Determination of mining area

Main information

The mining organization's authorization to mine an exclusive deposit arises from the determination of the mining area. Any organization can start mining the exclusive/reserved deposit in the designated mining area only after the district mining authority has issued a permit. The mining area is determined by a decision of the relevant district mining authority.

This applies to you if

It concerns a miner who intends to mine an exclusive/reserved deposit in the future. 

When to use this service

In case of interest to mine an exclusive/reserved deposit 

Vyřízení služby - elektronicky

What you need if you are using this service

It is necessary to submit a scanned application (in case of submission by data box), or its electronic version provided with an electronic signature, or an application via the public portal AIS SBS.  

It is necessary to attach related documentation to the application. The application can be submitted only by an entrepreneur who is a (mining) organization in the sense of the Mining Act. 

Public portal forms are available on the web of the Czech Mining Authority .                                                                                                       

Where and how to solve this service

It is necessary to apply to the District Mining Authority; this step can also be done electronically (e-mail, data message). Submission is also possible via the public AIS SBS portal.

The decision may also be issued electronically by the district mining authority to the applicant.

Electronic contacts for the filing offices of the district mining authorities

How much will you pay

An administrative fee of CZK 1,500 is paid for the issuance of a decision. 

Vyřízení služby - osobně

What you need if you are using this service

It is necessary to make a submission to the relevant district mining authority.

It is necessary to attach related documentation to the application. The application can be submitted only by an entrepreneur who is a (mining) organization in the sense of the Mining Act. 

There are no paper forms, the application has a free form; the content requirements are set out in the Administrative Procedure Code, the Mining Act and Decree No. 172/1992 Coll. 

Where and how to solve this service

The service can be solved by submitting a personal application (filing office, protocol) to the relevant district mining office, or to address a postal item to this office. 

How much will you pay

An administrative fee of CZK 1,500 is paid for the issuance of a decision. 

Additional information

What is the benefit of this service

By determining the mining area, the mining organization has the right to apply for permit of future mining of the exclusive/reserved deposit. 

Appeal options

Remedies are governed by the Administrative Procedure Code. It is possible to file an appeal against the decision of the district mining authority, which is decided by the Czech Mining Authority. 

The appeal is lodged with the district mining authority that issued the decision. 

Legislation

Sanctions

None

Frequently asked questions

None