Earth resources activities on Crown land: guidelines and procedures for land managers

The purposes of this document are to:<br />• outline some processes in relation to the administration and/or handling of earth resources activities (particularly exploration and mining for minerals) on Crown land;<br />• provide Crown land managers with guidelines and procedures to assist in administration of exploration and mining cases;<br />• provide a broad framework within which regional or localised guidelines and procedures can be developed or utilised;<br />• provide guidance to proponents wishing to undertake exploration or mining for minerals on Crown land.