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  • Abfall und Umweltschutz
  • Bauen und Immobilien

If you wish to set up a mining operation to extract and process certain mineral resources, you must notify the competent authority in advance.

  • Basic information

    You must notify the competent authority of the establishment of a mining operation. If you do not submit the notification on time, a fine of up to EUR 2,500 may be imposed.

    The obligation to notify does not apply if you submit an operating plan instead.

    Requirements

    • Your project must not conflict with any overriding public interests.
    • In addition, the project must be of low risk and importance, so that the protection of employees and third parties and the reutilization of the surface is ensured even without an operating plan obligation.

  • Procedure

    You can notify the establishment of a mining operation online via the "BergPass" platform or directly to your competent authority.

    Submit notification of the establishment of a mining operation online via the "BergPass" platform:

    • Call up the "BergPass" online platform and log in.
      • To register, you will need a bundID and an identity card or residence permit with an active online ID function.
    • Call up the registration form and fill it out completely and truthfully.
    • Upload the required documents as a file and send the notification.

    Submit notification of the establishment of a mining operation directly to the responsible mining authority:

    • Contact the competent authority and coordinate the required documents.
    • Submit the notification and all documents to your competent mining authority.

    Further procedural steps:

    • The competent authority will check your notification and the documents submitted. If any documents are missing, they will contact you.

    You will receive a notification confirming receipt of your notification. In addition, the notification will be sent electronically to the relevant mailbox (bundID or ELSTER company account) in advance and information will be displayed in "BergPass".

  • Necessary Documents
    • You must enclose a dismantling plan with your notification that contains all essential details, in particular
      • the name of the mineral resources you wish to extract,
      • a map on a suitable scale with a precise indication of the field in which the mineral resources are to be extracted,
      • details of the intended work program, the planned underground and surface facilities and the time schedule,
        • information on measures to reclaim the surface during extraction and on appropriate precautionary measures for the period after the cessation of operations.
      • Information on the date of commencement of construction of the operation.

  • Competent Department

  • Online Services

  • Fees / Costs

    gebührenfrei

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    You must report the establishment of your mining operation at least 2 weeks before the start of your intended activity.

    How long does it take to process

    7 days bis 14 days

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 16.04.2026

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