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Opal prospecting in NSW

… Mineral exploration for opals is termed prospecting, conducted under an Opal Prospecting Licence or Mineral Claim. Opal Prospecting … for prospecting and do not authorise mining. NSW Resources can grant an Opal Prospecting

Mining Act 1992 forms

… The Titles Management System (TMS) is the NSW Government’s fit-for-purpose platform for … the Exploration Guideline: work programs for prospecting titles (PDF, 251.39 KB) using one … fields (better for printing) Exploration licence Template for technical managers (DOCX, …

General conditions for exploration licence (mineral)

… … All exploration licences granted in NSW under the Mining Act 1992 are subject to a … conditions. Definitions In this licence: (a) A reference to a code or guideline … guideline: Annual activity reporting for prospecting titles (PDF, 319.51 KB) (July 2015) …

Opal prospecting

… Exploring for opals (opal prospecting) is defined as either carrying out … with an appropriate authorisation issued by NSW Resources including an exploration licence or assessment lease or, in a mineral …

General conditions for exploration licence (coal)

… last updated 5/3/2025 … Definitions In this licence: (a) A reference to a code or guideline … below: Change in effective control of the licence holder Change in effective control of … guideline: Annual activity reporting for prospecting titles (PDF, 319.51 KB) (July 2015) …

General conditions for exploration licence (low impact)

… last updated 5/3/2025 … Definitions In this licence: (a) A reference to a code or guideline … in respect of this licence. 2. Authorised prospecting operations The licence holder must not carry out any prospecting operations, other than those of the …

The competitive allocation of coal

… in an area subject to a coal exploration licence application under  Operational Allocation b) a coal prospecting authority holder relinquishes their … holder has their authority cancelled. The NSW Government will release an area for public …

Renewals of mineral and coal exploration licences policy (Renewals policy)

… Holding an exploration licence for minerals or coal in NSW comes with certain rights and … the Exploration Guideline: Work programs for prospecting titles (PDF, 251.39 KB) The …

Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 forms

… is complete. Please contact titles@dpird.nsw.gov.au for application assistance.  The  … of exploration areas and the granting of prospecting titles for coal and petroleum … reply within two business days.  Exploration licence PEL2 - Application for variation of a …

Exploring in NSW

… Exploration in NSW is regulated under the Mining Act 1992 … effective regulation of authorisations for prospecting and mining operations ensure … NSW, an explorer must obtain an exploration licence or assessment lease. Exploration …