MINERAL RESOURCES ACT 1989 - SECT 74 Grant of mining claim to which no objection is lodged

MINERAL RESOURCES ACT 1989 - SECT 74

74 Grant of mining claim to which no objection is lodged

(1) This section applies to an application for a mining claim for land if—

(a) no-one objects to the application on or before the last objection day; and

(b) at least 5 business days have passed since the end of any section 65 conference about the application.

(2) The Minister may grant a mining claim for the land to an applicant for the mining claim only if the Minister is satisfied—

(a) the application complies with this chapter and the requirements of this Act have otherwise been complied with; and

(b) any consents needed in relation to the land have been obtained; and

(c) if the mining claim is for other than small scale mining activities—an environmental authority for all activities authorised by the proposed mining claim has been issued.

Note—

If the application relates to acquired land, see also section 10AAC .

(3) Without limiting subsection (2) , the Minister may refuse to grant the mining claim if the Minister considers the grant is not in the public interest.

(4) The Minister must, within 5 business days after the grant, give the holder of the mining claim written notice of the grant.

(5) The holder must give written notice of the grant to the owners of land covered by the claim.

(6) The notice by the holder must be given within 20 business days after the holder receives notice of the grant.