Remote permitting and HSE reporting for mine operators
Starting costs about $2,340 in the United States and 376,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,570 net per month in the United States and 602,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 5 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 247 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2,340 | $2,570 |
| Nigeria | 376,000 NGN | 602,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £1,580 | £1,830 |
| Kenya | 102,000 KES | 87,200 KES |
| India | 53,000 INR | 63,600 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Small quarries and mines have no admin department, so annual reports, safety registers and rehabilitation plans are late or poor, risking penalties.
The solution
A remote service that prepares and maintains permit files, registers, environmental and safety reports from data sent by the operator.
Your customers
Small quarries, sand pits, formalised artisanal mines, crushing companies and mining subcontractors.
How you make money
Monthly fee of €150 to €600 per site, or €800 to €3,000 per one-off file.
Competition
Local environmental consultancies, independent consultants, all-round admin staff and operators doing it themselves.
Who has an edge
An experienced mining engineer, geologist or HSE officer who knows their country's rules and can make them simple for operators.
The risks
Changing regulations, liability for mistakes, occasional site visits needed, clients unused to paying for advice.
The first 3 steps
- List the regulatory duties of small operators in your country
- Create ready-to-fill templates for registers and reports
- Offer a free document audit to three operators
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €2,800 − costs €1,000 = €1,800 net per month. Revenue: 8 sites × €250 + 1 one-off file × €800. Costs: software, travel, liability insurance, training, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Remote mine paperwork?
About $2,340 (United States), 376,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,580 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,570 (United States), 602,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,830 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 5 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Changing regulations, liability for mistakes, occasional site visits needed, clients unused to paying for advice.
Where do I start?
1. List the regulatory duties of small operators in your country 2. Create ready-to-fill templates for registers and reports 3. Offer a free document audit to three operators
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