sec.192Mining leases

sec.192 Mining leases

This part provides for the grant of mining leases over sub-blocks in coastal waters. A mining lease may be granted over— a vacant standard sub-block; or certain sub-blocks that are not vacant; or a tender sub-block. A tender sub-block is a sub-block that has been declared available for tender. A standard sub-block is any other sub-block (see sections 19 and 20 ). An exploration permit or mineral development licence holder may apply for a mining lease over the same area or part of the same area. For paragraphs (a) and (b) see division 2 (Application for and grant of mining lease over standard sub-blocks) and for paragraph (c) see division 3 (Application for and grant of mining lease over tender sub-block). (sec.192-ssec.1) This part provides for the grant of mining leases over sub-blocks in coastal waters. (sec.192-ssec.2) A mining lease may be granted over— a vacant standard sub-block; or certain sub-blocks that are not vacant; or a tender sub-block. A tender sub-block is a sub-block that has been declared available for tender. A standard sub-block is any other sub-block (see sections 19 and 20 ). An exploration permit or mineral development licence holder may apply for a mining lease over the same area or part of the same area. For paragraphs (a) and (b) see division 2 (Application for and grant of mining lease over standard sub-blocks) and for paragraph (c) see division 3 (Application for and grant of mining lease over tender sub-block).

• (a) a vacant standard sub-block; or
• (b) certain sub-blocks that are not vacant; or
• (c) a tender sub-block.