Mineral Resources Act 1989

be in the approved form; and

specify the name of each applicant; and

specify the name and address for service of 1 person upon whom any notice may be served on behalf of the applicant or the applicants; and

define the boundary of the area of the proposed exploration permit; and

specify the mineral or minerals in respect of which the exploration permit is sought; and

be accompanied by—

if any of the area of the proposed exploration permit has been the subject of an earlier permit mentioned in section 131(1)(b) or an earlier exploration permit application mentioned in section 131(1)(c)—a proposed work program (activities-based) for the term of the permit, if granted; or

otherwise—a proposed work program for the term of the permit, if granted; and

be accompanied by a statement detailing exploration data captured by the applicant prior to the application in relation to the land the subject of the application; and

be accompanied by—

a statement detailing the applicant’s financial and technical resources; and

if the application relates to land that includes sub-blocks of land that do not have a common boundary—a statement detailing how the work proposed can be carried out using competent and efficient mineral exploration practices; and

if the application relates to an area of land that exceeds the area prescribed for the mineral or minerals—a statement about why the applicant requires more than the prescribed area of land; and

proof of the applicant’s identity; and

the application fee prescribed under a regulation.