Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR)
Permit to import and possess explosives
Permit to import and possess explosives
1. Service Description
Permit to import and possess explosives is a document that allows a company to import explosives from other countries into Botswana and possess them
2. How do I obtain service
· Mail by post office
3. How do I apply for service
The permit can only be acquired if the applicant comply with the following requirements
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If the applicant is a company, it must have in its employment number of persons holders of valid Botswana blasting licences required for the operation the permit for which the company has applied for.
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If the applicant is a company, it must have in its employment a number of persons holders of valid Botswana blasting licences required for the operation, the permit for which the company has applied for
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The applicant must have licensed explosives storage facility for the quantities the quantities is required to import at a time.
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The applicant must have licensed transport facility for explosives.
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The applicant must have a definite purpose to use explosives with a proof for it.
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If the above criterior is met, Form A should be filled
4. Cost involved in obtaining service
· Nil
5.Where can I get more information
· Visit Department of mines office in Gaborone or Francistown
· Telephone
· Email
- visit our website: www.mines.gov.bw
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