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Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW

Australian Government · Australia

This scheme supports the development of critical minerals projects in New South Wales by providing temporary financial relief through deferral of royalty payments. It is aimed at eligible holders of mining leases in New South Wales.

Official Grant Page

Deadline

30 June 2030

Duration

5 years

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Must be a New South Wales mining lease holder • Lease must primarily be for recovery of one or more critical minerals • Applicant or related body corporate must have market capitalisation or valuation below 5000000000 • Critical minerals must not have been previously mined on the nominated lease area under the relevant current or prior lease
To be eligible, 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. Applicants must also confirm that the critical minerals covered by the application have not previously been mined under the nominated mining lease, or any mining lease that was 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 critical minerals mining projects in New South Wales under eligible mining leases, supported through a deferral of royalty payment obligations.

Expected Outcomes

Progression of critical minerals projects, reduced short-term financial burden for eligible lease holders, job creation, and regional economic growth in New South Wales.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companyother

Stage

growthestablished

Funding Purposes

capital_expenditureemploymentother

Keywords

critical mineralsminingroyalty deferralNew South Walesmining leaseregional growthjobsresources

Frequently Asked Questions

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. This scheme supports the development of critical minerals projects in New South Wales by providing temporary financial relief through deferral of royalty payments. It is aimed at eligible holders of mining leases in New South Wales.

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

• Must be a New South Wales mining lease holder • Lease must primarily be for recovery of one or more critical minerals • Applicant or related body corporate must have market capitalisation or valuation below 5000000000 • Critical minerals must not have been previously mined on the nominated lease area under the relevant current or prior lease

When does the Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW close?

Applications close on 30 June 2030.

What activities are funded?

Development of critical minerals mining projects in New South Wales under eligible mining leases, supported through a deferral of royalty payment obligations.

How do I apply for the Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW?

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