Western Australia
The state of Western Australia regulates mineral rights onshore and within 3 nautical miles of the shoreline.
The Department of Minerals and Petroleum is responsible for administering mineral tenure and other acts to do with mining and industrial safety.
Relevant Legislation
Mineral Tenure Types
- Exploration License (WA)
- Prospecting License (including special prospecting license for gold)
- Mining Lease
- Miscellaneous License
- General Purpose License
- Retention License