The following obligations apply:
- Licence holders’ activities take precedence over permit holders’ prospecting activities. Prospecting is not permitted to take place within 100 metres of any licence holders’ activities.
- If vehicles other than those nominated on the permit application are to be used, Exploration Licence holders need to be given prior notice.
- Land disturbances need to be filled or made safe after prospecting activities conclude and all waste materials, rubbish, etc. must be removed from the area prior to leaving.
- Permit holders who breach the system could be liable for a fine of up to $5000; have their permits cancelled; and may be disqualified from obtaining another permit for up to three years.
- Permit holders must advise exploration licence holders and the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety of any mineral recovered within 14 days of permit expiry, cancellation or surrender. Advice of minerals recovered within section 40E permit area. Download Section 40E Minerals Recovered Form
