Queensland
The Queensland Government's Department of Natural Resources and Mines is responsible for the administration of mining tenure. They provide the following online services:
- Qld Mining Online Services
- My Mines Online lets you apply and manage your tenements online
- Interactive Resource & Tenure Maps
- Queensland Digital Exploration Reports (QDEX)
Relevant Legislation
- Mineral Resources Act 1989
- Application process for resources authorities
- Link to Operational policies that provide guidance and information with regards to administering legislative acts and regulations.
- For information about Land access in Queensland
- For information about Land access and Native Title
- Forms and Fees
Mineral Tenure Types
- Prospecting Permit (PP)
- Mining Claim (Claim)
- Exploration Permit
(EP)(EPM) - Mineral Development Licence (MDL)
- Mining Lease (ML)
A Guide for Landowners & answers to most questions.
**Latest News**
Mining sector to benefit from amendments to Bill passed 5/3/2013, in particular petroleum tenure holders and resources activity tenure holders that will:
- simplify the conversion of petroleum wells
- remove the requirement for a water license for associated water
- remove the requirement for licences to interfere for watercourse diversion associated with resources activities
Brief summary in Queensland Government's Mining Journal Autumn 2013