Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00638:section:198
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00638
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 198
Character Range: 200137–200748

198  Holder of exploration licence or retention licence may apply for mining licence
 (1) An exploration or retention licence holder may apply to the Joint Authority for a mining licence over all or some of the blocks in the licence area of the exploration or retention licence.
 (2) A person may apply for a mining licence under subsection (1) over a group of blocks only if:
 (a) the group forms a discrete area; and
 (b) there are not more than 20 blocks in the group.
 (3) The holder may apply for 2 or more mining licences over different parts of the licence area of the exploration or retention licence.