Mining Act Guidelines - Basic Provisions

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1 of 10Government of Western AustraliaDepartment of Mines, Industry Regulation and SafetyMINING ACT GUIDELINESBASIC PROVISIONSREVISED AS AT 1 NOVEMBER 2018Contents1. Crown ownership of minerals ........................................ ............... 12. Mineral fields ........................................ ........................................ .... 13. Miner s Rights ........................................ ........................................ ... 24. Land open for Mining ........................................ .............................. 25. Crown land ........................................ ........................................ ........ 26. Reserves and Commonwealth land etc.

(ie: mechanised equipment, metal detectors etc may not be used in fossicking). Refer to the information pamphlet titled ‘Miner’s Rights’ which explains the rights and obligations of the holder of a Miner’s Right in more detail. 4. Land open for mining There are three categories of land open for mining: • Crown land (sections 1-22)

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