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Mineral Resources Tasmania

Can I object to the grant of an exploration licence?

Any person who has an estate or interest in any land within the area advertised as an application for an exploration licence may object to the granting of the application.

Landowners, and holders of current leases and licences granted under the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995, within the application area are recognised as having an estate or interest.

Objections must be:

  • in writing, and stating the grounds for the objection,
  • accompanied by the prescribed fee, or evidence of payment of the fee,
  • be lodged within 28 days of advertisement of the application, and
  • be lodged with the Registrar of Mines:
    • at info@mrt.tas.gov.au,
    • or, by mail to:
    • Registrar of Mines
      Mineral Resources Tasmania
      PO Box 672
      Burnie Tasmania 7320,
  • or, be delivered to MRT offices at:
    Mineral Resources Tasmania
    Level 2, Harris Building
    49-51 Cattley Street
    Burnie

    or:

    Mineral Resources Tasmania
    30 Gordons Hill Road
    Rosny Park.

Although not mandatory, we recommend using the Objection to a Mineral Tenement Form available HERE, as this will ensure that all the information needed to assess an objection is recorded.

The prescribed fee may be paid:

  • By credit card over the phone by calling (03) 6165 4800,
  • In person at the MRT offices in Rosny Park and Burnie,
  • In person at any Service Tasmania outlet,
  • By cheque made payable to Mineral Resources Tasmania sent with accompanying payment information, OR
  • By direct deposit to:
    • BSB: 037 001
    • Account Number: 259881
    • Bank: Westpac
    • Account name: Department of State Growth – Collection

    If paid by direct deposit, an email notification is to be made to info@mrt.tas.gov.au of the payment details clearly stating:

    • The tenement/s the payment is for; and
    • A full description of the purpose for which the payment is made.

Information on what will happen to a valid objection can be found HERE.