Licensing and approvals

Licence forms

We encourage you to submit any applications or variations online via the Resource Rights Allocation and Management (RRAM) portal.

If you are unable to access the Resource Rights Allocation and Management (RRAM) portal, the following forms are available to apply for new permits and make changes to current permits.

Exploration

Application for exploration licence (WORD, 64.3 KB)
Application for renewal of exploration licence (WORD, 94.5 KB)
Notice of application for an Exploration Licence (WORD, 61.3 KB)
Licence transfer - Section 33 Mineral Resources (WORD, 91.9 KB)

Notice of intention to commence exploration work on a licence

Mining

Application for renewal of mining licence (WORD, 48.6 KB)
Notice of application for a Mining Licence (WORD, 63.5 KB)
Licence transfer - Section 33 Mineral Resources (WORD, 91.9 KB)
Notice of Application for Renewal of Mining Licence to Owner and Occupier of Land (WORD, 44.5 KB)

Notice of intention to commence mining work on a mining licence or a prospecting licence

Extractives

Application for extractive industries work authority (WORD, 45.9 KB)
Transfer of extractive industry work authority (WORD, 76.9 KB)

Prospecting

Application for prospecting licence (WORD, 74.7 KB)
Notice of application for a Prospecting Licence (WORD, 67.7 KB)
Licence transfer - Section 33 Mineral Resources (WORD, 91.9 KB)

Notice of intention to commence mining work on a mining licence or a prospecting licence

Retention

Application for Retention Licence (WORD, 76.9 KB)
Notice of application for Retention Licence (WORD, 68.5 KB)
Licence transfer - Section 33 Mineral Resources (WORD, 91.9 KB)

Tourist fossicking authority

Application for tourist fossicking authority (WORD, 82.9 KB)

Recreational fossicking permit

Purchase a Miner's Right

Page last updated: 07 Aug 2025