Statutory Notices
under the
Minerals Development Acts, 1940 to 1999
The Minerals Development Acts, 1940 to 1999 require the Minister to give notice of :
his intention to grant or renew a Prospecting Licence under the Minerals Development Act, 1940 
for minerals exploration;
Although there is no statutory requirement to do so, the Minister also gives notice of his intention grant a State Mining Lease of State owned minerals under the Minerals Development Act, 1940 .
his intention to grant a State Mining Facility under the Minerals Development Act, 1979 in respect of privately owned minerals;
the granting of a State Mining Facility under the Minerals Development Act, 1979 indicating the right of any person entitled to an estate or interest in the minerals to claim compensation.
Exploration Permits (Prospecting Licences)
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Current Notices:
AdverttograntforPLarea4092md122012.doc
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AdverttorenewPLs3476and3477md1612012.doc
AdverttorenewPLs393514063152md1712012.doc
Proposal to grant State Mining Lease:
No Current Notices
Minerals Development Act, 1979
Proposal to grant State Mining Licence:
No Current Notices
Notice of grant of State Mining Licence and right to claim compensation:
No Current Notices