Mineral Exploration

259 The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO ().26 March 2023). Can the Minister for Energy and Mining, advise:

1. For each financial year since 2013-14, in relation to mineral exploration licences (ELs):

(a) How many ELs have been granted by the Department for Energy and Mining?

(b) What was the average processing time for EL applications?

(c) How many ELs have sought variations to their works programs on more than two occasions?

(d) How many ELs have been revoked

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): The Minister for Energy and Mining is advised:

(a) This information is publicly available.

(b) This information is publicly available.

(c) In relation to how many ELs have sought variations to their works programs, this has occurred on two occasions since 2013-14.

(d) ELs are not revoked, they can be surrendered or cancelled.