Community and land use

Minerals exploration for community and landholders

Land access tool

Before a minerals explorer can access your land, they must seek your consent. The land access tool will help you understand the exploration process and assist in reaching an agreement with a minerals explorer.

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Fact sheets

What does Minerals exploration involve? (PDF, 723.9 KB)
What does Minerals exploration involve? (WORD, 186.6 KB)
Land access and compensation for landholders (PDF, 99.9 KB)
How minerals exploration is regulated (PDF, 100.4 KB)
Groundwater and Minerals Exploration Fact sheet (PDF, 3.3 MB)
Groundwater and Minerals Exploration Fact sheet (WORD, 325.6 KB)

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Page last updated: 22 Apr 2025