This Act regulates the exploration for and the recovery of minerals, other than petroleum, in the first three nautical miles of the territorial sea in respect of Western Australia. The Act provides for the management and use of mineral resources in the area and contains provisions on licences for the exploration, retention and mining of minerals and related fees. The Act also provide for exploration and mining in marine reserves and fish habitat protection areas. The Act further provides for: registration at the State Offshore Mining Register; access to information related to mineral resources and their management and use; for monitoring and enforcement of its provisions; appointment and powers of inspectors; licence fees and royalties; etc.
Australie · 2003-04-17