The Queensland Government's Department of Natural Resources and Mines is responsible for the administration of mining tenure. They provide the following online services:

• Mines Online
• Interactive Resource & Tenure Maps
• Queensland Digital Exploration Reports (QDEX)

Relevant Legislation

• Mineral Resources Act 1989

• Link to Operational policies that provide guidance and information with regards to administering legislative acts and regulations.

• For information about Land access in Queensland

• For information about Land access and Native Title

Mineral Tenure Types

• Prospecting Permit (PP)
• Mining Claim (Claim)
• Exploration Permit (EP)
• Mineral Development Licence (MDL)
• Mining Lease (ML)

A Guide for Landowners & answers to most questions. Schedule of Fees and Charges here

Tenement Safety Net - Action Reports

Data sourced from QLD IRTM GIS

• Renewal - ALL Tenement Types - DUE 30 days prior to expiry date - STATUS Tracking/Notes: FULL - based on tenement renewal lodgement date set in dataset

• Annual Checkup - ALL Tenement Types - DUE 60 days prior to anniversary - STATUS Tracking/Notes: NO - notify only

• Rent and Reports - ALL Tenement Types - DUE 30 days post anniversary - STATUS Tracking/Notes: NO - notify only

Link to Tenement Safety Net Product Information here