Queensland Consolidated Acts

MINERAL RESOURCES ACT 1989 - SECT 130

130 Exploration permit to specify minerals sought

(1) Except where subsection (2) is applied, an exploration permit shall be granted in respect of—

(a) all minerals other than coal; or

(b) coal.

(2) If, in the exceptional circumstances of a particular case, the Minister considers good reason exists therefor, an exploration permit may be granted in respect of the mineral or minerals specified therein.

(3) Minerals may be specified by indicating other minerals to which the exploration permit does not apply.