official digital platforms that support licensing, applications, and regulatory services across the Mineral and Petroleum Resources

Empowering Digital Access

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) continues to advance digital transformation through integrated online systems. These secure platforms enable transparent, efficient, and convenient submission and processing of mining, petroleum, and licensing applications.

SAMRAD Online Portal

The South African Mineral Resources Administration Database (SAMRAD) provides a platform for prospecting and mining right applications, renewals, and data submissions in compliance with the MPRDA.

Access SAMRAD

Mining Licensing System

Project Indwe developed the new integrated online Mining Licensing System. The map viewer and online application allows registered industry users the opportunity to register as a user, view the map, use search and report functionality, and to initiate and complete client-driven lodgement submissions using a seamless digital grid — including online payment.

Visit Mining Licensing System

Junior Mining Exploration Fund

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), in partnership with the Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) and the Council for Geosciences (CSG), have re-opened applications for the Junior Mining Exploration Fund.

Apply via IDC

Petroleum Licensing Resources

This page assists applicants seeking Wholesale, Retail, Manufacturing, and Temporary Petroleum Licences. Downloadable resources include application forms, annual information submissions, viewing request forms and related documentation required by the Petroleum Products Act.

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