Mineral Resources Act 1989

A mining lease holder may, in the approved form, apply to the Minister for approval to conduct drilling and other activities on land not included in the surface area covered under the lease.

The application—

must be lodged with the chief executive; and

must describe—

the activities proposed to be carried out on the land under the mining lease; and

the area over which the activities are to be carried out on the land; and

must state how long the activities are to be carried out; and

must be accompanied by—

the written consent of the owner of the land; and

if there is an agreement between the holder and the owner about the compensation payable to the owner for the activities—a copy of the agreement; and

the fee prescribed under a regulation.

The Minister may approve or refuse to approve the application.

An approval may be given on conditions stated in it, including conditions about, for example, depositing security and complying with stated codes.

If an approval is given—

the mining lease must be amended to give effect to the approval and the conditions stated in it; and

the chief executive must record in the register the details of the approval.