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You need a licence from the Department for the Economy to prospect for minerals in Northern Ireland
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
You can register an expression of interest over ground you are considering prospecting for minerals in Northern Ireland
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Interested parties can review records of applications and statements submitted to OPRED as required by environmental regulations.
Prospect trade union: annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
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