Mining and exploration

The NNTT provides assistance on Mining and Exploration within the native title system. Download the PDFs below for more information:

• Mining, exploration and native title: the Commonwealth scheme (pdf, 146 kb)
• ILUA or the right to negotiate process? A comparison for mineral tenement applications (pdf, 597 kb)
• Steps from mineral exploration to a mine (pdf, 432kb)

For further information on mining, exploration and native title in Western Australia visit their website:

• Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration

For Queensland visit their website:

• Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development