The contact details for the Lightning Ridge Office has changed, the new contact details are displayed at the bottom of the page.
In accordance with Schedule 9 of the Mining Regulation 2016, the following lodgement fees are payable in addition to an administrative levy.
IMPORTANT: Note that fees and charges are subject to change. For more information contact our Lightning Ridge office (details below).
Claims and opal prospecting licences
Class A - Standard Mineral Claim
Applications
| 1 year grant | 2 year grant | 3 year grant | 4 year grant | 5 year grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $130 | $130 | $130 | $130 | $130 |
| Security Bond | $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Administrative Levy | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 |
| Landholder Compensation | $109 | $218 | $327 | $436 | $545 |
| Road Levy | $25 | $50 | $75 | $100 | $125 |
| Rehabilitation Levy | $10 | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| Mullock Dump Levy | $10 | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| Total | $1,084 | $1,338 | $1,592 | $1,846 | $2,100 |
Transfers
| Application fee to transfer a mineral claim | $120 |
| Security bond |
$700 (ordinary) $200 (residential) |
| Stamp Duty (payable at an approx rate of $12.50 per $1000 of the purchase price) | $10 (minimum) |
| Total | Ordinary Claim $830 (min) Residential Claim $330 (min) |
Renewals
| 1 year renewal | 2 year renewal | 3 year renewal | 4 year renewal | 5 year renewal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Administrative Levy | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 |
| Landholder Compensation | $109 | $218 | $327 | $436 | $545 |
| Road Levy | $25 | $50 | $75 | $100 | $125 |
| Rehabilitation Levy | $10 | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| Mullock Dump Levy | $10 | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| Total | $354 | $608 | $862 | $1116 | $1,370 |
Opal prospecting licences
| Application fee | $30 |
| Security Bond | OPA1:$350 OPA2:$350 OPA3:$350 OPA4:$500 |
Term Admin Levy | $100 |
| Landholder Compensation | $109 plus 11c per Hectare |
| TOTAL OPA1 | $589 |
| TOTAL OPA2 | $589 |
| TOTAL OPA3 | $589 |
| TOTAL OPA4 | $739 |
Two hectare claims
Note that the fees for renewal are the same as for grants but are exclusive of the security bond.
Class B: 2 ha mineral claim available after 3 month OPB (12 month term with one renewal)
| Application Fee | $470 |
| Term Admin Levy | $100 |
| Bond | $5600 |
| Landholder Compensation | $109 |
| Road Levy | $25 |
| Mullock Levy | $10 |
| Rehab/Environmental Levy | $10 |
| Total | $6324 |
Class C: 2 ha mineral claim available after 28 day OPB (70 day term)
| Application Fee | $180 |
| Bond | OPA1:$350 OPA2:$350 OPA3:$350 OPA4:$500 |
| Term Admin Levy | $100 |
| Landholder Compensation | $109 |
| Road Levy | $25 |
| Mullock Levy | $10 |
| Rehab/Environmental Levy | $10 |
| TOTAL OPA1 | $784 |
| TOTAL OPA2 | $784 |
| TOTAL OPA3 | $784 |
| TOTAL OPA4 | $934 |
Class D: 2 ha mineral claim available for mining purposes — processing (up to 5 year term, renewable)
| Application Fee | $470 |
| Term Admin Levy | $100 min. (per year) |
| Bond | $700 (more security may be required) |
| Landholder Compensation | $109 |
| Road Levy | $25 |
| Mullock Levy | $10 |
| Rehab/Environmental Levy | $10 |
| Total | $1424 (for 1 year term) |
Class E: 2 ha mineral claim available for mining purposes — mullock stockpiling (up to 5 year term, renewable)
| Application Fee | $470 |
| Term Admin Levy | $100 min. (per year) |
| Bond | $700 (more security may be required) |
| Landholder Compensation | $109 |
| Road Levy | $25 |
| Mullock Levy | $10 |
| Rehab/Environmental Levy | $10 |
| Total | $1424 (for 1 year term) |
Class F: 2 ha available in areas within OPAs not covered by an OPB (70 day term)
| Application Fee | $180 |
| Bond | OPA1:$350 OPA2:$350 OPA3:$350 OPA4:$500 |
| Term Admin Levy | $100 |
| Landholder Compensation | $109 |
| Road Levy | $25 |
| Mullock Levy | $10 |
| Rehab/Environmental Levy | $10 |
| TOTAL OPA1 | $784 |
| TOTAL OPA2 | $784 |
| TOTAL OPA3 | $784 |
| TOTAL OPA4 | $934 |
Class G: 2 ha mineral claim available for open cut mining operations (up to 5 year term, renewable)
| Application Fee | $470 |
| Term Admin Levy | $100 min. (per year) |
| Bond | $700 (more security may be required) |
| Landholder Compensation | $109 |
| Road Levy | $25 |
| Mullock Levy | $10 |
| Rehab/Environmental Levy | $10 |
| Total | $1424 (for 1 year term) |
Changes to payment methods
Mining, Exploration and Geoscience will no longer accept cheques as detailed in the following notification:
For further information
Lightning Ridge Office
- Phone:
- +61 (0)2 6820 5200
- Fax:
- +61 (0)2 6829 0825
- Email:
- lightningridge.office@planning.nsw.gov.au
- Postal:
- NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Division of Resources and Geoscience, PO Box 314 Lightning Ridge NSW 2834
- Office:
- Lot 60 Morilla Street Lightning Ridge NSW 2834 Map