Applying for a second renewal of a mining lease made in accordance with the Mining Act 1978

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This document provides guidance to mining lease holders about how to apply for a second renewal of term on an existing mining lease which has been granted under the Mining Act 1978 (the Mining Act) and the Mining Regulations 1981 (the Regulations).
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This document applies to mining leases granted in accordance with section 71 of the Mining Act and approaching a second renewal under s78(2) of the Mining Act. It does not relate to mining leases affected by a State Agreement Act. You should read this document in conjunction with the relevant legislation to gain a full understanding of the administrative activities that can be conducted on mining leases. 

It is important to note failure to lodge a valid application for renewal within the prescribed time will result in the mining lease expiring. In accordance with section 114B of the Mining Act, the expiry of a mining tenement does not affect the liability on the holder: to pay any outstanding monies; to comply with any obligation; for any act done or default made on or before the expiry date in relation to the mining tenement.

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