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.Resources, carried out by the Department of Mines and Energy Northern Territory Government. Home Page

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)

Clayton Utz Pty Ltd provide a comprehensive summary of the regulation of mineral titles and definition of the type of mineral tiles. Click here