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How much do they cost?

 

Fees for permit applications and changes

 

  Fee (NZ$)
Application for prospecting permit $1,600
Application for exploration permit $2,300
Application for mining permit $3,200
Application for certificate of extension of minerals $2,500
Application for certificate of extension of land to which permit relates $2,500
Application for certificate of extension of duration of permit under section 37(1) of the Crown Minerals Act 1991 $2,500
Application for certificate of extension of duration of permit under section 37(2) of the Crown Minerals Act 1991 $3,200
Application for certificate of change of permit conditions $2,500
Application for Minister's consent to transfer of permits $600
Application for surrender or partial surrender Nil

 

Annual permit fees

Permit Fee (NZ$)
Prospecting permit

$3.50 per sq km or part of a sq km or $500, whichever is greater

Exploration permit

Initial term - $3.50 per hectare or part of a hectare or $500, whichever is greater

Extension under section 37 (1) - $8.50 per hectare or part of a hectare or $500, whichever is greater

Extension under section 37 (2) - $8.50 per hectare or part of a hectare or $500, whichever is greater

Mining permit $10 per hectare or part of a hectare or $500, whichever is greater

 NB: All fees are inclusive of GST

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