192Mining licences

192 Mining licences

192 Mining licences

(1) This Part provides for the grant of mining licences over blocks in coastal waters.

(2) A mining licence may be granted over:

(a) a vacant standard block (see Division 2), or

(b) certain blocks that are not vacant (see Division 2), or

(c) a tender block (see Division 3).

Note 1—

A tender block is a block that has been declared available for tender. A standard block is any other block (see sections 19 and 20).

Note 2—

A retention or exploration licence holder may apply for a mining licence over the same area or part of the same area.