Have your say on new minerals 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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Current licence applications
Application number | Licence type | Company Name | Location | Submissions close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL007214 | Exploration Licence | Kite Operations Pty Ltd | Approx. 40km north of Bendigo and including the town of Tandarra. | 28 October 2020 |
| PL007326 | Prospecting Licence | Russell Fazzani | Wedderburn | 28 October 2020 |
| PL007378 | Prospecting Licence | Conways Natural Gypsum Pty Ltd | Approx. 30km west of Hopetoun and 1.5 km north of Nypo. Approx 500m west of Wyperfeld Park Rd on Lot No.1. | 5 November 2020 |
| RL006904 | Retention Licence | Basin Minerals Holdings Pty Ltd | Approximately 35km south east of the town of Horsham and 100km north of the town of Hamilton in Central Victoria | 11 November 2020 |
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 2392
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: 23 Oct 2020