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Mining rights, already linked to every property.
Areas covered by mining rights for state-owned minerals under the Minerals Act: exploration rights (UN) and extraction rights (UT). Direktoratet for mineralforvaltning (DMF) manages the dataset, and Geodata AS distributes it to Placepoint.
What the dataset contains
Mining rights in Placepoint
Areas covered by mining rights for state-owned minerals under the Minerals Act: exploration rights (UN) and extraction rights (UT). Direktoratet for mineralforvaltning (DMF) manages the dataset, and Geodata AS distributes it to Placepoint.
Several mining rights may be issued for the same geographical area. The dataset has overlapping areas, but each right has a different priority based on the date it was received. An exploration right gives the first applicant the exclusive right to apply for an extraction right once the exploration is complete. Exploration rights are valid for 7 years, extraction rights for 10 years.
For a developer, mining rights are a legal boundary that can stop competing mineral projects in the same area. Plots with existing rights may have restrictions on development that are not obvious from the municipality's zoning plan. Part of Placepoint's Geology map layer. Related: Mineral resources, Gravel and crushed stone, Bedrock.
This text is based on the dataset documentation, synced 16 October 2026.
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About the datasetHow often are mining rights updated?
Monthly. The frequency follows the source and is shown on the dataset in Placepoint.
Where does the data come from?
From Geodata AS. We collect and quality-check the data and place it on the correct property, with source and date on every field.
How do I see mining rights for a property?
Look up the address in Fusion and turn on the Geology map layer. The dataset is there as its own layer, and the details appear in the property panel when you click on the map.
Can I get the dataset programmatically?
Yes. The same data is available in Placepoint API and in Placepoint AI through MCP, so you can bring it into your own systems and agents.
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