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Overview

Restricted Blasting Licence is issued to an individual to conduct blasting operations outside the mine/quarry in Botswana.

Who is eligible?

Restricted Blasting Licence holder (Citizens/non-citizens).

How do I get this service?

Log on to;

Mining Cadastre portal: https://portal.miningcadastre.gov.bw

What supporting documents are required?
  • Form L in the First Schedule of Explosives Act
  • One copy of certified National Identity card (Omang)
  • Two passport sized photographs with white background
  • Police clearance certificate
How long will this service take?

Thirty (30) days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Director

Department of Mines
Letsema Office Park, Fairgrounds
Block C, Plot 61920
Private Bag 0049
Gaborone, Botswana

Tel: (+267)365 7000
Fax: (+267)395 2141
Email: mines [at] gov.bw (mines[at]gov[dot]bw) 

Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Where can I get more information on this Service

Director
Department of Mines Francistown Regional Office
Nglishi Towers, Light Industrial Area
Plot 252
Private Bag F0081
Francistown, Botswana

Tel: (+267)244 1200
Fax: (+267)240 6004
Email: mines [at] gov.bw (mines[at]gov[dot]bw)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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