Mining & Quarrying Licenses in Laos

Mining licensing runs alongside investment licensing and concession agreements.

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The government inventory lists 7 formalities for mining & quarrying in Laos in this group. Mining licensing runs alongside investment licensing and concession agreements. The Ministry of Energy and Mines handles the main approvals, and sand and gravel extraction has its own license. Each entry below shows the responsible authority, listed review time, listed fee and when the source was last updated.

All Listed Formalities

License or formality	Type	Authority	Listed time	Listed fee (kip)	Source updated
License for Investment in Concession Business	Other	Investment Promotion Department	65 days	370,000	19 Jan 2018
Mining License	License	Mine Management Department	30 days	300,000	18 Oct 2017
Certificate of Approval for Economic-Technical Feasibility Study	Certificate	Mine Management Department	120 days	500,000	3 Oct 2017
License to Operate a Value-Added Industrial Plant and Mineral Separation*	License	Mine Management Department	30 days	300,000	7 Nov 2017
License to Operate Gravel-Sand Excavation Business	License	Department of Planning and Finance	5 days	800,000	21 Aug 2020
License to Provides Services Related to the Mining Business	License	Mine Management Department	30 days	300,000	10 Dec 2020
Permit for Using Radiation Sources	Other	Department of Science	10 days	None listed	7 Dec 2020

*The source gives no sector for this record, or files it elsewhere. AQQOUNT placed it here using the responsible authority.

Bold entries link to our detailed guides. Other names open the original government record.

Before You Rely on This List

Listed fee: the total first-issue amount in kip on the record. “See record” means the amount varies or is calculated separately.
Listed time: days as stated on the record. Actual timing depends on complete documents and any other approvals.
Source updated: records are often several years old, so confirm current rules with the authority before you file.
Coverage: the inventory does not include every provincial or departmental formality.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mining & quarrying licenses are listed in Laos?

The government inventory lists 7 formalities in this group, including licenses, certificates, registrations and permits. Provincial formalities may be additional.

Do I still need to register a company for mining & quarrying?

Generally, yes. Enterprise registration creates the business, and a sector license authorizes the regulated activity. Check each record for its specific sequence.

Are these fees and timelines current?

They are as published on the government inventory, and each entry shows when the source was updated. Some are several years old, so confirm them before budgeting.