ERAs opening for submissions in November 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 9 November 2026:
| ERA | Location | Former Licence | Former Holder |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERA1279 | Mathinna | EL19/2018, EL4/2019 | Stavely Tasmania Pty Ltd |
| ERA1280 | Alberton | EL6/2019 | Stavely Tasmania Pty Ltd |
| ERA1281 | Dans Rivulet | EL2/2015 | Stavely Tasmania Pty Ltd |
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.