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REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND SOMALILAND MINING REGULATIONS SCHEDULES TO THE MINING REGULATIONS FIRST SCHEDULE: Prescribed Fees SECOND SCHEDULE: Royalty THIRD SCHEDULE: List of prescribed forms SOMALILAND MINING REGULATIONS FIRST SCHEDULE: Prescribed Fees (Note: with respect to payment of fees or rents hereunder by foreign, nationals, foreign companies or person or in title under effective foreign control, the fees and rents prescribed herein shall be converted at the official exchange rate effective on and to any other currency acceptable to the Ministers). Part 1 – FEES AND RENTS APPLICABLE TO PROSPECTING AND MINING FOR MINERALS OTHER THAN HYDROCARBONS 1. APPLICATION FEES Application for a prospecting license $12 Application for an exclusive prospecting license $25 Application for a mining permit $65 Application for a mining lease or renewal thereof $81

2. RENTS AND OTHER ANNUAL FEES Annual fee for issue or renewal of prospecting

Permit per square Km $50 Annual rent for an exclusive prospecting license

Per square Km $50 Annual rent or a mining permit

a. For querying stone or burning lime 1. Permit area less than (6000) square meter $59 2. Permit area more then (6000) to (12000) sq/m maximum $74 b. For all other minerals (other than hydrocarbons) Per square km or part thereof $30 Annual rent for a mining lease per square km or part thereof $512 Annual surface rent payable under art. 43 of the code per

Square km or part thereof $824

3. MISCELLANEOUS FEES Surrender fee for an exclusive prospecting license,

Mining permit or mining lease or part there of $37 PART 2 – FEES AND RENTS APPLICABLE SOLELY TO EXPLORATION AND MINING FOR HYDROCARBONS 1. Application fees Application fees or exploration permit or oil mining lease $164 Application fees for renewal of an oil exploration and

Permit or mining lease $162 2. Rents and other annual fees Annual rent for an oil exploration permit per Square km

or part thereof $5per km2 for first two Annual rent for an oil mining lease per square km

or year 3rd year and on Part thereof words $15 per km2 3. Miscellaneous fees Surrender fee for an oil exploration permit or an $15 per km2

Oil mining lease or part thereof $82 Transfer fee for an oil exploration permit or an oil Mining lease $397

PART – GENERAL FEES FOR RENTS 1. APPLICATION FEES Application fee for amalgamation $24 Application fee for suspension of obligations $38 Application fee for transfer of rights, shares, etc. $37 Application fee for a right of passageways $22

2. RENTS Annual rent for a right of passageway per Square Km or thereof $5

3. MISCELLANEOUS FEES Fee for a blasting permit $11 Fee for authority to use explosives $10 Fee for search in registry for every half hour Or part thereof $6 Fee for copy or extract of any registered documents,

For every one hundred words or part of thereof $5 Fee for an export license $176 Fee for a mineral dealers license $235 Fee for precious metals and gemstones $470 Registration fee 5% of each license

SOMALILAND MINING REGULATIONS SECOND SCHEDULE: Royalty 1. Royalty on all minerals, other than building minerals, sepiolite and hydrocarbon, shall be payable

at a rate of not less than 5 % of net value thereof. The purpose of this paragraph shall mean the gross value of the mineral or mineral product less such deduction at Minister my reasonably allow in respect of expenditure on transport, insurance, assaying, melting or refining, where these are born by the producer of such mineral or mineral product.

2. Royalty on hydrocarbon produced an saved from a lease area shall be payable quarterly within

(30) thirty days of the end of the quarter in which production occurs as follows:

a. On crude oil at a rate of not less than ten percent (10%) of the wellhead value, and b. On natural gas at a rate of not less than eight percent ( 8%)of the wellhead value

i. Wellhead: for the purpose of this paragraph shall mean the net realized price received by a holder, FOB vessel, port of export or other point of delivery within the Republic

ii. No Royalty shall be payable with respect to any hydrocarbon used or consumed by the holder of an exploration permit or oil mining lease within his permit or lease area for the purpose of exploration and mining operations.

SOMALILAND MINING REGULATIONS THIRD SCHEDULE : List of prescribed forms Form 1. Application for a prospecting permit. Form 2. Undertaking by principal. Form 3. Prospecting permit. Form 4. Application for exclusive prospecting license. Form 5. Exclusive Prospecting license. Form 6. Application for mining permit. Form 7. Mining permit. Form 8. Application for mining lease. Form 9. Mining lease Form 10. Application for amalgamation Form 11. Amalgamation certificate. Form 12. Application for suspension of an obligation. Form 13. Suspension certificate. Form 14. Application for transfer. Form 15. Transfer of shares, etc. Form 16. Application for surrender of (part of) an exclusive prospecting license or

mining lease Form 17. Application for right of passageway. Form 18. Grant of right of passageway. Form 19. Notice to show cause. Form 20. Application for an oil exploration permit or mining lease. Form 21. Application for authority to use explosives. Form 22. Application for a blasting permit. Form 23. Blasting permit Form 24. Approved explosive storage. Form 25. License to export minerals. Form 26. Mineral dealer’s license.

Form 1 Mining Regulations Third Schedule

APPLICATION FOR PROSPECTING PERMIT Regulation 7(1) To the Minister of Mineral Water Resources (Submit in Duplicate). 1. Name of applicant_________________________ 1. Nationality ______________________________ 2. Age_____________ 3. Address in Republic at which notices may be served

_______________________________________ 4. Is application on own account or as agent for another person?

_________________________________ (See Note below). 6. If employed by another person the name and address of that person ____________________________________________________________________________________ 7. If not resident in the Republic the name and address of agent or attorney __ 8. Have you ever held prospecting rights before? (Give details) 9. Have you ever had prospecting or mining rights revoked?(Give details). 10. Have you ever been convicted of any offence against the mining or labour laws? (Give details) Following Documents should be attached:-

a) Documentation of the technical and financial resource which the applicant has b) Available as well as its experience in the management and conduct of the proposal operations. c) The work programme to be carried out and the minimum expenditures necessary for its

implementation d) The infrastructures, if any, needed for the implementation e) If a corporations or company, a certified copy of the certificate of incorporation other constitutive

document Notes:

(1) If you are acting as agent for another person, that person should complete and sing the undertaking in Form 2.

(2) The fee prescribed in the First Schedule should be sent with this application. (3) Proof of payment of any stamp tax due should accompany this application.

I hereby declare that the above statements are true Date__________ ____________________ (Signature of applicant) (For official use only) Fee paid Annual fee Shs. SL _____ Receipt N0.__________ Date_________________ Stamp Tax___________ Prospecting permit No________________ issued on______________________ For (mineral) ___________________in ________________________________ Entered in Register of Prospecting Permit ________________________________

Form 2 Mining Regulations Third Schedule

UNDERTAKING BY PRINCIPAL Regulation 7 (2) In consideration of the grant of a prospecting permit to my agent (name) I/we hereby undertake to be responsible for all the acts and omission of the said (name)____________________________________________________________ In the course of prospecting operations carried out by him as my/our agent under the authority of the said prospecting permit and I /we further undertake to pay to the Minister of Mineral and Water Resources or to any other person any sums which may be payable in respect of such prospecting operations. Date__________ ____________________ (Signature of applicant) If on behalf of a company, state capacity: _________________________________________________________________

FORM 3 Mining Regulations Third Schedule

PROSPECTING PERMIT Regulation 7(3) No. ____________ Subject to the provisions of the mining code and the regulations there under, now in force or which may come into force during the currency of this permit permission is hereby granted to

Of_______________________________________________________________ To prospect on his own behalf/as agent for_______________________________ ______________of________________________________________for one year From the date hereof for such minerals (other than Hydrocarbons) and in such areas as are here in described: Minerals: Area: Date_______________ _____________________________ Minister of Mineral and water resources Fee paid: Annual fee Shs.SL____________Receipt No.___________Dated_____________

* * * * * * * * * *

Renewals From____________ To___________ Signature and Date


APPLICATION FOR EXCLUSIVE PROSPECTING LICENSE

Regulation 11 To the Minister of Water and Mineral Resources (submit in triplicate) Date and time of receipt by Minister 1. Name of applicant ________________________________________________ 2. Address in Republic at which notices may be served____________________ _____________________________________________________________ 3. Number of prospecting permit and date of issue or renewal

1. ___________________________________________________________ 4. Date of erection of beacons______________________________________ 5. If prospecting permit was issued as agent for another person, the name and address of that person. ____________________________________________________________ 5. State the minerals for which rights are desired

Approximate area required and general situation __________________ ________________________________________________Square kilometres Locality ___________________________________________________ District ____________________________________________________ Notes: 1) Attach a sketch plan in triplicate showing the location Beacon and all other beacons, the lengths and

bearings of the sides of the area, main topographical features in the vicinity and such other information as is necessary to establish the area on the ground and to delineate it on an official map of the locality.

2) Attach a statement of finance available (to be signed by the principal where applicable of finance available (to be signed by the principal where applicable) sufficient for the minimum work obligation for the first year at the rate of SHs. SL. Eight hundred (800) per square kilometre.

3) Enclose the following fees: application fee and the 1st years rent prescribed in the first schedule. 4) Proof of payment of any stamp tax due should accompany this application I declare that the foregoing particulars are true and that the area has been fully and properly demarcated as required by Regulation 3 of the Mining Regulations. Date_______________ (Signature of applicant) (For official use only) Fees paid Application fee Shs.So__________ Receipt N0.________ Date_________ 1ts year’s rent Shs. So__________ Receipt N0.________ Date__________ Stamp Tax___________


EXCLUSIVE PROSPECTING LICENSE Regulation 13

This exclusive prospecting license subject to the provisions of the Mining Code and of the Regulation there under, now in force or which may come into force during the currency of this license and subject also to the special terms and conditions hereinafter contained is here by granted to

Of_______________________________________________________________ For a period of one year from the ________________ day of _______________ 19_______________ within the area comprising ________________ square kilometres situated at _____________ in the _____________ district as the same is delineated on the plan annexed hereto and thereon edged in red. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Date ___________ ____________________________ Minister of Mineral and Water Resources Fee paid: 1st year’s rent Shs. So ______ Receipt No.________ Dated__________

FORM 6 Mining Regulations Third Schedule `

Application For Mining Permit Regulation18 (1) To the Minister of Mineral and Water Resources (Submit in Triplicate) 1. Name of applicant ___________________________________________ 2. Address in Republic at which notices may be served _________________________________________________________________ 3. Prospecting permit number and date of issue or renewal _______________________________________________________________ 4. If prospecting permit was issued as agent for another person, the name and address of that person________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 5. Date of erection of beacons_________________________________________ 6. Mineral to be mined ______________________________________________ 7. Dimension of permit area: Length _______________________________ feet Width_______________________________feet 8. If not rectangular, state reasons why a rectangular area cannot be demarcated _____________________________________________________ 9. Location details: Locality _______________________________________ District_________________________________________ Notes: (1) Attach a sketch plan in triplicate showing the Location Beacon and all other beacons, the lengths and bearings of the sides of the area, main topographical features in vicinity and such other information as is necessary to establish the area on the ground and to delineate it on an official map of the locality (2) The following fees must be paid with this application: the application fee and 1st year’s rent prescribed in the First Schedule. (3) Proof of payment of any stamp tax due should accompany this application 4. Area retained with details of identified mineral the estimated inferred and proven reserves, the Geotechnic and hydrogeology the tectonics, the properties and chemical composition of minerals and the country rock 5. Technological report in the mineral processing alternatives for the ore 6. Programme of proposed mining operations indicating the project and dates for the commencement of mine construction and of commercial production 6. Technical and financial ability I declare that the foregoing particulars are true and that the area has been fully and properly demarcated as required by Regulation 3 of the Mining Regulation Date ________________ _______________________ (Signature of holder of prospecting permit) (For official use only) Fees paid Application fee Shs. SL.________ Receipt No._________ Dated ___________1st years rent Shs. SL. ________ Receipt No. _________ Dated____________Stamp Tax ________


MINING PERMIT Regulation 18(3) No.______________ Subject to the provisions of the mining code and of the regulations there under, now in force or which may come into force during the currency of this mining permit, permission is hereby granted to _________________________________________________________________ Of _______________________________________________________________ to mine___________within the area situated at ___________________________ in_______________District as the same is described in his application and sketch plan dated ____________, a copy of which is annexed here to, for a period of one year the________th day of______________, 19____________ Date _________________ ________________________________ Minister of Minerals and Water Resources Fee paid: 1st year’s rent Shs. SL.___________ Receipt No.__________ Dated___________ * * * * * * * * * * RENEWALS Application for renewal

a) The period of renewal desired b) The area, which the license holder intends to retain, with a topographical map of the region out ling the

configuration and dimensions of the area. c) A report detailing the exploration activities carried out in license area. The expenditure in incurred and

the results achieved. d) Proposed overall work programme and minimum expenditure, to be carried out during the period of

renewal. From ____________to_________________ signature and Date


APPLICATION FOR MINING LEASE Regulation 21(1) To the Minister of Mineral and Water Resources (Submit in Quadruplicate) Date and time or receipt by Minister________________________________ 1) Name of applicant ____________________________________________ 2) Address in Republic at which notes may be served

________________________________________________________ 3) Number of prospecting permit and date of issue or renewal

___________________________________________________________ 4) If prospecting permit was issued as agent for another person, the name and address of that

person__________________________________________ 5) Date of erection of beacons ________________________________________ 6) Minerals to be mined _____________________________________________ 7) Location and approximate area of lease______________ locality _________ District

__________ Area ___________ Square kilometres. 8) What term of years is required? _____________________________________ 9) Are any special conditions proposed for the lease? If so submit details of the proposals

________________________________________________ Notes: Attach a sketch plan in quadruplicate showing the location Beacon, Boundary Beacons, if any, lengths and bearings of the sides of the area, main topographical features in vicinity, and such other information as is necessary to establish the area on the ground and to delineate it on an official map of the locality. Indicate proposed rented surface area:

a) Attach a statement of finance available (to be signed by the principal where applicable) for the development of the mine.

b) In a separate memorandum give details of the deposit, any exploration work carried out, and the basis of calculations of ore reserves sufficient to warrant the grant of a mining lease for the term of years requested. Also give indication of what markets are expected for the products.

c) Enclose the following fees: the application fee, the annual rent for the 1st year and the annual surface rent, all as prescribed in the first schedule.

d) Proof of payment of any stamp tax due should accompany this application. I declare the foregoing particulars are true and that the area has been fully and properly demarcated as required by regulation 3.

Date _______________ ____________________________ (Signature of holder of prospecting permit) (For official use only) Fees paid: Application fee Shs.SL.________________ receipt No.___________ Dated ________________________ 1st years rent Shs. Sl. ________________ receipt No.___________ Dated__________________________ 1st year’s surface Rent Shs.SL.________________ receipt No. _________ Dated____________________ Stamp Tax ___________


MINING LEASE Regulation 24

No.________________ This mining lease is granted to_______________________________________________ _________________________of ____________________________________________ _____________________For the purpose of mining ______________________________ in that piece of land comprising ________________square kilometres as the same is delineated in the survey plan annexed hereto and thereon edged in red for a term of_____________years from the_______________th day of ___________20__________ subject to the provisions of the mining code and the regulations there under, now in force or which may come into force during the currency of this mining lease, and subject to the special terms and conditions here in after set forth. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Dated this __________________day of ___________, 20_________________________ ________________________________ Minister of Water and Mineral Resources Fees paid: 1st years rent Shs. Sl. ______________ Receipt No._____________ Dated________________ 1st year’s surface Rent Shs.SL._____________ Receipt No._____________ Dated _______________


APPLICATION FOR AMALGAMATION Regulation 26(1) To the Director General of the Ministry of Water and Mineral Resources (submit in triplicate) 1) I/We being the holder of _______________________________________________ oil exploration

permits/ exclusive prospecting licenses/ mining permits/oil mining leases/mining leases* forming a single block hereby request that the said licenses/permits/leases* be amalgamated under the provisions of Article 13 of the mining code.

2) The registered numbers of the said license/permits/leases* are as follows: Official numbers Minerals _____________________ __________________________

3) Fee of Shs. SL. _________________ is enclosed with this application.

Date__________________________ ______________________________________ (Signature of applicant) (Delete as necessary) (For official use only) 1) Fee paid:

application fee Shs. SL.____________ Receipt No.__________ Dated_________________ 2) Registered numbers have been checked and are correctly quoted and are current

___________________________________________________________________________ 3) Amalgamation certificate No.___________________ Issue on_________ Dated___________


AMALGAMATION CERTIFICATE Regulations 26(3) Under the provisions of Article 13 of the Mining Code, the following licenses/permits/leases* are hereby amalgamated from the __________________ day of __________20__________________ OEP/EPL/MP/OML/ML Nos.__________________________________________________________________________ Date___________________ _________________________________ Director General of the Ministry of Water and Mineral Resource (*Delete as necessary) Fee paid: Application fee Shs.SL.______________ Receipt No.________ Dated______________

FORM 12

Mining Regulations Third Schedule

APPLICATION FOR SUSPENSION OF AN OBLIGATION Regulation 27(1) To the Minister of Water and Mineral Resources (submit in Duplicate) 1) Under the provisions of regulation 27 of the Mining Regulations application is hereby made

for the suspension of the obligation(s) cited below in respect of the following permits/licenses/leases*_______________________________________________________ Article Reason

Regulation for or other Obligation requiring condition Imposed Suspension __________ ___________ _______________

2) The period of suspension requested is from ________________________________________ to _______________________________

3) The fee of Shs. SL. _________________ forwarded with this application. 4) Any other special comments __________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________ __________________________________ (Signature of applicant) (* Delete as necessary) (for official use only) Fee paid: Application fee Shs.SL.______________ Receipt No.___________ Dated______________

FORM 13 Mining Regulation Third Schedule

SUSPENSION SERTIFICATE Regulation 27(3) Under the provision of regulation 27 of the Mining Regulations, I hereby approve suspension of the obligations cited below in respect of the following licenses/permits/leases for period of________days/months from the __________ day of ____________, 20__________________ OEP/EPL/MP/OML/ML Obligation suspended ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ SPECIAL CONDITIONS Date __________________ ________________________________ Minister of Water and Mineral Resources Fee paid: Application fee Shs.SL._______________ Receipt No____________ Dated ______________


APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER Regulation 28(1) To the Minister of Water and Mineral Resources (submit in Triplicate) Exclusive prospective license (s) No(s). _____________________________ Mining permit (S)/Mining lease(s) In consideration of the payment of Shs.SL_____________________________________ By_______________________ of____________________________ I/we_______________________________________________________ being the holder of the said _________________________________ No (S). ______________________________ (EPL/MP/ML) Do hereby apply for the approval of the transfer of the said ____________________________ No(s). ________________________________________ (EPL/MP/ML) Of ________________________________ in accordance with the provisions for the Mining Code and the Regulations. ________________________________________ (Signature of transferor) And I /we______________________________________________________________________ do hereby accept the said___________________ No(s)._________________________________ (EPL/MP.ML) Subject to the approval being granted and to the provisions of the Mining Code, the Regulations and to any terms and conditions under which the said __________________________________ were granted. (EPL/MP/ML) _________________________ (Signature of transferee) Note: 1) The application fee prescribed in the first Schedule should be sent with this application. 2) Proof of payment of any stamp tax due should accompany this application. 3) The original license, permit or lease should be sent with this application. APPROVAL The above application for the transfer of the said EPL/MP/ML No(s). ________________________________________________________Is hereby approved. Date ____________________ ___________________________________ Minister of Water and Mineral Resources (For official use only) Fee paid: Application fee Shs. SL. Receipt No.______________ Dated_______________ Stamp Tax____________


TRANSFER OF SHARES, ETC. Regulation 28(3) In consideration of the payment of Shs.SL.__________________ By_________________________________of________________________________ I/we_______________________________being the holder of the exclusive prospecting license(s)/mining lease(s) described below do hereby request approval of the transfer of the share(s) in such____________________to the said__________________________________ _________________________________ (Signature of transferor) EPL/MP/ML(s) shares to the transferred _______________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________ ________________________________________ _______________________________ ________________________________________ _______________________________ _________________________________________ and I/we the transferee of the said share(s) hereby accept the said share(s) subject to approval being granted in the proportions shown above, subject to the provision of the Mining Code and the Regulations, and to any terms and conditions under which the said_____________were granted. (EPL/MP/ML) __________________________________ (Signature of Transferee)Note 1. The original exclusive prospecting license, mining permit or mining liase in which shares are to be transferred must be sent with this application. 2. The fee prescribed in the first schedule in respect of this transfer for each license, permit or lease should accompany this application. 3. If the space above is insufficient a separate sheet should be affixed to each copy of the application. 4. If a separate document has been drawn up creating the share or other interest the original document and two certified true copies shall be sent with this application. 5. in the case of a mining lease, attention is drawn to Article50 of the Mining Code which requires the approval of the Minister of Water and Mineral Resources before shares or other rights or interest are created, unless such transfer is provided for in the terms and conditions of the lease itself. 6. Proof of payment of any stamp tax due should accompany this application. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER

In accordance with the provisions of Article 50 of the Mining Code, the above transfer of share(s) is hereby approved.

Dated________________________ _________________________________ Minister of Water and Mineral Resources


APPLICATION FOR SURRENDER OF (part of*) Regulation 29 EXCLUSIVE PROSPECTING LICENSE/MINING LEASE To the Minister of Water and Mineral Resources (submit in Triplicate) No.____________________________________________ 1) I/we ___________________________________________being the holder of exclusive

prospecting licence/mining lease No.___________________________________________ hereby apply for your approval for the said license/lease apart of the said license/lease* to be surrendered with effect from the _________ day of __________, 20_________

2) I/we enclose the original license/lease and the surrender fee prescribed in the first schedule of the Mining Regulations.

3) I/we certify that all excavations on the area to be surrendered have been secured in a permanent manner and that all beacons and boundary marks will be removed there form.

4) I/we enclose plans in triplicate of the part to be surrendered and the portion to be retained, which has been redemarcated as shown on the plans.

Date ________________ __________________________________ (Signature of holder) APPROVAL The surrender of (part of) exclusive prospecting license/mining lease No.___________________________________________ is hereby approved. Date_______________ _______________________________ Minister of Water and Mineral Resources *Delete if the whole license or lease is being finally surrendered. Attention is drawn to Article 23 of the Mining Code regarding the submission of plans, etc. to the Director General of the Ministry of Water and Mineral Resources. (For official use only) Fee paid: Surrender fee Shs. SL.________________ Receipt No.____________ Dated_____________


APPLICATION FOR RIGHT OF PASSAGEWAY Regulation 30(1) To the Minister of Water and Mineral Resources (submit in Triplicate) 1) I/we _____________________________________being the holder of oil exploration permit/exclusive

prospecting license/mining permit/oil mining lease/mining lease No.________________________ hereby request that right of passageway be granted over the lands delineated in the sketch plan annexed here to, and comprising approximately ___________________________ (state area)

2) I/we attach hereto a list of the names and addresses, so far as I/we have been able to ascertain, of the persons alleging lawful interest in the land over which passageway is desired. Compensation has/has not been agreed with these persons for the use of the land.

3) I/we also have shown on the annexed plan the boundaries of other licenses, permits or leases over which passageway is requested and which are not held by me/us. Agreement as to the passageway has/have not been secured from the holders of these other rights.*

4) I/we enclose the application fee and the rent payable in respect of the first year as prescribed in the first schedule of the Mining Regulations.

Date _____________________ __________________________________ (signature of applicant) *when agreement has been reached with third parties for the usage of the land and compensation or other terms have been agreed, evidence should be submitted with this application. (for official use only) Fee paid: Application fee Shs. SL._________ Receipt No.______________ Dated_______________ 1st years rent Shs.SL. ___________ Receipt No. _____________ Dated _______________


GRANT OF RIGHT OF PASSAGEWAY Regulation 30(4)

1) Right of passageway is here by granted to______________________________________ ____________________________, holder of __________________________________ _____________________________No. ______________________________________ in OEP/EPL/MP/OML/ML respect of the land delineated in the plan annexed here to and thereon edged in red during the currency of the said license/permit/lease or of any right or title replacing the same.

2) This right is granted subject to the provisions of the Mining Code and Regulations there under, now in force or which may come into force during the currency of this right, and to the following special terms and conditions.

SPERCIAL TERMS AND CONDITINS Dated this ____________________day of ____________, 20__________ __________________________________ Minister of Water and Mineral Resources Fees paid: Application fee Shs.SL. ____________ Receipt No. ___________ Dated _______________ 1st year’s rent Shs.SL. _____________ Receipt No. ___________ Dated _______________

FORMS 19 Mining Regulations Third Schedule

NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE Regulation 31 To _______________________________________________________________________ Subject:________________________________________________________________(license/permit/Lease No.________________________________________________) Where as you are the holder of the above mentioned ___________________________ and where as it has been brought to my attention that you appear to have contravened the provision of the Mining Code and/ or the Mining Regulations in the manner set forth below. Article or Regulation Details of alleged contravention Contravened (time, manner, place, etc.) Now therefore, I hereby require you to show cause to me at ________________ on or before the _______________ day of __________________, 20_________either in writing or by attending personally why the said_____________ should not be revoked forthwith. Date __________________ ____________________________________ Minister of Water and Mineral Resources


APPLICATION FOR OIL EXPLORATION Regulation 32(1) PERMIT/OIL MINING LEASE (Delete as necessary) To the Minister of Water and Mineral Resources (submit in Triplicate)

1. Name of applicant (s)__________________________________________________ 2.Address of applicant (s)__________________________________________________ 3. Nationality ____________________________________________________________ 4. Attach information concerning: (i) the applicant’s place of registration or incorporation, its principal place of business, its board of directors and senior management, the domicile and nationality of the member of the board of directors and its capital structure. (ii) the form of organization of the applicant, including information concerning the applicant’s relation with its parent company, if any, and other affiliated companies, its petroleum production, refining and marketing activities. (iii) the financial structure of the applicant and its parent company, if any including annual report together with audited balance sheets and profit and loss statements for the past three years, and any reports which the applicant or its parent company may have filed with Government agencies responsible for securities regulation during that period. (iv) how exploration and development activities would be financed if the application is successful and how performance would be guaranteed. And (v) the applicant’s previous experience in exploration for, and development of, hydrocarbons. When an application is submitted by a group of two or more companies, the above information shall be submitted for each company in the group. The operating agreement shall be submitted. 5. State the period for which the permit or lease is required_______________________ 6. Attach description of the area applied for (in accordance with regulation 33)and the approximate number of square kilometre s contained therein In the case of an application for oil Mining lease

(I) Show details of the current oil exploration permit or the adjacent lease (II) Include a detailed report, which will satisfy the Minister as to the commerciality of the

proposal lease area. And (III) Include detailed proposals for the development of the proposal lease area.

7. If any special terms and conditions are proposed, submit details in a separate memorandum 8. Include the application fee as prescribed in the first schedule of the Mining Regulations. 9. Attach a memorandum containing other particulars that the Minister may require or that the applicant

wishes the Minister to consider. I/we certify that all the particulars supplied with this application are correct. Date _____________________________ _______________________________ (signature of applicant) (For official use only) Fee paid: Application fee Shs.SL. ______________ Receipt No. _________ Dated ______________


APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO USE EXPLOSIVES Regulation 57 To the Director General of the Ministry of Water and Mineral Resources (submit in Triplicate) 1. Name of applicant ________________________________________________________ 2. Address _________________________________________________________________ 3. Place at which explosive are to be used. (Quote license, permit or lease 4. Name of holder of blasting permit and number of permit Name ______________________________No. _________________________ 5. Estimated monthly quantities of fracture explosives, detonators, fuses, etc. which will be required _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 6. Details of approved storage available ________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Note: If storage arrangements have not yet been approved, supply details and drawings is triplicate of the proposed storage boxes, store or magazine, together with a site plan in triplicate showing the proposed location of the site and distances to places sued by the general public and employees. 7. include fee for authority to use explosive as prescribed in the first schedules of the Mining Regulations ______________________________________ Date. ________________ ____________________________________ (Signature of applicant) (for official use only) Approval is hereby granted for explosives to be used subject to the following conditions: (1) Fracture explosives shall be stored__________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ (2) Detonators shall be Stored_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ (3) Transport from approved storage to the site at which explosives are to be used shall be by _________________________________________________________________________________________ Dated __________________ ____________________________________________________ Director General of the Ministry of Water and Mineral Resources Fee paid: Shs.SL. __________________ Receipt No. ___________________ Dated. _______________________


APPLICATION FOR BLASTING PERMIT Regulation 59(1) To the Director/General of the Ministry of Mineral and Water Resources (Submit in Duplicate) 1. Name of applicant _________________________________________________________ 2. Age_____________________________3. Address_______________________________ 3. State whether you require permit for blasting on the surface only, or also for blasting underground. 4. Give details of previous experience in blasting operations and attach any blasting permit or certificate

issued by any other authority 5. If you do not possess any previous authority for carrying out blasting operation you should, if possible,

arrange for the holder of a blasting permit to complete the following certificate 6. Include fee for a blasting permit prescribed in the Firs Schedule of the Mining Regulation CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE I, _____________ being the holder of blasting permit NO____________________________ Have examined the applicant as to his knowledge of the use of explosives and he has carried out blasting operations under my supervision satisfactorily. I believe him to be competent to undertake blasting operations. Date ___________________ ________________________________ (signature of holder of blasting permit No________) I certify that the details in the applications are true and I hereby apply for a basting permit. Date _____________ ________________________________________ (Signature of applicant ) (For official use only) fee paid Shs So_________ Receipt No.___________ Date _________________________ Evidence of previous experience accepted ___________________________________ Applicant examined as to his knowledge ____________________________________ Blasting permit No______________________ issued on________________________ Entered in Register of Blasting Permits ______________________________________

FROM 23 Mining Regulations Third Schedule

BLASTING PERMIT Regulation 59(3) No._____________________ ___________________________________________of ____________________ (name) Whose signature is affixed here to is authorized to carry out blasting operations in surface workings only/and in underground workings. This permit is valid for five (5) years from the _______________ day of ___________________ 20 ______________ unless suspended or revoked. _____________________ _________________________________ (Signature of holder) Director General of the Ministry of Water and Mineral Resources


APPROVED EXPLOSIVE STORAGE Regulation 60(7) The storage of fracture explosives and detonators is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:

1. Fracture explosives not exceeding______________ kilo in weight shall be stored in ____________________situated at _______________________ in __________________District.

2. Detonators not exceeding____________ in number shall be stored in _______________ situated at ____________in __________District.

3. The person storing explosives for the purpose of regulation 58 is _______________ of ___________________ who shall be responsible for the observance of the regulations regarding conditions of storage and the issue of explosives for use.

4. Storage shall be in accordance with the drawing, specifications and plans annexed hereto, and no alteration to the approved arrangements may be made without prior written approval.

Date________________ __________________________________ Director General of the Ministry of Water and Mineral Resources


LICENSE TO EXPORT MINERALS Regulation 61(1) License No._________________________ License is here by granted to ________________________________________ Of _______________________________________________________to export the following consignment of minerals by air/sea/postal means:

1. Mineral ____________________________________________________ quantity, quality, etc.__________________________________________ consignee/addressee_________________________________________ Estimated value: Shs.SL._______________________________________

2. It is certified that provisional royalty has been paid secured in respect of this consignment to my satisfaction.

3. This license is valid until__________________________________ (date). Date ________________ ______________________________ irector General of the Ministry of Water and Mineral Resources Fee paid: Shs. SL._______________________ Receipt No._______________ Date.__________


MINERALS DEALER’S LICENSE Regulation 61(2) License is hereby granted to __________________________________________ of _____________________________________________________To deal in _____________________________________ at ______________________subject to The provisions of the Mining Code and Regulations for the time being in force. This license is valid until _______________________________________(date). Date. ________________ _________________________________________ Minister of Water and Mineral Resources Fee paid: Shs.SL._______________ Receipt No.___________ Dated _________________