Tenement types

Tenement type rules

Per-jurisdiction tenement types with term, renewal, expenditure, reporting and rent rules.4 types

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  • MDL

    Mineral Development Licence

    Evaluationarea: sub_block
    Term:
    Set per licence (feasibility-stage tenure between EPM and ML).
    Renewal:
    Unverified — confirm against the Act directly.
    Expenditure:
    Unverified.
    Reporting:
    Annual report as for other QLD tenure.
    Rent basis:
    Annual.

    source: Mineral Resources Act 1989 (QLD)

  • EPM

    Exploration Permit for Minerals

    Explorationarea: sub_block (250 ha)
    Term:
    5 years (standard).
    Renewal:
    Renewal application window: 3-6 months before expiry.
    Expenditure:
    Mandatory area reduction of 40% at year 3 and 50% at year 5 (and again after each renewal) unless the Minister directs otherwise.
    Reporting:
    Annual report due 1 month after the anniversary, lodged electronically; expenditure statement due within 1 month of the anniversary.
    Rent basis:
    Due before grant; on renewal within 20 days; then annually on the anniversary.

    source: Mineral Resources Act 1989 (QLD)

  • MC

    Mining Claim

    Productionarea: hectares
    Term:
    Small-scale production tenure.
    Renewal:
    Unverified.
    Expenditure:
    Unverified.
    Reporting:
    Annual report.
    Rent basis:
    Annual.

    source: Mineral Resources Act 1989 (QLD)

  • ML

    Mining Lease

    Productionarea: hectares
    Term:
    Set per lease at grant.
    Renewal:
    Unverified — confirm term/renewal specifics against the Act.
    Expenditure:
    Linked to an Environmental Authority under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.
    Reporting:
    Annual report.
    Rent basis:
    Annual, per hectare.

    source: Mineral Resources Act 1989 (QLD)