Mining authority launches probe into company owned by Orbán family members

A mining supervisory procedure has been launched against a company partially owned by members of the Orbán family, as part of a wider wave of regulatory investigations into extraction activities across Hungary, according to the country’s regulatory authority.

The Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs (Szabályozott Tevékenységek Felügyeleti Hatósága, SZTFH) confirmed that it has initiated 40 separate procedures based on 2025 extraction data, citing suspected irregularities in mining operations.

Among the companies under scrutiny is Hahót Tőzeg Kft., in which Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s brother, Győző Orbán, and their mother, Erzsébet Sipos, are shareholders, 444.hu reported.

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Investigation into extraction volumes

The authority stated that its investigations focus on whether mining companies have complied with legal requirements concerning the quantities of extracted raw materials.

According to the SZTFH, monitoring is based on self-reported mining royalty declarations, which in turn rely on geodetic surveys conducted by certified mining surveyors.

The authority confirmed that the procedures are still ongoing and that no information can yet be provided regarding possible sanctions.

It also did not disclose when the investigation into Hahót Tőzeg Kft. began, nor whether the company has previously been subject to mining inspections or penalties.

Financial growth of the company

Publicly available financial data show that Hahót Tőzeg Kft. has seen steady growth in recent years. Its net turnover rose from around HUF 190 million in 2020 to approximately HUF 360 million in 2024, according to Telex. Over the same period, its after-tax profit increased from HUF 25.7 million to HUF 134.5 million.

Figures for 2025 have not yet been published, as companies are typically required to submit their annual accounts around May.

Wider context of mining oversight

The SZTFH also responded to questions regarding other mining-related companies linked to the Orbán family.

According to the authority, the Dolomit Kft., which is involved in major construction supply chains and state-related infrastructure projects, has not exceeded permitted extraction limits.

The company was most recently inspected in 2024 for technical safety and occupational health compliance, while blasting operations were reviewed last year. In both cases, no irregularities were identified.

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