11Application for exploration licence

11 Application for exploration licence

(1)  A person may apply to the Minister for an exploration licence.

(2)  An application is to –

(a) be in an approved form; and

(b) [Section 11 Subsection (2) amended by No. 74 of 2001, Sched. 1, Applied:30 Oct 2001] [Section 11 Subsection (2) amended by No. 24 of 2013, s. 8, Applied:28 Jun 2013] specify the minerals, or category of minerals, in respect of which it is made; and

(c) be accompanied by a statement specifying –

(i) [Section 11 Subsection (2) amended by No. 24 of 2013, s. 8, Applied:28 Jun 2013] the work to be carried out on activities under the licence sought; and

(ii) a description of the area of land in respect of which the licence is sought; and

(iii) the financial and technical resources available to the applicant; and

(iv) [Section 11 Subsection (2) amended by No. 24 of 2013, s. 8, Applied:28 Jun 2013] an estimate of the proposed expenditure on activities under the licence; and

(v) [Section 11 Subsection (2) amended by No. 24 of 2013, s. 8, Applied:28 Jun 2013] the likely impact on the environment of activities under the licence; and

(d) be accompanied by the prescribed fee; and

(e) contain any other prescribed details; and

(f) be lodged with the Registrar.

(3)  The Registrar or Director or both may require an applicant to provide further information.

(4)  [Section 11 Subsection (4) amended by No. 74 of 2001, s. 6, Applied:30 Oct 2001] The holder of a special exploration licence may only apply for a licence in relation to an area of land that is, in whole or in part, specified in the special exploration licence, if –