Exploration Licence - SA - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to explore for all minerals or opal.

Minerals include:

This licence will not allow you to explore for extractive minerals.

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

Please contact the agency to identify any eligibility requirements.

Up to five years - generally granted for one year at a time, and may be renewed.

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	Fee information is in the attached fee resource.

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Application / Renewal of Mineral Exploration Licence - Please contact the council for information on forms to be submitted.
Cancel	All	Surrender or Partial Surrender of a Lease or Licence - PDF (Opens in new window)
Comply	All	Mineral Commodities (Opens in new window)
Comply	All	Mining Return - Please contact the agency for information on forms to be submitted.
Comply	All	Notice Initiating Negotiations with Native Title Parties - PDF (Opens in new window)
Transfer	All	Instrument of Transfer of Lease or Licence - PDF (Opens in new window)

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Mining Fee Schedule - PDF (Opens in new window)

Department for Energy and Mining

Mineral Resources Division

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Enquiries

Mineral Resources Division

Department for Energy and Mining
South Australia
Operating address:	Level 4 11 Waymouth Street Adelaide, South Australia 5000
Mailing address:	GPO BOX 320 Adelaide, South Australia 5001
Phone:	08 8463 3000
Fax:	08 8463 6518
Email:	DEM.minerals@sa.gov.au