Department of Mines and Geology Denies Uranium, Rare Earth Element Mining Permits
Summary
The Department of Mines and Geology has not issued any permits for uranium, rare earth elements, strategic minerals, or radioactive minerals, according to Director General Dinesh Kumar Napit. He said the proposed Mines and Minerals Bill should provide clear legal guidance while the permit process for small mines is being simplified.
Key Points
- Director General Dinesh Kumar Napit said no permits have been issued for uranium, rare earth elements, strategic minerals, or radioactive minerals.
- He called for clear legal provisions in the proposed Mines and Minerals Bill for sensitive mineral resources.
- The department says it is working to simplify permits for small-scale mines and community-linked projects.
- Napit said Nepal should focus on processing minerals domestically to create higher-value products.
