renewing a permit, it is particularly important that you prove that the deposit has not yet been exhausted. This is usually necessary:

  • Extension application
  • Production forecast with the expected annual production volumes in graphical and tabular form
  • Work program with the following information:
    • Description of the planned technical implementation of the extraction
    • Period for which you are applying for an extension
    • Planned financial expenditure
    • Expected schedule for the extraction activities
  • Details of the management and company name and registered office
  • extract from the commercial register

What are the fees?

Fee: 680,00 - 10250,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no
https://www.gesetze-rechtsprechung.sh.juris.de/bssh/document/jlr-VwGebVSH2018rahmen
Cash Register: siehe Bescheid
Method of payment: Bank transfer Please indicate reference number

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Objection deadline: 1 Month

Period of validity: 0 - 50 Years
The duration of an extension depends largely on the mineral resource and the predicted residual deposit. Extensions are granted for a limited period of time that must be appropriate for the implementation of the planned extraction. This may only exceed 50 years if this is necessary in view of the investments normally required for extraction. If you interrupt your extraction work for longer than 3 years without good reason, the permit may be revoked.

Processing duration

Processing time: 3 - 6 Months

Legal basis

Appeal

  • Objection, which is processed by the competent mining authority
  • If necessary, subsequent appeal to the administrative court

Applications / forms

Written form required: Yes

Author

State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG)

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

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