a.      In accord with the policy of the Ministry of Mines, our ministry is not making own investment, but to encourage foreign and local investors to invest in the mining sector.

b.      The investor can invest as a foreign direct investment (FDI) or joint investment with local company.

c.      For investors who would like to do exploration to confirm the reserve of a deposit or to start with the grassroots exploration operations in a virgin land, they may apply accordingly clearly stating their intentions.

d.      Funds required to conduct the prospecting, exploration and feasibility study are borne by the investor 100% at his own risk.

e.       Ministry of Mines not allowed to export the raw ore.

f.       Investor should be made value added (or) mineral processing.

g.      Ministry encourages to establish the refinery plants/ smelters with the latest technologies.