Lodgement of Advertisments

Advertisements must be placed in the “Land” and a local newspaper where circulation covers the biggest population base of interested parties in the area where the application has been lodged.  The website www.yourguide.com.au has a comprehensive list of regional and country newspapers in NSW.

Before commencing the preparation of the text and diagram you are strongly advised to contact the newspapers to seek advice as to their requirements in relation to file types, fonts etc. You should also seek confirmation as to what is the minimum resolution acceptable at the final size; and other requirements that may be applicable.

If you require the services of a Mining Agent to assist you to prepare a suitable newspaper advertisement please refer to the section in the yellow pages entitled “Mineral Exploration”.  

Text of Advertisement  

Information listed in italics and bold below to be inserted by applicant.

Notes:

•   * If describing the size of the area by units, include also the area in square kilometres, e.g.  5 units (15 square kilometres). (ie 1 unit equals approximately 3 square kilometres), as members of the public are not familiar with “units” as a description of size.
•   ** The phone number provided in the advertisement must have voice mail facilities in order to record messages by after hour’s callers and all messages must be replied to in as short a time frame as possible.

Exploration Licence Application

Notice is given that Exploration Licence Application No (insert Number as listed in acknowledgement letter) for Group (enter Mineral Group and description per Form 3 application, eg Group 2, Non-Metallic Minerals), has been lodged with the Department of Primary Industries by (enter applicant’s name),  ABN (enter if applicable),  over an area of about  (* enter area as applicable – either in   hectares/square kilometres/units) which  is located about (enter number of) kilometres (enter direction,  ie north west) of the town of  (enter closest significant town or village.  This town/village, or direction to it, must also be labelled on the diagram, or an arrow and distance to it), as shown on the diagram below.  

Information regarding this application can be obtained from  (contact name of applicant’s representative),  Phone Number (**phone number).

Information regarding exploration licences and landholder’s rights are available from the website www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Minerals/Titles. 

Exploration Licence Application Diagrams

The aim of the advertisement is to notify a landholder that an application has been applied for in the area and thereby assist the landholder to identify whether his/her property is affected by this application.  A scale should be chosen which best facilitates this aim. For example, in remote areas a larger ‘footprint’ may be chosen to include a familiar road or locality. Similarly, if the area is close to a familiar road or locality the capture area may be smaller and cadastre may be appropriate.

TASMAP is a departmental tool which may assist in the preparation of the diagram. However TASMAP output may not be suitable for publication.    For further details refer to  Online Titles Services.

The diagram:

• Should be approximately 6cm in width and a minimum of 6cm in length.
• The minimum resolution should be 300 dpi at final size.
  
• Should be based on an accepted standard map (e.g. county map, topo-cadastral map).
• Should identify any major geographic features (e.g. main roads,  rivers and localities).
• Must clearly define the external boundaries of the area (use latitude and longitude if graticular).   Use a bolder line than other lines shown on the map.
• Must have a north point and appropriate bar scale.
• Must contain lettering that is legible at the publication size (minimum 7 pt. font )
• Must show the distance and direction to the town mentioned in the text.
  

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