Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

MINING ACT - SECT 41A

(1) Subject to this section, where a miner has -

(a) applied to be granted an exploration retention licence under section 38(1)(a); or

(b) been granted an exploration retention licence,

the miner may apply under this section for the grant of another exploration retention licence for such purpose as the miner specifies in the application.

(2) An application under subsection (1) shall not be made in respect of any land that is not the subject of an exploration licence held by the miner.

(3) The Minister shall not grant an exploration retention licence in respect of an application under subsection (1) -

(a) if, where the application is under subsection (1)(a), the Minister refuses to grant an exploration retention licence in respect of the application made under section 38(1)(a);

(b) unless the Minister is satisfied that the purpose for which the exploration retention licence is sought will assist in evaluating, either directly or indirectly, the development potential of any ore body or anomalous zone of possible economic potential on land the subject of the exploration retention licence granted in respect of an application made under section 38(1)(a); or

(c) for a term longer than that specified in the exploration retention licence granted in respect of an application made under section 38(1)(a).