This Act provides for the management of mineral exploitation and mining operations in Western Australia which shall be administered by the Minister assisted by the department of the Public Service. The Act provides for different types of tenements to be issued for different mining activities, including prospecting, exploration, retention and miscellaneous licenses, as well as mining and general purpose leases. For proposed mining operations proponents are required to submit a mining proposal. These can be submitted as part of an application for a mining lease or in accordance with tenement conditions for a granted lease. The Act further provides for: registration of instruments and register; general provisions relating to mining and mining tenements; caveats; compensation in respect of mining; establishment of wardens’ courts; etc.
Australie · 1978-12-08