DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND ENERGY
Mineral Titles Act and Regulations
Exploration Licence
(EL)
Purpose
To explore for minerals
Exploration Licence in
Retention (ELR)
To carry out feasibility
study or retain ore body
not economically viable
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Mineral Lease (ML)
To mine for minerals,
and/or erect infrastructure
250 blocks
Extractive Mineral
Exploration Licence
(EMEL)
To explore for extractive
minerals
4 blocks
Maximum Area
1 block = 3.22 sq kms
approx
Not to exceed the area of
the granted Mineral
Exploration Licence
No Limit
Type of land
Any land
Any land held under
applicants granted
exploration licence
Any land – special
conditions apply to
Aboriginal Freehold Land
Any land
Term
Up to 6 years. May be
renewed for ongoing
periods of up to two years
5 Years – can be
renewed more than once
For a term the minister
considers appropriate.
May be renewed.
2 years, not renewable
Security Deposits
May be required
May be required.
May be required
May be required
Work Obligations
To carry out approved
exploration program
To be worked subject to
licence conditions
To be worked
continuously subject to
lease conditions
To carry out activites
subject to exploration for
extractive minerals
Is it Transferable
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Compensation payable
to Land Owners or
Occupiers
May be required
May be required
May be required
May be required
Prior Approval for
Substantial Disturbance
Yes
Yes
Yes, subject to lease
conditions
Yes
Special Provisions
Licensee must relinquish
50% of licence area at
end of each 2 years
during the term for which
the EL was granted,
including the last year if
renewal is sought
Must continue to evaluate
the commercial viability of
the area
Must be surveyed by a
licensed surveyor if over
40 hectares.
Under 40 hectares – must
be marked out prior to
grant.
1 block = 3.22 sq kms
approx
Rent payable (in
advance) for full period of
grant.
$35* per block yrs 1 & 2
$71* per block yrs 3 & 4
Annual Rent/Cost
$143* per block yrs 5 & 6
$20* per hectare
$20* per hectare
$35* per block per year
$201* per block each
year renewed
*GST EXEMPT.
Application Fees
$402
$230
$862
$230
Annual Administration
Fee
$287
$230
$230
N/A
Advertising Costs
These costs will vary depending on the type of land tenure and location of the application area. Please refer to the
Schedule of Rents and Fees at www.minerals.nt.gov.au
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Extractive Mineral Permit
(EMP)
Extractive Mineral Lease
(EML)
Mineral Authority
(MA)
Purpose
To extract, remove, store or
process extractive minerals
To mine for extractive minerals
and/or erect infrastructure
To correspond with any mineral
title.
Maximum Area
100 hectares
100 hectares
As per corresponding title type
Type of Land
Any land
Any land
Reserved Land - General
Term
5 years, can be renewed more
than once
10 years, can be renewed more
than once
As deemed appropriate by the
Minister
Security Deposits
May be required
May be required
May be required
Work Obligations
To be worked continuously
subject to permit conditions.
To be worked continuously
subject to lease conditions
As per grant conditions
Is it Transferable?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Compensation payable to
Land Owners or Occupiers
May be required
May be required
May be required
Prior Approval for substantial
Disturbance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Must be marked out prior to
grant
Survey depends on size and
location of application. Refer to
Part 3 Mineral Titles
Regulations
As per corresponding title type
$62* per hectare
$258* per hectare
As per corresponding title type
$222
$555
As per corresponding title type
$115
$230
As per corresponding title type
Special Provisions
Annual Rent/Cost
*GST EXEMPT
Application fees
Annual
Administration Fee