In deciding whether or not to grant the applicant a geothermal permit, or in deciding its provisions, the Minister must consider--
(a) the applicant's proposed initial work program; and
(b) the extent to which the Minister is of the opinion that the applicant is capable (the capability criteria) of carrying out authorised activities for the geothermal permit, having regard to the applicant's--
(i) financial and technical resources; and
(ii) ability to manage geothermal exploration.