MINING ACT 1992 - SECT 22 Power of decision-maker in relation to applications

MINING ACT 1992 - SECT 22

22 Power of decision-maker in relation to applications

(1) After considering an application for an exploration licence, the decision-maker--

(a) may grant to the applicant an exploration licence over all or part of the land over which a licence was sought, or

(b) may refuse the application.

Note : Schedule 1B contains provisions about the grant or refusal of an application for an exploration licence and the conditions to which an exploration licence is subject.

(3) The decision-maker may grant--

(a) a single exploration licence for 2 or more applications made by the same applicant, or

(b) 2 or more exploration licences to an applicant for a single application.