Victoria - what licence do you need

[grubstake]

Which state are you asking about, mate?

 

[RM Outback]

I can't help with your question it sounds like Blackwood requires further investigation :Y: good luck.

 

[ben2363]

it's Victoria..

 

[jethro]

G,day Ben You would need either an exploration Licence taken out over the area you are interested in sampling Or a Prospecting Licence if the area is 5 hectares or less. You would have to submit detailed work plans for both of these and enviromental impact statements, Possibly go through native title and heritage Vic processes as well.
A Prospecting licence lasts for 5 years and is non renewable but allows you to define a resource by whatever means you deem as nessarcary in your work plan. Ie Trenching, Shaft sinking, Test drilling, You can test small You can remove small amounts of ore for sampling and production recovery verification purposes but you cant go into full on production.

 

[Northeast]

That's good info Jethro.

I am assuming this only relates to private property? What about if the area you are looking at is in state forest? Same process or extra steps to be taken or simply a no go zone?

Thanks.

 

[jethro]

G,day N,E No not only Private property it also relates to Public land as well. Extras on public land / State Forest would include a sizable bond for reabilitation of the land. Public / community consultation process. and probably other costly red tape that I have forgotten.
At the end of the day getting any kind of license to explore or mine on public land is a long and costly process for a small operator with lots of pitfalls & no guarantee of a successful outcome.

 

[Hunting the yellow]

don't forget the silly 10k or more land bonds on top of the 5k for the lease almost makes the little man give up on a prospect

 

[Swinging & digging]

15K of expenses and no guarantee of a financial return.
The laws were made with the intention of halting small scale mining.

 

[BobDigger]

Unfortunately the days of the small claim are long gone in Victoria.

The red tape involved in an EL or PL is significant and as mentioned, there's going to be a bond.

Here's the kit for the PL

http://earthresources.vic.gov.au/ea...a-licence/prospecting-licence-application-kit

 

[Hunting the yellow]

yeah like I said too costly for the small average guy who just wants to dig the gov only wants the big boys in the game because they have big money behind them

 

[tednjan01]

Hi to puddler Bill
Thank you for you insight into the subject. I am a newbe as is my partner and we would like to do some prospecting in Vic.
Have no idea where to start as far as area goes we are looking at using detectors
Look forward to your reply

 

[Simmo]

Hi to puddler Bill
Thank you for you insight into the subject. I am a newbe as is my partner and we would like to do some prospecting in Vic.
Have no idea where to start as far as area goes we are looking at using detectors
Look forward to your reply

Hey Ted,
If you look at Bill's avatar you will see that he is a 'guest', therefore not on this forum any more.
I'm sure others may have info for you though.

 

[Jaros]

Great post. Wealth of info. Thanks to all that have posted info.

 

[ballarat_gold]

Great post. Wealth of info. Thanks to all that have posted info.

Yeh 2 years ago.!

I'm only human ?

 

[nucopia]

Maybe Bill found the retirement nugget or a fortune in small nuggets
Stll good to read old posts when they have good info/advice in them :Y:

 

[7.62marksman]

Maybe Bill found the retirement nugget or a fortune in small nuggets
Stll good to read old posts when they have good info/advice in them :Y:

That is so ture mate