Expiry and Extension Of Term (Renewal) (WA)

Exploration Licence

Under s61(2) of the Act an Exploration Licence holder may apply to extend the term of the licence if the requirements of r23AB are met. Under s61(3) the licence stays in force until the extension application is determined.

Pre 10 February 2006 exploration licences have a period of 5 years and can be then renewed for 1 or 2 years (twice) and in exceptional circumstances further periods of one year. Post 10 February 2006 exploration licences have a period of 5 years and can be then renewed once for 5 years, thereafter period of 2 years. The link below will direct you to the Guidelines for the reasons under r23AB.

Extension of Term Application for an Exploration Licence

Prospecting Licence

A prospecting licence applied for after 10 February 2006 may be renewed under s45(1a) for a period of 4 years if the grounds exist under r16A. If the licence has retention status for a further period of 4 years. The licence will remain alive until the extension application is determine: see s45(1c). The link below will direct you to the Guidelines for the reasons under r16A. Extension of Term for a Prospecting Licence

"Mining Lease"

A mining lease has a period of 21 years and can be renewed for a further 21 years.

"Renewal Application"

A renewal application can be made online at MTO Online Transactions or complete a Form 9 Application for extension of term/renewal of a mining tenement

The various sections of the Mining Act and Regulations applicable to a renewal are Sections. 45, 61, 70E, 78, 88, 91A, 91B Regulations. 16B, 23A, 23F, 29, 36A, 42A