Mineral development licence - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence if you plan to evaluate the development potential of a defined resource. This licence allows you to conduct geoscientific programs (e.g. drilling, seismic surveys), mining feasibility studies, metallurgical testing and marketing, and environmental, engineering and design studies.

You will be required to obtain the appropriate environmental authority. You will also need to address any native title requirements before the agency grants you authority.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible, you must:

  • have a current exploration permit or a previous mineral development licence at time of application for that area
  • be at least 18 years of age
  • be a registered company.

Duration

Up to 5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $2985.50

Fees for 2025-26

Apply Miscellaneous All -

Annual rental rates for mineral development licences, per hectare:

  • year 1 - $4.93
  • year 2 - $10.12
  • year 3 - $15.53
  • year 4 - $26.77
  • after 4 years - $32.22.

Fees for 2025-26

Other resources

Application process

Apply

You may make an application for a mineral development licence electronically using the MyMinesOnline system. Alternatively you may complete the application form and submit with any attachments and the prescribed fee at a Mines lodgement office.

Transfer process

Transfer

This licence can be transferred upon grant. The transferee must be at least 18 years of age or a registered company.

Administering agency

Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.