Mineral Resources Development Act 1995

The Minister may revoke a licence or part of a licence if – the licensee fails to comply with, or contravenes – any provision of this Act; or any condition of the licence; or satisfied that any area of land comprised in the licence is required for any public purpose.

Before revoking a licence or part of a licence under subsection (1)(a), the Minister – by notice in writing served on the licensee, is to notify the licensee of the intention to revoke the licence or part of the licence; and is to give the licensee an opportunity to make submissions in relation to the matter.

If the Minister revokes a licence or part of a licence, the Minister, by notice in writing, is to notify the licensee.

If the Minister revokes a licence or part of a licence under subsection (1)(b), the licensee is entitled to compensation under Part 8.

The Minister, by notice published in the Gazette, may notify the revocation of a licence or part of a licence.

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

The revocation of a licence takes effect – if an appeal is not made under subsection (6), 28 days after the licensee is notified under subsection (3) or a notice is published under subsection (5), whichever is earlier; or if an appeal is made under subsection (6) and the Mining Tribunal makes an order affirming the decision, 14 days after the date of the order.