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. There is a basic provisions guideline: here, with the mineral titles home page here.
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