Mineral Resources Development Act 1995

The Minister, by notice in writing, with the approval of the licensee, may vary the licence by adding to, or reducing, the area of land comprised in the licence.

On the application of a licensee, the Minister, by notice in writing, may vary the licence by adding to, or reducing, the area of land comprised in the licence.

If a licensee fails to comply with, or contravenes, a provision of this Act or a condition of the licence, the Minister may vary the licence by – changing or adding any condition; or reducing the area of land comprised in the licence.

Before varying a licence, the Minister, by notice in writing served on the licensee, is to notify the licensee of – the intent to vary the licence; and the nature of the variation; and the right of the licensee to make submissions in relation to the matter within a period specified in the notice.

A licensee may, within 28 days after the date of the Minister's decision to vary the licence, appeal to the Mining Tribunal against the decision.

The variation of the licence takes effect – if an appeal is not made under subsection (5), 28 days after service of a notice under subsection (4); or if an appeal is made under subsection (5) and the Mining Tribunal makes an order affirming the decision, 10 days after the date of the order.