ERAs opening for submission in November 2025
The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 3 November 2025:
ERA | Location | Former Licence | Former Holder |
Den Ranges | EL12/2020 | Tarcoola Iron Pty Ltd | |
Tower Hill | RL14/1988 | The Cornwall Coal Company Pty Limited | |
Meredith Range | EL21/2005 | Critica Limited |
The approval of ERA applications is a competitive process. Information submitted to the assessment panel is held in confidence. Click here to find out what the assessment panel looks for when making their recommendations.