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Offshore Minerals Act 1999
198Holder of exploration licence or retention licence may apply for mining licence
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198 Holder of exploration licence or retention licence may apply for mining licence
198 Holder of exploration licence or retention licence may apply for mining licence
(1) An exploration or retention licence holder may apply to the Minister for a mining licence over all or some of the blocks in the licence area of the exploration or retention licence.
(2) A person may apply for a mining licence under subsection (1) over a group of blocks only if:
(a) the group forms a discrete area, and
(b) there are not more than 20 blocks in the group.
(3) The holder may apply for 2 or more mining licences over different parts of the licence area of the exploration or retention licence.