Minerals Council Vows to Fight Victorian Mining Fee Rises of Up to 400 Percent

The Minerals Council of Australia plans to challenge significant increases in Victorian mining and exploration fees, which could rise by up to 400 percent. Executive Director James Sorahan highlighted that Victoria already has the highest exploration license application fee nationally, and the proposed increases to exploration license and work plan fees are excessive. The council is calling for a delay in these fee hikes until 2027, when a new regulatory system is expected to be implemented.

• Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) will challenge new Victorian mining and exploration fees.
• Fee increases could reach up to 400 percent.
• Victoria reportedly already has the highest exploration license application fee.
• MCA is urging a delay of the fee increases until 2027.
• Regulatory reforms are planned for 2027 to replace work plans with a simpler system.