Minerals Development Act 2017

Regulations relating to conditions of prospecting licences and retention licences

32. (1) The Minister may make regulations setting out conditions to which a prospecting licence or a retention licence is subject (which are in addition to those set out in this Act) regarding any of the following matters:

(a) exploration programme and expenditure requirements, including the carry-over and combination of expenditures if more than one licence is held;

(b) good prospecting practice, including—

(i) the protection of groundwater and the integrity of aquifers,

(ii) waste management, and

(iii) the rehabilitation of the land;

(c) notification to persons who have an estate or interest in the land that certain activities are planned;

(d) compliance with other legislation;

(e) notification to the Minister of claims or disputes;

(f) insurance;

(g) safety of persons and animals;

(h) compensation payable under section 51 ;

(i) appointment of a resident manager and his or her functions and the necessary qualifications of persons employed by the licensee;

(j) rights of other licensees or the Minister to prospect;

(k) compliance with the Minister’s instructions;

(l) return of licences to the Minister;

(m) such other matters as are ancillary or consequential to paragraphs (a) to (l).

(2) Regulations made under this section apply to prospecting licences and retention licences granted after the regulations come into operation.