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info@mincom.gov.gh
Minerals House
#12 Switchback Road
Residential Area
Cantonment - Accra
GL- 060 -1131
Type of Mineral Rights
The various types of Mineral Rights and Licences available in Ghana
| LICENSE TYPE | PURPOSE | AREA | MAXIMUM DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reconnaissance Licence (RL) | Regional exploration not including drilling & excavation | Blocks of 21 hectares, not exceeding 5,000 contiguous blocks | 12 months renewable |
| Prospecting Licence (PL) | Search for minerals and evaluation | Not exceeding 750 contiguous blocks | 3 years, renewable with reduction of area to not more than half |
| Mining Lease (ML) | Extraction of minerals | Not exceeding 300 contiguous blocks | 30 years or less depending on mine life. Renewable |
| Restricted Mining Lease (RML) | Building and Industrial minerals | Not exceeding 300 contiguous blocks | 15 years or less depending on mine life. Renewable |
| Small Scale Mining Licence (Reserve for Ghanaians only) | Extraction of minerals | In accordance with the number of blocks prescribed in Regulations | 5 years, renewable |