Applying for revocation of the mining permit

If your company is involved in mining and you wish to cancel your permit to prospect for mineral resources, you can apply to the competent authority.

With a mining permit, also known as an exploration permit, you are the only person authorized to explore for certain raw materials in a defined area and for a defined period of time.

You can have this permit revoked in full or in part, either in terms of the object or the area. To do so, you must submit an application to the competent mining authority. You do not have to give any reasons for revocation.

State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG)

State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG)

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You must have a mining permit for the exploration of non-mining mineral resources.

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

Cancel your permit 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 in writing for your permit to be revoked:

• 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• You will receive a notification by post confirming that your permit has been revoked. In addition, the notification 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.

Plus the costs of publication: Fee from 136,00 EUR to 680,00 EUR (Information on cost composition can be found here)

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