Offshore Minerals Act 1998. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act relating to exploration for, and the recovery of, minerals (other than petroleum) in the first 3 nautical miles of the territorial sea in relation to Queensland, and for related purposes. Subject Mineral resources, Sea Keyword Minerals Exploration Mining Registration Authorization/permit Territorial sea Geographical area Oceania Abstract This Act concerns the exploration for and the recovery of minerals, other than petroleum, in the first three nautical miles of the territorial sea in relation to Queensland. It consists of 447 sections and is divided into five Chapters. Chapter 2 is dedicated to the regulation of offshore exploration and mining, including exploration permits, mineral development licences, mining licences and works licences. Chapter 3 is dedicated to registration and dealings, Chapter 4 to administration of the A Full text English Website www.legislation.qld.gov.au