Tenements which are issued by the Mining Minister on recommendation from the Mining Advisory Council (MAC) under the Mining Act 1992. These tenements are: 

Exploration License

Mining Lease

Special Mining Lease

Alluvial Mining Lease

Lease for Mining Purpose

Mining Easement

The Head of State, acting on advice from the National Executive Council issues the special Mining Lease whilst the Minister for Mining issues the other types of licences.