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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.

Relevant Legislation

  • Department of Mines and Energy: MINING MANAGEMENT ACT (laws relating to the conduct of exploration and mining activities including environmental protection & assessement, OHS in the Territory) hereMining Management Act

Types of Mineral Titles

  • 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)