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

• Mineral Titles Act

• 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) Mining 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)

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