Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Prospecting

  • 20-01-2012 3:29am
    #1
    shanered
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭


    Can somebody clarify what happens when somebody with a prospecting licence makes a find, I know its a slightly tricky question with the state owning sometimes, land owners other times.
    How much is a prospecting licence?
    And in general tell me more about prospecting and any info on it.
    Thanks in advance!


Comments

  • #2
    Oldtree
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,109 ✭✭✭Oldtree


    Have a look here at the gov website that gives an explaination and should tell you most of what you want to know. Don't be afraid to ring them for a definitive answer to your further questions.

    http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/Natural/Exploration+and+Mining+Division/Mining+in+Ireland/Permitting+Minerals+Development.htm

    and ok whats been found and where??? iv'e got my drill ready if its gold :D


  • #3
    shanered
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭shanered


    Cheers, though read that already, its actually fairly vague.
    May ring'em though..


  • #4
    Cardinal Richelieu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,407 ✭✭✭Cardinal Richelieu


    Ask them about gold panning if you do call them, I was listening to Radio Canada and they were saying gold panning on the beaches of NewFoundland was fairly popular last year with the locals and tourists.


  • #5
    shanered
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭shanered


    Wouldn't mind trying something like that myself, just to see if it would work even!


  • #6
    NotCarrotRidge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 160 ✭✭NotCarrotRidge


    shanered wrote: »
    Can somebody clarify what happens when somebody with a prospecting licence makes a find, I know its a slightly tricky question with the state owning sometimes, land owners other times.
    How much is a prospecting licence?
    And in general tell me more about prospecting and any info on it.
    Thanks in advance!

    If the holder of a PL finds something which they believe to be economically mineable, they must then apply for a mining licence or mining permit, depending on who owns the mineral rights. They will also require planning permission.

    Royalties have to be paid to the owner of the mineral rights (usually the state, but in some cases there are individuals involved). This is a matter for negotiation.

    It costs less than €200 to apply for a licence. When you apply, you have to give an outline of what works you intend to carry out. Licences are subject to expenditure commitments, which must be reported on every two years.

    I think you have to pay some sort of fee once a licence has been granted. I'm not sure how much that is.


  • Advertisement
Advertisement