Mining Act 1978.
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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Act provides for the management of mineral exploitation and mining operations in Western Australia which shall be administered by the Minister assisted by the department of the Public Service.
The Act provides for different types of tenements to be issued for different mining activities, including prospecting, exploration, retention and miscellaneous licenses, as well as mining and general purpose leases. For proposed mining operations proponents are required to submit a mining proposal. These can be submitted as part of an application for a mining lease or in accordance with tenement conditions for a granted lease.
The Act further provides for: registration of instruments and register; general provisions relating to mining and mining tenements; caveats; compensation in respect of mining; establishment of wardens’ courts; etc.
The Act provides for different types of tenements to be issued for different mining activities, including prospecting, exploration, retention and miscellaneous licenses, as well as mining and general purpose leases. For proposed mining operations proponents are required to submit a mining proposal. These can be submitted as part of an application for a mining lease or in accordance with tenement conditions for a granted lease.
The Act further provides for: registration of instruments and register; general provisions relating to mining and mining tenements; caveats; compensation in respect of mining; establishment of wardens’ courts; etc.
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Long title of text
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to mining and for incidental and other purposes.
Notes
Last amendments up to Mining Amendment (Transfer of Royalty Administration) Act 2025 (No. 7 of 2025).
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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