Obtaining exploration permit by competitive tender
136A Obtaining exploration permit by competitive tender
This section applies if the Minister considers it is in the best interests of the State for an exploration permit for a mineral other than coal to be granted for 1 or more sub-blocks by competitive tender.
The Minister may publish a gazette notice (a call for EP (non-coal) tenders) inviting tenders for the exploration permit.
Part 3, divisions 2 and 3 apply for the call for EP (non-coal) tenders—
as if—
a reference to a call for EP (coal) tenders were a reference to a call for EP (non-coal) tenders; and
a reference to an exploration permit for coal were a reference to an exploration permit for a mineral other than coal for the sub-blocks the subject of the call; and
with any other necessary changes.
The Minister must not act under subsection (2) for a sub-block that is—
in a fossicking area; or
the subject of an application for an exploration permit for the same mineral; or
the subject of a call for mining lease tenders.
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