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Northern Territory

The administration of mineral tenure is primarily through the Mineral Titles Act and Mineral Titles Regulations by the Minister for Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources, carried out by the Department of Mines and Energy, Northern Territory Government. Home Page

Relevant Legislation

Mineral Tenure Types

  • Mineral Exploration Licences (EL)
  • Mineral Exploration Licences in retention (ELR)
  • Extractive Mineral Exploration Licences (EMEL)
  • Mineral Leases (ML)
  • Extractive Mineral Permits (EMP)
  • Extractive Mineral Leases (EML)
  • Mineral Authorities on Reserved Land (MA)

Clayton Utz Pty Ltd provide a comprehensive summary of the regulation of mineral titles along with their definitions. Click here

Link to Department of Mines & Energy - FORMS & GUIDES Click here

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