Mining Act 1992

If an application for a mining lease is lodged in respect of land that is subject wholly or partly to one or more exploration licences (other than exploration licences that include any mineral or minerals in respect of which the mining lease is sought), the decision-maker must cause notice of the application to be served on the holder of every such exploration licence.

The holder of an exploration licence served with such a notice may object to the granting of the mining lease by lodging with the Secretary, on or before the date specified in the notice, a written notice stating the grounds of the objection.

Any such objection is to be taken into consideration by the Minister when determining the application.

This section does not apply to an application that is made with the written consent of the holder of every exploration licence over the land concerned.

A written consent given under this section is irrevocable.