The mining area reservation is the reserved area which might contain mineral resources and is still a free so it can be requested as Authorised Mining Area (KP), Contract of Work (KK) or Coal Contract of Work (KKB). To make a mining area reservation, applicants have to come direct to the Mining Area Reservation and Information Service Unit (UPIPWP).

The mining area can be reserved by:

1. Coming to the Mining Area Reservation and Information Service Unit during service working day and time.
2. Filling the form which is available in UPIPWP including the requested map and coordinates area list.
3. Paying the service fee and submitting the completed form including the attachments to the UPIPWP service counter to be served.
4. Show the reservation fee payment receipt to get the area reservation map.

Location of the requested area must have clear co-ordinates (in diagonal form ) in accordance with the determined regulations.

The maximum limit of the requested area depends on the type of activity and is according to current regulations. Where the requested area overlaps with other mining areas then the applicants can identify the available area during service time.

For the area reservation, applicants are given a time limit of not later than 5 working days to fulfil the determined requirements. If applicants cannot fulfil the requirements during the given time limit then the reserved area belongs free and is open to the public.

The cost for the reservation which has to paid by the applicants is determined by the current regulstions.