Verlängerung der Bergbaubewilligung beantragen

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 permitted to prospect for and extract 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 this, you must submit an application to the competent authority and, among other things, specify a date on which the deposit is expected to be exhausted..

Applications for the extension of a permit must meet the same requirements as applications for the granting of a permit. However, these applications are not as extensive as new applications, as, for example, the technical recoverability and the discovery point have already been proven in the new application. When renewing a permit, it is particularly important that you prove that the deposit is not yet exhausted. This is usually necessary:

• Renewal 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

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

• You have a mining permit valid at the time of application to prospect 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.

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

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

• Mining Permit Extension Granting
• A mining license is an upstream procedure for mining companies to extract certain raw materials in a defined area
• Mining permits refer to so-called non-mining mineral resources and define an area in which only the permit holder has the right to explore for and extract the designated mineral resource
• Permit can be extended if the deposit has not yet been fully exploited
• Extension period must be reasonable, usually 10 years
• Application via
  • online portal "BergPass" or
  • directly to the responsible mining authority
• Responsible: Mining authority of the federal state in which the discovery point or deposit is located

State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG)