Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR)
Mineral Revenue Collection (Royalties)
Mineral Revenue Collection (royalties)
1. Service Description
Collection of royalties on behalf of the Government
2. Who pays
3. How do I pay
Royalties payable shall be the following percentage of gross market value for the minerals payable monthly to the Botswana Government through the Director of Mines.
Mineral Type Percentage
Precious stones 10%
Precious metals 5%
Other minerals or mining products 3%
Royalties payable shall be the following perentage of gross market value. Gross market value is defined as the sale vlue receivable at the mine gate in an arms length transaction without discounts, commissions or deductions for the mineral or mineral product on disposal.
4. Where to pay
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Department of mines office in Gaborone or Francistown
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Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 12:45 hrs, 13:45 - 16:30 hrs
5. Cost involved in obtaining service
· transaction costs
5.Where can I get more information
· Visit Department of mines office in Gaborone or Francistown
· Teelphone
Email
visit our website: www.mines.gov.bw
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