As of 1 July 2025, the Mineral Resource Authority is composed, on the one hand, of the Licence Department and the Inspection and Technical Department of the Ministry of Business, Raw Materials, Energy, Justice and Gender Equality, on the other hand, of the Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities (EAMRA), which is part of the Ministry for Nature and the Environment.
OBS! The legislation still mentions the Raw Materials Agency as the authority, which has been transferred to the Licence Department and the Inspection and Technical Department.
The Licence Department deals with the processing and administration of raw material licences in connection with exploration and exploitation, while the Inspection and Technical Department deals with safety and supervision. The Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities (EAMRA) is responsible for environmental aspects in connection with the exploration and exploitation of raw materials.
Mineral Resource Authority - overview
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Ministry of Business, Raw Materials, Energy, Justice and Gender Equality |
Ministry of Nature and the Environment |
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Licence Department |
Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities (EAMRA) |
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Minerals |
Nature, environment and climate conditions |
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Social Sustainability Assessment (SSA) |
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) |
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Permits and authorisations concerning minerals, local mineral activity, sand/gravel and scientific studies covered by the Mineral Activities Act and the Local Mineral Activities Act. |
Requirements and conditions with regard to natural, environmental and climatic conditions in permits and authorisations concerning minerals, local mineral activity, sand/gravel and scientific studies covered by the Mineral Activities Act and the Local Mineral Activities Act. |
Communication between the Licence Department and the Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities (EAMRA)
The Licence Department is responsible for the preliminary processing of company applications and applications relating to raw material activities.
Applications include permits for feasibility, exploration, field activities, exploitation and other activities and may require an environmental assessment and environmental decision.
In cases requiring a decision on environmental matters, the Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities (EAMRA) shall be involved in the processing of the case.
EAMRA carries out the environmental impact assessment within the framework of the applicable legislation, relevant international standards and recognised practices.