Have your say on new licence applications
Resources Victoria makes decisions about licence applications to explore and access the state’s resources.
Your feedback helps Resources Victoria decide whether to grant, request changes or refuse a licence application.
Please send your comments in writing by the submission closing date and we’ll consider these in our decision.
How to submit your feedback or ask questions
Feedback can be lodged via our online form or posted to:
The Minister for Energy and Resources
c/- Manager Licensing
Resources Victoria
PO Box 500
East Melbourne Victoria 8002
Enquiries can be made by:
- writing to the Manager Licensing at the above address
- calling 136 186.
For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on free call 131 450.
Current applications
Minerals exploration and mining
Minerals exploration, mining, retention and prospecting licence applications are assessed in line with the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990.
| Application number | Licence type | Company name | Location | Submissions close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL008806 | Exploration licence | Falcon Gold Resources Pty Ltd | 2km east of Shelbourne, 8.5km southwest of Bendigo, inc Shelbourne East | 13 November 2025 |
| EL008807 | Exploration licence | ACDC Metals Operations Pty Ltd | 3km east of Whroo, 6km south of Rushworth. 21km north east of Nagambie | 13 November 2025 |
| EL008810 | Exploration licence | Falcon Gold Resources Pty Ltd | 1km North of Pyramid Hill, 7km southwest of Cohuna, inc Rowlands township | 13 November 2025 |
| EL008811 | Exploration licence | Falcon Gold Resources Pty Ltd | 2km north of Woodvale, 2.5km south of Sebastian | 13 November 2025 |
| MIN008830 | Mining licence | Kerang Gypsum Supplies Pty Ltd | 7km south-west of Tudor, 10 km north-east of Chinkapook. 17km south-east of Manangatang | 26 November 2025 |
| EL008779 | Exploration licence | Providence Gold Pty Ltd | 1km south and west of Yea, 3km east of Flowerdale, 22km north east of Whittlesea, including Limestone, Devlin Bridge and Glenburn | 26 November 2025 |
Onshore gas
Under the Petroleum Act 1998, any person may make a written submission to the minister about an application for an onshore retention lease or production licence.
There are currently no onshore gas applications open for feedback.
Offshore gas
Under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2010, any person may make a written submission to the minister about an application to vary an offshore pipeline licence.
There are currently no offshore gas applications open for feedback.
Proposed petroleum exploration permit tenders
Public consultation is undertaken on proposed petroleum exploration permit tenders onshore or offshore in Victorian state waters, which may result in applications for gas exploration permits.
Quarries
Public input related to quarry applications is conducted by the relevant local council via the planning permit process. Applications can normally be located under ‘advertised planning applications’ (or similar wording) on your council website.
GeoVic
GeoVic is our spatial mapping tool. It allows you to search for licences and access data, and to build your own earth resources-related maps.
More information
Minerals exploration and mining
- Understanding minerals exploration
- Information for landholders and the community
- Advertising requirements: Guideline for licence applications
- Frequently asked questions
Gas
Page last updated: 05 Nov 2025