Minerals Development Act 2017

Regulations in respect of grant of licence

31. (1) The Minister may make regulations regarding the granting or renewal of prospecting licences and retention licences, including the following matters:

(a) the manner of making an application;

(b) the period that a licensee has to hold a prospecting licence before being eligible for a retention licence.

(2) The regulations may differentiate according to the type of prospecting licence or retention licences or minerals involved.