Commencement of a resource authority and an environmental authority for a resource project

After a resource authority is granted, you must comply with the requirements the Department of Resources has attached to the authority, as well as a range of general obligations. As a resource authority holder, you are also required to pay rents, royalties and duties.

When an environmental authority (EA) has been granted, you must comply with the requirements the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation has attached to the authority, as well as the conditions of the EA. Other requirements may include:

• paying annual fees
• submitting annual returns
• paying financial provision.

Financial provisioning, if required, must be paid before operations can commence.

Project operation

Once the project is in operation, it is essential that the project continues to meet all requirements and obligations.

More information

Search the public register portal for current versions of approved environmental authorities.

Find recently granted resource authorities.

Contact us

Department of Resources

Contact the relevant assessment hub.

Mineral Assessment Hub

• (07) 4447 9230
• mineralhub@resources.qld.gov.au

Coal Assessment Hub

• (07) 4936 0169
• coalhub@resources.qld.gov.au

Petroleum Assessment Hub

• (07) 3199 8118
• petroleumhub@resources.qld.gov.au

Department of Environment. Science and Innovation

Email: palm@des.qld.gov.au
Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)