South Australia

Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy (DMITRE) Mineral Resources Division are responsible for administration and mineral tenure licences and approvals in accordance with the Mining Regulation 2011 under the Mining Act 1971. Link to DMITRE Minerals

Relevant Legislation

• Mining Act 1971
• Regulatory Guidelines
• Link to DMITRE Licensing & Regulation

Types of Mineral Titles

• Mineral Lease (ML)
• Extractive Minerals Lease (EML)
• Retention Lease (RL)
• Miscellaneous Purpose Licence (MPL)
• Exploration Licence (EL)
• Exploration Licence Application (ELA)
• Exploration Release Area (ERA)

Link to Mineral Exploration Licences - general conditions, procedure and information sheet.

Tenement Safety Net

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