Licensing and approvals

Approval to do work

Developing a work plan

A work plan or work plan variation has a number of required components. Please read the work plan guidelines:

Exploration licences guidelines and forms for post grant

How to apply for an exploration licence and the application process

Renew or vary an exploration licence

Exploration work on an exploration, mining, prospecting or retention licence

Notice of intention to commence exploration work on a licence

Code of practice for mineral exploration

Community engagement guidelines for mining and mineral exploration

Rehabilitation bonds - use the bond calculator to help you estimate your rehabilitation costs.

Retention licences guidelines and forms for post grant

How to apply for a retention licence and the application process

Renew or vary a retention licence

Exploration work on an exploration, mining, prospecting or retention licence

Notice of intention to commence exploration work on a licence

Rehabilitation bond - use the bond calculator to help you estimate your rehabilitation costs.

Mining licence guidelines and forms for post grant

How to apply for a mining licence and the application process

Renew or vary a mining licence

Exploration work on an exploration, mining, prospecting or retention licence

Notice of intention to commence exploration work on a licence

Notice of intention to commence mining work on a mining or prospecting licence

Community engagement guidelines for mining and mineral exploration

Rehabilitation bonds - use the bond calculator to help you estimate your rehabilitation costs.

Work plan and planning consent

Statutory endorsement of work plans

Mining licence worksite management

Tailings storage data sheet and guide

Preparing statements of economic significance

Prospecting licences guidelines and forms for post grant

Exploration work on an exploration, mining, prospecting or retention licence

Notice of intention to commence exploration work on a licence

Notice of intention to commence mining work on a mining or prospecting licence

Rehabilitation bonds - use the bond calculator to help you estimate your rehabilitation costs.

Preparing statements of economic significance

Page last updated: 08 Nov 2021