Surface Rights Fees

An annual surface rights fee shall be collected from the holders of Mineral Rights in accordance with the following schedule:

 

1. For exploration licenses and authorizations:

  1. For the initial term: USD 5.00 per hectare in Afghani
  2. For the initial renewal term: USD 10.00 per hectare in Afghani
  3. For subsequent renewal terms: USD 15.00 per hectare in Afghani

 

2. For exploitation licenses and authorizations:

  1. For metallic and Non-Metallic minerals, USD 25.00 per hectare in Afghani
  2. For quarry minerals, USD 25.00 per hectare in Afghani
  3. For gemstones, USD 35.00 per hectare in Afghani