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Mining Licence - Victoria

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to carry out mining on specified land. The holder of the mining licence is entitled to carry out mining, explore for minerals and to construct facilities.

This licence extends to the sea bed and its subsoil within the territorial limits of Victorian water.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

The land area must not exceed 260 hectares. Please note that a tenement may be required. Please consult the responsible agency for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Prerequisites

Might Need

Mineral Exploration Licence

Duration

The maximum term for a Mining Licence is 20 years. Licences can be renewed.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the responsible agency for information on fees to be submitted with your application.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Mining Licence Application Kit (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Regulations 2019 Victoria

Lodgement process

Apply

Please submit this application in accordance to the approved procedure.

Application process

Apply

Priority is allocated according to the day the application is received. However if there are competing applicants, priority is assigned after an assessment of merits of applications and ability to meet certain requirements.

Administering agency

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Earth Resources

Contact details

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