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What is a permit?

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A permit is permission granted by the crown to prospect, explore or mine for crown owned minerals or coal in a defined area.

The Crown Minerals group administers the permitting regime through the powers granted under the Crown Minerals Act 1991.

For more information on the types of permits please see what are the different types of permits.

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Last updated 2 April 2007

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