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Mineral Titles Act 2010
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50 Extractive mineral permit
(1) An extractive mineral permit is a mineral title that gives the title
(a) the right to occupy the title area specified in the EMP; and
(b) the exclusive right in the title area to extract, from the natural
surface of the land only, extractive minerals and to conduct
the activities specified in section 53; and
(c) the exclusive right to apply for an extractive mineral lease for
all or part of the title area.
(a) during the period the EMP is in force; and
(b) in accordance with this Act and the conditions of the EMP.
Division 2 Mineral title for surface extraction of extractive minerals
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(3) A person does not require an EMP for the extraction of extractive
minerals if the extraction is incidental to a construction project and
not for the sale of the extractive minerals.
Examples for subsection (3)
1 The extraction of sand or gravel from pastoral land by the landowner to
construct a dam or road on the land.
2 The extraction of soil or rock from land during the construction of a building
on the land.
51 Application for and grant of EMP
(1) A person may apply to the Minister in the approved form for the
grant of an EMP.
(2) The application must include the following information:
the EMP, which must not exceed 100 hectares;
conducting authorised activities under the EMP.
(3) The Minister may grant an EMP for a term not exceeding 5 years.
Notes for section 51