You will need to have your mineral claim registered to peg out a claim to prospect and explore an area for minerals.
Minerals include:
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
Please consult the agency for more information regarding eligibility requirements.
As specified
Fees Details for this service in table format.
Fees for 2025-26
Mining Act 1971 South Australia (Opens in new window)
Mining Regulations 2020 South Australia (Opens in new window)
Department for Energy and Mining
Mineral Resources Division
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Applying for a Production Tenement - How to Apply (Opens in new window)