208Refusal of application for mining licence made under section 198

208 Refusal of application for mining licence made under section 198

208 Refusal of application for mining licence made under section 198

(1) If the Minister proposes to refuse an application for a mining licence made under section 198, the Minister must notify the applicant of the proposed refusal.

(2) The notice must:

(a) be in writing, and

(b) specify the reason for the proposed refusal, and

(c) invite the applicant to make written submissions in relation to the proposed refusal, and

(d) specify the day by which submissions may be made to the Minister, and

(e) specify an address where submissions are to be lodged.

(3) The day specified under subsection (2) (d) must be not less than 30 days after the day on which the notice is given.

(4) The Minister may refuse to grant an application for a mining licence made under section 198 only if:

(a) the applicant has been given a notice under subsection (1), and

(b) the Minister has considered any submission made by the applicant, and

(c) the Minister is satisfied that no special circumstances exist that justify the licence being granted.