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Temporary financial relief for critical mineral projects in NSW
Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW
This program supports the development of critical minerals projects in NSW.
Open
Closes in
1818 days
Closing date: Sunday 30 June 2030 Sun 30 Jun 2030
What do you get?
Deferral of royalty payments.
Who is this for?
Holders of mining leases in NSW.
Overview
Critical mineral projects will be offered temporary financial relief through deferral of royalty payments for a period of 5 years.
This scheme aims to:
- support the development of critical minerals projects by addressing a known barrier to strengthen NSW's position as a competitive destination for investment
- create jobs and stimulate regional growth by facilitating critical minerals projects.
Check if you can apply
To be eligible to apply for a critical minerals project under the scheme, applicants must:
- be a NSW mining lease holder
- the primary purpose of the mining lease, the subject of the application, must be the recovery of one or more critical minerals
- demonstrate that the mining lease holder, or related body corporate to the mining lease holder, has a market capitalisation, or market valuation of less than $5 billion
- confirm that the critical minerals, the subject of the application have not been previously mined under the nominated mining lease, or any mining lease in effect over the same land immediately before the grant of the lease that is the subject of the application.
Apply now
Apply for the Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW
Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.
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