Mineral Resources Act 1989

An application for the grant of a mineral development licence must—

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

describe all parcels of land the whole or part of which are applied for in the application and specify the current use of the land and the names and addresses of the owner or owners of the land and of land which is to be used as access thereto; and

define the boundary of the area of the proposed mineral development licence; and

specify the mineral or minerals in respect of which the mineral development licence is sought; and

give reasons why the mineral development licence should be granted in respect of the area and shape of the land described in the application; and

define the boundary of any area of land outside the area of the proposed mineral development licence intended to be used to access the surface area of the land proposed to be included in the proposed licence area; and

be accompanied by a visual representation of the boundaries and land mentioned in paragraphs (e) and (h); and

nominate the term of the mineral development licence sought and give reasons therefor; and

be accompanied by the consent in writing of each person who alone or with others is the holder of the exploration permit or the mineral development licence in respect of the land and the mineral the subject of the application and is not the applicant; and

be lodged with the chief executive; and

be accompanied by a statement—

giving a detailed description and technical particulars of the mineral occurrence for which the mineral development licence is sought together with any necessary supporting documents; and

stating any activities proposed to be carried out under the mineral development licence, including, for example, work programs, amounts to be spent and studies to be performed; and

stating the estimated human, technical and financial resources proposed to be committed to authorised activities for the mineral development licence during each year of the licence, if granted; and

be accompanied by—

a statement, separate from the statement mentioned in paragraph (m), detailing the applicant’s financial and technical resources; and

proof of the applicant’s identity; and

the application fee prescribed under a regulation.

Only an eligible person may apply for a mineral development licence.