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Mineral Resources Tasmania

Recommendation to Grant EL23/2022 - Sea Elephant Bay

The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:

Reference No: EL23/2022
Area: 83 km²
VicinitySea Elephant Bay
Category: 5 – Industrial Minerals, Semi/Precious Stone
Applicant: Naracoopa Mineral Sands Pty Ltd
Address: 7 Short Street, Naracoopa King Island, TAS 7256

Any person holding a mineral tenement, or claiming an estate or interest in respect of any land within an application area may lodge a formal objection to the granting of that application. Each objection must be in writing and lodged with the Registrar of Mines prior to 24 March 2023. The objection form must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of $47.60.

For further information in relation to the application, including the effect on private land within an application area, please phone the Registrar of Mines on (03) 6477 7097. Calling the Registrar prior to lodging an objection is recommended in order for the process, and possible outcomes, to be fully explained.