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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


Please note:

  • All fees are inclusive of GST
  • When making payments to Crown Minerals by telegraphic transfer please ensure the overseas bank charges are set to "ours". Overseas bank Charges for telegraphic transfers by default are set to "Ben" (beneficiary) and under this setting bank fees are deducted from your payment amount and Crown Minerals does not receive the full payment.

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Last updated 8 August 2008

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