The following rules apply:
- Permit holders can surrender permits by lodging a notice in writing to the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (the Department). Each permit holder (if there is more than one) must sign the notice. Permits should be handed back, if available (regulation 4j).
- The Minister for Mines and Petroleum (Minister) may cancel the permit for various reasons, with the department notifying permit holders in writing.
- Permits automatically expire three months after being issued, or when the relevant exploration licence is no longer in force, or when a mining lease, general purpose lease, special prospecting licence or retention licence is granted over the land, in which case the department will notify the permit holder in writing.
- The Minister may exempt any exploration licence or area from the operation of the permit system. Any current permit within the relevant area will not be affected.
