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The Directorate of Mining is responsible for managing mineral resources and administering the Minerals Act.

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  1. Law

    New Mineral Act imposes updated exploration rights and competency rules from July 1, 2026

    • The new Mineral Act, passed in 2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, with updated guidance provided on Dirmin.no.
    • Existing concessions continue unchanged; extraction rights to state minerals remain intact.
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  2. Law

    New Mineral Act establishes detailed requirements for exploration permits, competence, and internal control from July 1, 2026

    • Existing licenses continue unchanged; exploration rights with highest priority for state minerals have a validity of three years until July 1, 2029.
    • Exploration rights not achieving highest priority within three years post-enforcement lapse.
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  3. Report

    Mining Forum introduced to streamline mineral governance and enhance sustainable access to critical minerals

    • The Norwegian Directorate for Mineral Management (DMF) has launched the Mining Forum as a permanent collaboration platform for the mining industry, administration, state authorities, Sami interests, and NGOs.
    • The forum consists of five permanent sub-forums meeting annually to share experiences and coordinate workflows, aiming to reduce uncertainty, delays, and conflicts in mineral projects.
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  4. Report

    Memorandum between Norway and France enhances cooperation on critical minerals and green technology

    • The agreement on critical mineral cooperation was signed during Minister Cecilie Myrseth’s visit to Paris, involving representatives from Norwegian ministries, labor unions, business organizations, Norwegian embassy, as well as French government officials, business representatives, regional politicians, and press.
    • Minerals critical for green technologies like battery manufacturing, solar cells, and wind turbines are increasingly in demand; the deal aims to promote knowledge sharing and secure access to these strategic resources.
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  5. Project description

    DMF offers summer job for geology student in mineral resource management summer 2026

    • Position covers summer 2026 with at least 6 weeks work between June 1 and August 21.
    • Tasks involve authority responsibilities for mineral resources, including professional guidance and regulatory enforcement related to exploration and establishment of mineral activities.
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  6. Report

    Mineral extraction operators must file 2025 operational reports electronically by March 6, 2026

    • Owners of mineral extraction sites as of December 31, 2025, must submit their annual operational report for 2025 to the Directorate of Mineral Management (DMF) by March 6, 2026, under the Minerals Act regulation § 1-9.
    • The report must be submitted electronically through Altinn by a designated ‘filler/sender’, commonly the CEO or chairperson, with delegation possible.
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  7. Report

    DMF intensifies inspection efforts to ensure sustainable mineral resource management

    • The Directorate for Mineral Management with the Commissioner of Mines in Svalbard (DMF) will intensify inspection activities in 2024 to increase compliance within the mineral industry.
    • The focus will be on operations with high risk of life and health hazards, including both document inspections and follow-ups.
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  8. Report

    DMF prioritizes mining rights and annual fees with restricted Christmas 2025 opening hours

    • From Dec 22, 2025 to Jan 2, 2026 DMF switchboard is open Monday Dec 22 and Tuesday Dec 23, and Monday Dec 29, Tuesday Dec 30, and Friday Jan 2 from 10:00 to 14:00. Closed Dec 24 and 31.
    • Inquiries regarding mining rights and annual fees will be prioritized during this period, while other matters will be handled from the first week of January 2026.
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  9. Report

    Payment Rules and Rates for 2026 Annual Fee on Mineral Rights with Penalties for Late Payment

    • The 2026 annual fee for mineral rights must be paid by January 15 or at the latest April 30, with a 50% surcharge. Non-payment by April 30 results in loss of rights.
    • Right holders are responsible for timely payment; no reminders issued by DMF.
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  10. Report

    Updated lifespan map reveals large differences in access to construction materials across Norwegian municipalities

    • The Norwegian Directorate for Mineral Management (DMF) updates yearly a lifespan map estimating how long active mineral extractions for construction materials can continue before depletion forces expansion or closure.
    • In 2024, 81 million tons of construction materials were sold in Norway, predominantly used in construction and civil engineering.
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