Mining Lease Updates in Queensland

The rules: leases, applications and fossicking

From the Queensland Fossicking Act 1994, section 27(1). It applies everywhere, including inside fossicking areas and general permission areas.

Fossicking on a lease, claim or lease application without written permission can bring a fine of up to 50 penalty units. Exploration permits (EPMs), which cover much of the State, are not listed in section 27. The holder or applicant can attach conditions to their permission, and withdraw it with reasonable written notice.

This is a plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Act and the Department of Resources are the authority.

Open for objections

Mining lease applications at public notification. Anyone, including a person or a club, can lodge an objection before the last objection day: in writing on form MRA-20, stating the grounds, with the Mineral Assessment Hub (mineralhub@nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au) by 4:30pm, and served on the applicant. From the Queensland Government's mining lease application notices, checked weekly.

Touching fossicking areas (0)

No changes touched a fossicking area this week.

Source: Queensland Government mining tenure data (CC BY 4.0), checked weekly. Covers mining leases and mining claims, granted and applied for. Exploration permits are not included. This is a guide, not legal advice: check the current boundaries on Queensland Globe before you go.