Mineral Titles Act 2010
50Extractive mineral permit
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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 Mineral Titles Act 2010 30 (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