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Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme — NSW, 2025-26
Up to $250M available · Rolling Applications
NSW Resources
The Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme offers temporary financial relief to eligible New South Wales critical minerals projects by deferring royalty payments for up to 5 years. The scheme is intended to promote investment in the critical minerals industry and support regional economic development and jobs.
Funding
Up to $250M
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
up to 5 years
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be a New South Wales mining lease holder
• The mining lease's primary purpose must be recovery of one or more critical minerals
• The mining lease holder, or related body corporate, must have market capitalisation or market valuation of less than $5 billion
• The critical minerals in the application must not have been previously mined under the nominated lease or a prior lease over the same land
• Eligible minerals must be listed in Part 7 of the Mining Regulation 2016 at the time of application
Applicants must be a New South Wales mining lease holder. The primary purpose of the mining lease that is the subject of the application must be the recovery of one or more critical minerals. The mining lease holder, or a related body corporate to the mining lease holder, must have a market capitalisation or market valuation of less than $5 billion. Applicants must 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. Eligible minerals are all minerals listed in Part 7 of the Mining Regulation 2016 at the time of application.
What's Funded
Deferral of royalty payments payable to the Crown for eligible critical minerals projects under the Mining Act 1992 and Mining Regulation 2016. Applications relate to development and operation of eligible NSW critical minerals mining projects under a nominated mining lease.Before you apply
Check Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme fit and evidence gaps before 30 June 2030
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Development of critical minerals projects, increased investment in the New South Wales critical minerals industry, and regional job creation and economic growth.Key Information
Applicant Types
companyother
Stage
growthestablished
Funding Purposes
capital_expenditureemploymentcommunityother
Keywords
critical mineralsminingroyalty deferralmining leaseregional developmentNew South Walesresourcesminerals
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme?
The Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme is a business grant offered by NSW Resources in Australia, providing Up to $250M in funding. The Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme offers temporary financial relief to eligible New South Wales critical minerals projects by deferring royalty payments for up to 5 years. The scheme is intended to promote investment in the critical minerals industry and support regional economic development and jobs.
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How much funding does the Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme provide?
The Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme provides Up to $250M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 5 years.
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Who is eligible for the Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme?
- Applicant must be a New South Wales mining lease holder
- The mining lease's primary purpose must be recovery of one or more critical minerals
- The mining lease holder, or related body corporate, must have market capitalisation or market valuation of less than $5 billion
- The critical minerals in the application must not have been previously mined under the nominated lease or a prior lease over the same land
- Eligible minerals must be listed in Part 7 of the Mining Regulation 2016 at the time of application
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When does the Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme close?
Applications close on 30 June 2030. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Deferral of royalty payments payable to the Crown for eligible critical minerals projects under the Mining Act 1992 and Mining Regulation 2016. Applications relate to development and operation of eligible NSW critical minerals mining projects under a nominated mining lease.
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How do I apply for the Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme?
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