Mineral Resources Development Act 1995

After considering an application for a licence and any recommendation of the Director (but subject to any decision of the Mining Tribunal), the Minister may – grant the application; or refuse to grant the application.

If the Minister intends to grant an application for a licence contrary to the recommendation of the Director – the Director is to notify that intention in accordance with section 67D(2); and a person with an interest or estate in the land in respect of which the licence is sought is entitled to object in accordance with section 67E.

The Minister, by notice in writing, must notify the applicant of – the grant of the application; or the refusal to grant the application and the reasons for the refusal.