Mineral Resources Development Act 1995

A licence authorises the holder of the licence, a person authorised by the holder of the licence, and a person acting under a contract of service, or a contract for services, with the holder of the licence– to explore, in accordance with the conditions of the licence, in the area of land specified in the licence for minerals, or minerals within the category of minerals, specified in the licence; and to enter on, and pass over, Crown land for that purpose, in accordance with the conditions of the licence; and subject to subsection (2), to enter on, and pass over, private land, in accordance with the conditions of the licence, for that purpose.

A person may only enter on, or pass over, private land by giving written notice in an approved form to the owner or occupier of the land 14 days or any shorter period the owner or occupier allows before doing so.

A person must not hinder or obstruct a licensee from carrying out any activity under the licence. Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

A person must not sell any mineral recovered during exploration without the approval of the Director. Fine not exceeding 500 penalty units or revocation of the licence, or both.