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Mining Act.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to mining.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Basic legislation Access right Mining Minerals Royalties/fees Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Concession Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Special fund Exploration Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Oceania
Abstract

This Act covers all matters related to mining activities in Northern Territory, it consists of 193 sections and is divided into 14 Parts. Part 2 is dedicated to the administration of the Act; Part 3 defines miner’s rights; Part 4 covers exploration licences and related registration and fees; Part 5 concerns exploration retention licences; Part 6 mineral leases and related procedures and Part 7 mineral claims. Part 8 is dedicated to extractive minerals and related leases, permits and compensation

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mineral Titles Act.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2016)

Keyword: Access right, Mining, Minerals, Royalties/fees, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Concession, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Special fund, Registration, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Miscellaneous Act Amendment (Aboriginal Community Living Areas) Act.

Legislation | Australia | 1989 (2000)

Keyword: Traditional rights/customary rights, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX