Notice of Application for an Exploration Licence EL008493

VP Minerals Ltd
Level 24, 44 St Georges Tce
Perth WA 6000

Lauren Robinson
Mobile: 0401 917 019
Email: info@vpminerals.com.au

Further information about this application is available at vpminerals.com.au

Application number: EL008493

Locality of the land to which the application relates: 10km west of Nyah, 28km northwest of Swan Hill, and 23km north of Ultima

Approximate area of the application (Graticular Sections): 42 graticular sections/42 km2

Date of the application: 11/04/2024

Term the licences are applied for: 5 years

Outline of the proposed programs of work:

For the first year, reconnaissance activities will be undertaken including historical research and analysis, desktop studies, mapping, and geochemical sampling (rock chip, soil and stream sediment sampling using non-mechanical handheld tools with minimal impact on the environment).

Pending the outcomes from reconnaissance activities in Year 1, the Company will plan to undertake low impact exploration, which will be submitted to Earth Resources Regulation detailing rehabilitation plans.

During the exploration planning process, VP Minerals will engage with individual landholders and the wider community. They will provide information about planned exploration activities and offer opportunities for feedback to be integrated into the planning process.

Any person may object or comment to a licence being granted by:

1. putting the objection or comment in writing; and
2. including the grounds on which it is made

Objections or comments must be lodged within 21 days after the latest date on which the application was advertised and can be lodged online or posted to:
The Minister for Energy and Resources
c/- Manager Licensing, Earth Resources Regulation, PO Box 500, East Melbourne Victoria 8002

It is recommended that objections or comments are lodged via Resource Rights Allocation and Management to ensure timely consideration.

Enquiries can be made by writing to the Manager Licensing at the above address or by phoning the Earth Resources Information Centre on 136 186.

1. Subject to other requirements being satisfied, an exploration licence, if granted, entitles the holder of the licence to explore and search for minerals in the relevant land, but does not entitle the holder to undertake mining.
2. Further information regarding the requirements that must be complied with prior to work being undertaken is available on the department’s Community and Land Use page.