MINERAL RESOURCES REGULATION 2003

Queensland Consolidated Regulations

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MINERAL RESOURCES REGULATION 2003

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

Contents

Part 1--Preliminary

1. Short title
2. Definitions

Part 2--Mining districts

3. Mining districts—Act, s 11

Part 3--Prospecting permits

4. Conditions of prospecting permits—Act, s 25
5. Minimum security for district prospecting permit

Part 4--Mining claims

Division 1--Provisions about applications for mining claim

6. Amendment of application after survey of contiguous land
7. Prescribed areas for particular land—Act, s 53

Division 2--Conditions of mining claims

8. Application of div 2
9. General conditions
10. Prohibited prospecting or hand mining equipment

Part 5--Exploration permits

11. Prescribed areas—Act, ss 127 and 133
12. Office where application may be made
13. Numbering of application
13A. Reporting to Minister—Act, s 141
13B. Annual report for exploration permit
13C. Partial relinquishment report for exploration permit
13D. Final report for exploration permit
14. Conditions of exploration permits—Act, s 141

Part 6--Mineral development licences

14A. Reporting to Minister—Act, s 194
14B. Annual report for mineral development licence
14C. Partial surrender report for mineral development licence
14D. Final report for mineral development licence
15. Conditions of mineral development licences

Part 7--Mining leases

15A. Definitions for pt 7
16. Amendment of application after survey of contiguous land
17. Person may obtain copy of mining lease application
18. Conditions of mining lease
19A. Required level of knowledge about resources or reserves of petroleum
19B. Condition of mining lease—principal hazard management plan
19C. Consultation requirement for principal hazard management plan
19D. Content of principal hazard management plan
19E. Resolving disputes about provision proposed by petroleum lease holder
19F. Requirement to stop particular activities

Part 8--Restrictions on grant

Division 1--Preliminary

20. Restricted areas

Division 2--Restrictions on grant

21. Restrictions on grant of mining tenements
22. Restrictions on number of particular mining tenements
23. Referral of applications

Part 9--Royalties

Division 1--Provisions about royalty returns

24. Application of div 1
25. Form of royalty returns
26. Information to accompany or support royalty return
27. Period to which a royalty return must relate
28. When royalty return must be lodged

Division 2--Royalty payable for minerals
Subdivision 1--Definitions

29. Definitions for div 2
Subdivision 2--Royalty payable
30. When royalty payable
31. General royalty payable under the Act
31A. Election to pay royalty for prescribed mineral at variable rate
32. Royalty on stocks of mineral for mining operation that has ended
Subdivision 3--Exemptions for particular minerals
33. Exemption for coal seam gas
34. Threshold exemption for particular minerals
Subdivision 5--Discounts for particular minerals processed in Queensland
39. Royalty discounts for particular minerals

Division 3--Working out values of minerals
Subdivision 1--Preliminary

40. Application of div 3
Subdivision 2--Coal seam gas
41. Value of coal seam gas
Subdivision 3--Minerals other than coal seam gas
42. Gross value of a mineral
43. Working out value of minerals other than coal seam gas

Division 4--Assessment of royalty payable

44. Assessment of royalty payable
45. Refund or credit if royalty paid higher than amount assessed
46. Notice requirement if royalty paid lower than amount assessed

Division 5--Prescribed interest rate

47. Interest rate on unpaid royalty

Part 10--Administration and judicial functions

48. Amount held by tribunal for compensation trust decision—Act, s 712

Part 11--Registers

Division 1--Particulars that must be included in register kept by mining registrars

49. Application of div 1
50. Particulars about applications for prospecting permits, mining claims or mining leases
51. General particulars about prospecting permits, mining claims and mining leases
52. Other particulars about prospecting permits
53. Other particulars about mining claims
54. Other particulars about mining leases

Division 2--Particulars that must be included in register kept by chief executive

55. Application of div 2
56. Particulars about applications for exploration permits or mineral development licences
57. General particulars about exploration permits and mineral development licences
58. Other particulars about exploration permits
59. Other particulars about mineral development licences

Division 3--Requirements relating to registration of particular transactions or events

60. Definition for div 3
61. Request for registration of sale under writ of execution
62. Request for transmission by death—grant of probate or letters of administration
63. Request for transmission by death—no grant of probate or letters of administration
64. Request for transmission in bankruptcy
65. Request to record death of joint holder
66. Request for change or correction of name

Division 4--Form of registers

67. Form of register

Division 5--Priority of registration

69. Priority of registration

Part 12--Miscellaneous

Division 1--Requirements for mortgagees exercising power of sale

75. Definition for div 1
76. Requirements for exercise of power of sale by mortgagee
77. Additional information required from mortgagee exercising power of sale

Division 2--Additional information and lodgment requirements

78. Information to accompany application for duplicate authorising document
79. Survey must be lodged with the chief executive

Division 3--Other miscellaneous provisions

80. Time of lodgment to be noted
81. Particular applications must not be accepted
82. Prescribed hours of business
83. Rental payable for mining tenement
84. Fees

Part 13--Transitional provision for Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 5) 2008

85. Transitional provision for rental
SCHEDULE 1 -- MINING DISTRICTS
SCHEDULE 2 -- PRESCRIBED AREA FOR MINING CLAIM LAND
SCHEDULE 2A -- POTENTIAL HAZARD GUIDE
SCHEDULE 3 -- RESTRICTIONS ON GRANT

Part 1--Restricted area 1
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements
4. Maximum grant area for particular mining leases
5. Maximum number for particular mining leases
6. Additional conditions for all mining tenements

Part 2--Restricted area 7
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 3--Restricted area 8
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 4--Restricted area 9
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 5--Restricted area 10
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 7--Restricted area 13
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 8--Restricted area 14
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 9--Restricted area 17
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 10--Restricted area 18
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 11--Restricted area 19
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements
4. Nominated referral entity

Part 12--Restricted area 20
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 13--Restricted area 21
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 14--Restricted area 23
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 15--Restricted area 25
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements
4. Maximum grant area for particular mining leases
5. Maximum number for particular mining leases
6. Additional conditions for all mining tenements

Part 16--Restricted area 26
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 17--Restricted area 27
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 18--Restricted area 28
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 19--Restricted area 29
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 20--Restricted area 30
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 21--Restricted area 31
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 22--Restricted area 33
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 23--Restricted area 36
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 24--Restricted area 41
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 25--Restricted area 44
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 26--Restricted area 48
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 27--Restricted area 49
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 28--Restricted area 51
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 30--Restricted area 57
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 31--Restricted area 58
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 32--Restricted area 59
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 33--Restricted area 64
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 34--Restricted area 65
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 35--Restricted area 66
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 36--Restricted area 67
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 37--Restricted area 72
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 38--Restricted area 73
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 39--Restricted area 74
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 40--Restricted area 75
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 41--Restricted area 76
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 42--Restricted area 77
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements
4. Additional conditions for all mining tenements

Part 43--Restricted area 83
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 44--Restricted area 84
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 45--Restricted area 85
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 46--Restricted area 86
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 47--Restricted area 87
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 48--Restricted area 88
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 49--Restricted area 89
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 50--Restricted area 90
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 51--Restricted area 91
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 52--Restricted area 92
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 53--Restricted area 94
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 54--Restricted area 97
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 55--Restricted area 98
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 56--Restricted area 99
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 57--Restricted area 101
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 58--Restricted area 105
1. Name
2. Description
3. Maximum grant area for particular exploration permits

Part 59--Restricted area 107
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 60--Restricted area 108
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 61--Restricted area 109
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 62--Restricted area 110
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 63--Restricted area 111
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 64--Restricted area 112
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 65--Restricted area 113
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 66--Restricted area 114
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 67--Restricted area 115
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 68--Restricted area 116
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 69--Restricted area 117
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 70--Restricted area 118
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 71--Restricted area 119
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 72--Restricted area 120
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 73--Restricted area 121
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 74--Restricted area 122
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 75--Restricted area 123
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 76--Restricted area 124
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 77--Restricted area 126
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 78--Restricted area 127
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 79--Restricted area 128
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 82--Restricted area 138
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 85--Restricted area 143
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 87--Restricted area 146
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 88--Restricted area 147
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 89--Restricted area 148
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 95--Restricted area 163
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 96--Restricted area 164
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 97--Restricted area 165
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 98--Restricted area 167
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 99--Restricted area 168
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 100--Restricted area 172
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 101--Restricted area 173
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 102--Restricted area 176
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 103--Restricted area 177
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 105--Restricted area 185
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 106--Restricted area 186
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 107--Restricted area 187
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 108--Restricted area 188
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 109--Restricted area 189
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 110--Restricted area 190
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 111--Restricted area 191
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 112--Restricted area 192
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 113--Restricted area 195
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 114--Restricted area 196
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 115--Restricted area 197
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 116--Restricted area 198
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 117--Restricted area 199
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 118--Restricted area 200
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 119--Restricted area 201
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 120--Restricted area 202
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 121--Restricted area 203
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 122--Restricted area 206
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 123--Restricted area 207
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 124--Restricted area 208
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 125--Restricted area 209
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 126--Restricted area 210
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 127--Restricted area 211
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 128--Restricted area 212
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 130--Restricted area 214
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 131--Restricted area 215
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 132--Restricted area 216
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 133--Restricted area 217
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 134--Restricted area 218
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 135--Restricted area 219
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 136--Restricted area 220
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 137--Restricted area 221
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 138--Restricted area 222
1. Name
2. Description
3. Nominated referral entity

Part 139--Restricted area 223
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 140--Restricted area 224
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 141--Restricted area 225
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 142--Restricted area 226
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 143--Restricted area 227
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 144--Restricted area 228
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 145--Restricted area 229
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 146--Restricted area 230
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 147--Restricted area 232
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 148--Restricted area 235
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 149--Restricted area 236
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 150--Restricted area 240
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 151--Restricted area 242
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 152--Restricted area 243
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 153--Restricted area 244
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 154--Restricted area 245
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 155--Restricted area 246
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 156--Restricted area 247
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 157--Restricted area 248
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 158--Restricted area 249
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 159--Restricted area 250
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 160--Restricted area 251
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 161--Restricted area 252
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 162--Restricted area 253
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 163--Restricted area 254
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 164--Restricted area 255
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 165--Restricted area 256
1. Name
2. Description
3. Maximum grant area for particular exploration permits
4. Maximum number for particular exploration permits

Part 166--Restricted area 257
1. Name
2. Description
3. Maximum grant area for particular exploration permits
4. Maximum number for particular exploration permits

Part 167--Restricted area 258
1. Name
2. Description
3. Maximum grant area for particular exploration permits
4. Maximum number for particular exploration permits

Part 168--Restricted area 259
1. Name
2. Description
3. Maximum grant area for particular exploration permits
4. Maximum number for particular exploration permits

Part 169--Restricted area 260
1. Name
2. Description
3. Maximum grant area for particular exploration permits
4. Maximum number for particular exploration permits

Part 170--Restricted area 261
1. Name
2. Description
3. Maximum grant area for particular exploration permits
4. Maximum number for particular exploration permits

Part 171--Restricted area 262
1. Name
2. Description
3. Maximum grant area for particular exploration permits
4. Maximum number for particular exploration permits

Part 172--Restricted area 263
1. Name
2. Description
3. Maximum grant area for particular exploration permits
4. Maximum number for particular exploration permits

Part 173--Restricted area 264
1. Name
2. Description
3. Maximum grant area for particular exploration permits
4. Maximum number for particular exploration permits

Part 174--Restricted area 265
1. Name
2. Description
3. Maximum grant area for particular exploration permits
4. Maximum number for particular exploration permits

Part 175--Restricted area 269
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 176--Restricted area 270
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 177--Restricted area 273
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 178--Restricted area 279
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 180--Restricted area 291
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 181--Restricted area 292
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 182--Restricted area 293
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 183--Restricted area 294
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 184--Restricted area 295
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 185--Restricted area 296
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 186--Restricted area 297
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 187--Restricted area 310
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 188--Restricted area 315
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 188A--Restricted area 316
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 189--Restricted area 320
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 190--Restricted area 336
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 193--Restricted area 341
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 194--Restricted area 342
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 195--Restricted area 343
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 198--Restricted area 346
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 203--Restricted area 351
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 204--Restricted area 352
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 205--Restricted area 353
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 206--Restricted area 354
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 206A--Restricted area 356
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 207--Restricted area 357
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 208--Restricted area 358
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 209--Restricted area 359
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 210--Restricted area 360
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 211--Restricted area 361
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 212--Restricted area 362
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 213--Restricted area 363
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 214--Restricted area 364
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 215--Restricted area 365
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 216--Restricted area 366
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 217--Restricted area 367
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 218--Restricted area 368
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements

Part 219--Restricted area 369
1. Name
2. Description
3. Prohibited mining tenements
SCHEDULE 4 -- ROYALTY PAYABLE FOR MINERALS

Part 1--Royalty rates for prescribed minerals
1. Definitions for pt 1
2. Fixed royalty rate
3. Variable royalty rate

Part 2--Royalty rates for minerals other than prescribed minerals
1. Particular minerals
2. Bauxite
3. Coal
4. Corundum, gemstones and other precious stones
5. Coal seam gas
5A. Manganese, molybdenum, rare earths, tantalum and tungsten
6. Mineral sands
7. Phosphate rock
8. Processed oil shale
9. Iron ore
10. Other minerals
SCHEDULE 5 -- RENTAL PAYABLE
SCHEDULE 6 -- FEES
SCHEDULE 7 -- DICTIONARY
Endnotes

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