An integrated technical and regulatory study to support the issuance of a building materials exploitation license in the Riyadh Region.
Preparation of Exploitation License Requirements for Sand and Gravel Resources for Al Shamel General Contracting Company


Al Marsad Al Makani prepared the exploitation license requirements for sand and gravel resources for Al Shamel General Contracting Company in the Riyadh Region, in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. The project focused on developing a comprehensive technical file to support the exploitation license application process through geological, hydrological, and environmental assessment of the site, estimation of sand and gravel reserves in accordance with approved standards, and preparation of a mining and material exploitation plan outlining the proposed extraction methods and annual production capacity.
The scope of work included preparing a detailed geological study of the area, conducting surveying works and field exploration, carrying out laboratory analyses, estimating reserves, and developing site layouts and engineering drawings related to utilities, roads, basins, and storage areas. The study also covered environmental and economic aspects, rehabilitation and closure planning, occupational health and safety requirements, and preparation of the necessary regulatory and ownership documents. These deliverables helped provide a well-organized and comprehensive submission to the relevant authorities and enhanced the project’s readiness for safe and compliant exploitation.
- ClientAl Shamel General Contracting Company
- Project DescriptionA project for preparing the requirements of a sand and gravel exploitation license in the Riyadh Region. The scope included geological, hydrological, and environmental studies, surveying, field exploration, laboratory analyses, reserve estimation, mining plan preparation, site design and engineering drawings, economic feasibility assessment, rehabilitation and closure planning, and preparation of the complete technical file in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.

