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Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW

Australian Government · Australia

The Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW provides temporary financial relief to eligible critical minerals projects in New South Wales through a deferral of royalty payments. It is intended to support project development, investment, job creation and regional growth.

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Deadline

30 June 2030

Duration

5 years

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Be a New South Wales mining lease holder • The primary purpose of the mining lease must be the recovery of one or more critical minerals • The mining lease holder, or related body corporate, must have a market capitalisation or market valuation of less than $5 billion • The critical minerals subject to the application must not have been previously mined under the nominated mining lease or any prior mining lease over the same land
Applicants must be holders of a New South Wales mining lease. 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. The critical minerals that are the subject of the application must not have 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.

What's Funded

Development of eligible critical minerals mining projects in New South Wales through temporary relief from royalty payment obligations for up to 5 years.

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Expected Outcomes

Advancement of critical minerals projects, increased investment attractiveness of New South Wales, job creation and regional economic growth.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companyother

Stage

growthestablished

Funding Purposes

capital_expenditureemploymentother

Keywords

critical mineralsminingroyalty deferralNew South Walesmining leaseregional growthjobsinvestment

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW?

The Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. The Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW provides temporary financial relief to eligible critical minerals projects in New South Wales through a deferral of royalty payments. It is intended to support project development, investment, job creation and regional growth.
2

Who is eligible for the Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW?

  • Be a New South Wales mining lease holder
  • The primary purpose of the mining lease must be the recovery of one or more critical minerals
  • The mining lease holder, or related body corporate, must have a market capitalisation or market valuation of less than $5 billion
  • The critical minerals subject to the application must not have been previously mined under the nominated mining lease or any prior mining lease over the same land
3

When does the Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW close?

Applications close on 30 June 2030.
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What activities are funded?

Development of eligible critical minerals mining projects in New South Wales through temporary relief from royalty payment obligations for up to 5 years.
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How do I apply for the Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW?

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