ERAs opening for submission in September 2026
Areas relinquished from exploration licences must be advertised as Exploration Release Areas (ERAs), with a moratorium period of at least two months. The following ERAs will open for applications on 7 September 2026:
| ERA | Location | Former Licence | Former Holder |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERA1273 | Eddy Creek | EL1/2011 | Cresswell's Transport Pty Ltd |
| ERA1275 | Donalds Road | EL9/2020 | Cresswell's Transport Pty Ltd |
| ERA1276 | Keith River | EL2/2022 | Tasmanian Magnesite Pty Ltd |
| ERA1277 | River Leven | EL15/2022 | Georgina Resources Pty Ltd |
| ERA1278 | Mount Sorell | EL10/2018 | Reid R O + Koster B W |
The approval of ERA applications is a competitive process. Information submitted to the assessment panel is held in confidence. Click here to find out what the assessment panel looks for when making their recommendations.