rr 20(2)(b), 21(2)(b), 22(2)(b), 23(2)(b), 24(2)(b), 25(2)(b), 26(2)(b), 27(2)(b)
The reference number of the permit concerned.
The particulars of the person who is responsible for the application.
The minerals to which the proposed extension or decrease relates.
If the application is to extend the minerals to which the permit relates, a statement of the reasons why, in the permit holder's opinion, the Minister should extend the minerals, including—
(a) geological evidence that supports the application; and
(b) details of how the permit holder proposes to prospect or explore for the additional minerals; and
(c) a discussion of any proposed amendments to the current minimum work programme for the permit or the expenditure for it.
If the application is to decrease the minerals to which the permit relates, a statement of the reasons why, in the permit holder's opinion, the Minister should decrease the minerals.
The area of land to which the proposed extension would apply (in hectares or square kilometres).
A map showing the land for which the proposed extension is sought in relation to the existing permit.
A statement of the reasons why, in the permit holder's opinion, the Minister should extend the land to which the permit relates, including—
(b) details of how the permit holder proposes to prospect or explore the additional land; and
If the application is to extend the minerals to which the permit relates,—
(a) a statement of the reasons why, in the permit holder's opinion, the Minister should extend the minerals, including—
(i) geological evidence that there is a deposit of the minerals capable of being mined in the area (including maps, diagrams, cross-sections, and any other supporting evidence of the location and extent of the minerals); and
(ii) estimates of the mineable mineral resource, which may include—
(A) inferred, indicated, and measured mineral resources; and
(B) probable and proved reserves; and
(b) details of how the permit holder proposes to mine for the additional minerals; and
(c) a discussion of any proposed amendments to the current work programme for the permit; and
(d) a discussion of any proposed change to the point of valuation for royalties payable under the permit.
If the application is to decrease the minerals to which the permit relates,—
(a) a statement of the reasons why, in the permit holder's opinion, the Minister should decrease the minerals, including—
(i) evidence that the minerals are not capable of being mined within current technical and economic restraints; and
(ii) a discussion of any proposed amendments to the current work programme for the permit; and
(iii) a discussion of any proposed change to the point of valuation for royalties payable under the permit.
A map showing the land for which the proposed extension is sought in relation to the existing permit area.
(a) geological evidence that there is a deposit capable of being mined in the area for which the proposed extension is sought (including maps, diagrams, cross-sections, and any other supporting evidence that indicates the location and extent of the identified deposit in that area); and
(b) estimates of the mineable mineral resource of the deposit in the land for which the extension is sought, which may include—
(i) inferred, indicated, and measured mineral resources; and
(ii) probable and proved reserves; and
(c) details of how the permit holder proposes to mine the additional land; and
(d) a discussion of any proposed amendments to the current work programme for the permit; and
(e) a discussion of any proposed change to the point of valuation for royalties payable under the permit.
A statement of the duration of the extension sought.
A statement of the proposed minimum work programme to be carried out during the proposed extension of duration.
The proposed expenditure for each stage of prospecting during the proposed extension of duration.
A statement of the reasons why, in the permit holder's opinion, the Minister should extend the duration of the permit, including discussion of—
(a) the objectives of the proposed minimum work programme to be carried out during the proposed extension; and
(b) the results of prospecting already undertaken by the permit holder; and
(c) the geology and potential mineralisation of the permit area.
A statement of the reasons why, in the permit holder's opinion, the Minister should extend the duration of the permit, including—
(a) an explanation as to why the discovery to which the permit relates cannot be economically depleted before the current permit expires; and
(b) estimates of the mineral resources remaining in the land for which the extension is sought, which may include—
(c) the work programme to be carried out during the proposed extension period, including details of any modifications to the existing work programme; and
(d) details of any proposed modifications to the mining schedule, production schedule, or proposed expenditure required to deplete the resource.
The area of land to which the proposed extension of duration would apply (in hectares or square kilometres).
A map of the existing permit area showing the boundary of the area of land within it to which the proposed extension of duration relates.
A statement of the proposed minimum work programme to be carried out during the proposed extension of duration that contains sufficient information for the Minister to satisfy himself or herself that the programme will provide for the satisfactory exploration of the land for which the extension is sought and that includes,—
(a) the objectives of the programme; and
(b) details of any proposed stages; and
(c) the proposed expenditure for each proposed stage; and
(d) the results of exploration activities undertaken by the permit holder in the permit area to date; and
(e) an explanation of the geology and potential mineralisation of the permit area.
A discussion and preliminary evaluation of the discovery or discoveries that the permit holder has made, including—
(a) a detailed report and plans indicating the location, extent, and geology of the discovery; and
(b) the preliminary resource and reserve estimates; and
(c) the appraisal work that, in the permit holder's opinion, is necessary to advance the discovery to an exploitable mineral deposit or economically mineable resource.
A statement of the proposed appraisal work programme to be carried out during the extension of duration that—
(a) gives details of any proposed stages of work; and
(b) states the proposed expenditure for each proposed stage.
A discussion of the objectives of the proposed appraisal work programme that contains sufficient information for the Minister to satisfy himself or herself that—
(a) reasonable efforts are being made to carry out the appraisal work programme; and
(b) the proposed appraisal work programme is sufficient to carry out the proposed appraisal work; and
(c) the duration of the current permit is insufficient to carry out the appraisal work for the discovery.