sec.50Application for exploration permit over standard sub-block

sec.50 Application for exploration permit over standard sub-block

A person may apply to the Minister for an exploration permit over a standard sub-block if— the sub-block is vacant; and the sub-block is not excluded. For excluded sub-blocks see section 51 . A standard sub-block is vacant if no exploration permit, mineral development licence or mining lease is in force over the sub-block. A person may apply for an exploration permit over a group of standard sub-blocks if— the group forms a discrete area; and there are not more than 500 sub-blocks in the group. The Minister may, in certain circumstances, allow an application to be made for an exploration permit covering up to 3 discrete areas (see section 53 ). (sec.50-ssec.1) A person may apply to the Minister for an exploration permit over a standard sub-block if— the sub-block is vacant; and the sub-block is not excluded. For excluded sub-blocks see section 51 . (sec.50-ssec.2) A standard sub-block is vacant if no exploration permit, mineral development licence or mining lease is in force over the sub-block. (sec.50-ssec.3) A person may apply for an exploration permit over a group of standard sub-blocks if— the group forms a discrete area; and there are not more than 500 sub-blocks in the group. The Minister may, in certain circumstances, allow an application to be made for an exploration permit covering up to 3 discrete areas (see section 53 ).

• (a) the sub-block is vacant; and
• (b) the sub-block is not excluded.
• (a) the group forms a discrete area; and
• (b) there are not more than 500 sub-blocks in the group.