Assessment of a resource authority (tenure) application

The Department of Resources will assess the resource application once it has been accepted. The time it takes to process the application depends on a number factors, including the tenure type, the regulatory requirements and the complexity of the application.

Before you begin

You will have submitted a resource authority (tenure) application and it was accepted by the Department of Resources.

More information

Access the Georesources tenure performance dashboard fo data on application numbers and processing times for the Department of Resources.

Next steps

While the resource authority is undergoing assessment by the Department of Resources, there are additional requirements that need to be met before the department can grant an authority.

• You will require the appropriate environmental authority.
• You must address any native title requirements.
• When you apply for a new mining lease, you must advise all affected persons by publishing the mining lease application notice and settle compensation for landholders, either through a compensation agreement or Land Court determination.

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