Landholder compensation

  • Compensation for mining claims and mining leases

    Before a mining claim, mining lease or access to either tenure can be granted over a landholder's land, compensation for landholders has to be settled.

  • Your entitlements to compensation

    Landholders are entitled to compensation under the Mineral Resources Act 1989 if a mining claim or mining lease covers the surface of their land, or if their land is used to access either of these tenures.

  • Notification process for mining claims and leases

    You will be notified whenever a miner applies for a new mining claim, mining lease or access over your land. You will also be notified when they apply to renew an existing claim or lease.

  • Dispute resolution

    It's important to remember a compensation agreement or determination binds future landholders of the property as well as any new holder of the mining claim or mining lease.