Have your say on new licence applications
An applicant for a licence must advertise that the application is open for public comment in accordance with the Advertising Guideline. The advertisement contains information about the proposed work, along with details on how members of the public can comment on the application. This information should also be available on the individual’s or entity’ website.
Public input is central to how Earth Resources Regulation administers licence applications under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990. We invite public comment on mining, exploration, retention and prospecting licence applications and maintain a list of applications that are currently open for public comment.
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Licence Applications open for submissions
Application number | Licence type | Company Name | Location | Submissions close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL007723 | Exploration Licence | Providence Gold & Minerals Pty Ltd | 17km east of Wycheproof, 13km north of Donald, and including the towns of Birchip and Watchem | 25 May 2022 |
| EL007942 | Exploration Licence | Blackwood Prospecting Pty Ltd | Approx 12 km north northwest of Daylesford and 4.5 km south southwest of Yandoit in Central Victoria | 1 June 2022 |
Public commenting
Any person may object or comment on a licence being granted. (Section 24 and 24A, Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990).
A person who objects or comments must:
- put the objection or comments in writing; and
- include the grounds on which it is made.
All objections or comments must be lodged within 21 days after the latest date on which the application was advertised. Objections or comments can be lodged online or posted to:
The Minister for Resources
c/ - Manager Licensing
Earth Resources Regulation
GPO Box 4509
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Enquiries can be made by writing to the Manager Licensing at the above address or by phoning the Earth Resources Information Centre on 1300 366 356.
Extractive Industries applications
Public input into extractive industries (i.e. quarrying) applications is conducted via the planning permit process. Applications can normally be located via ‘Planning Application at Advertising’ webpages on Council websites.
Page last updated: 17 May 2022