Current exploration release areas

The exploration release system offers newly available ground at a nominated date, at least two months after expiry, revocation or surrender of a licence. During that time the area is unavailable for application.

After the end of the moratorium period applications may be lodged, for Exploration Licences or Mining Leases, by courier, registered mail or in person for the whole or part of the ERA.

Please note, if you intend to apply for a mining lease as part of an ERA application, a Marking Out Notice is not required. If your ERA application is approved, the area is then available to you for the submission of a mining lease application, including a Marking Out Notice in accordance with Section 72 of the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995.

Listed below are the current exploration release areas.