Frequently asked questions

General questions

• How do I find out what the Minerals and Energy Group does?
• How do I contact local mining suppliers, mines and oil and gas operations?

Renewable energy

• How do I apply for a renewable energy rebate?

Indigenous liason

• How do I get help with indigenous liaison?

Fossicking

• How do I apply for a fossicking permit?

Minerals

• How do I search for information on previous exploration?
• How do I find out what land is available for exploration?

Mineral Exploration Reporting

• What should be on a title page for reporting under the Mining Act? (PDF, 8KB)
• Where do I send statutory reports, Mine Management Plans, requests for Variations of Covenant, Waivers of Reduction etc? (PDF, 31KB)
• Can I request an extension of time for reports under the Mining Act? (PDF, 5KB)
• What is PDF? (PDF, 6KB)
• What is GDF? (PDF, 9KB)
• What format is required for hyperspectral data? (PDF, 4KB)
• Do I have to “cookie-cut”large data sets for partial relinquishment or final surrender reports? (PDF, 5KB)
• Can I use the data submission templates from other Australian jurisdictions? (PDF, 4KB)
• Checklist for reporting under the NT Mining Act (PDF, 28.5KB)

Petroleum

• How do I search for information on previous exploration?

Mining

Mining Authorisations:

• Do I need authorisation?
• How do I apply for an authorisation?
• What information is required in a Mining Management Plan (MMP) for authorisation?
• How long does it take to get an authorisation?

Mining Management Plans (MMP):

• What information is required in a Mining Management Plan (MMP) for authorisation?
• What other obligations do I have after I get my authorisation?

Rehabilitation Security:

• What is the security for and how is it calculated?
• How is security paid?
• Is interest earned on security deposits?

Mining Management Act (MMA) Reporting:

• What reporting is required under the MMA?
• What other obligations do I have after I get my authorisation?

Auditing and Closure:

• What other checks are carried out on operating mines?
• When do I get my security back?

Geology

• How do I find out about the geology of the Northern Territory?
• Where can I find information on Geology and Palaeontology?