Key info
- A retention licence is an optional licence between the exploration and mining stages. It gives you tenure over the land before progressing to a mining licence.
- You must be 18 or over to apply.
Find a Service Centre | button_link | Apply for a licence at your nearest Service Tasmania service centre |
About applying for a retention licence
Retention licences can be granted for the following mineral categories:
- Category 1 - metallic minerals and atomic substances
- Category 2 - coal, peat, lignite, and oil shale
- Category 3 - construction minerals including stone, clay and sand
- Category 4 - petroleum products except oil shale
- Category 5 - industrial minerals, precious and semi-precious stones
- Category 6 - geothermal substances.
How to apply
If you are applying by email or post, you must call (03) 6165 4800 first to pay the fee.
Service Centre | Post | |
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Find your nearest Service Centre | info@mrt.tas.gov.au | PO Box 672 Burnie, TAS 7320 |
You can also apply in-person at the MRT Burnie or Hobart Office.
What you need to apply
You must:
- submit a completed application form (PDF, 277KB)
- provide proof of identity
- pay the licence fee.
You must also submit supporting documents with your application, this includes:
- a plan showing the application area
- a geological report, acceptable to the Minister as per instructions on the application
- a feasibility statement as per instructions on the application.
Can I apply?
You must be 18 or over.
Proving your identity
For individuals you must provide a photocopy of your:
- driver licence, or
- passport.
For a company you must provide a photocopy of:
- a certificate of incorporation, or
- an Australian Companies Number (ACN) and list of directors or office holders.
How much it costs
Type | Cost |
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Mining lease | $1,530.80 |
Mining lease renewal | $1,014.60 |
Retention licence | $1,530.80 |
Exploration licence | $1,530.80 |
Prospecting licence | $35.60 |
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2023.
Payment options
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Service Centre or MRT offices |
More Information
Please visit Mineral Resources Tasmania for more information on applying for a retention licence.