❓ Hon Robin Chapple inquires about the analysis of mining expenditure reports (Form 5) to differentiate between desktop and on-ground activities, and whether guidelines exist for on-ground expenditure. The Minister confirms no such analysis or specific guidelines are in place, citing existing regulations for expenditure reporting.
AnsweredQoN 449Legislative Council
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(1) Has any analysis been carried out on Form 5 (Operations report - Expenditure on Mining Tenement) for the following to ascertain what percentage of expenditure is for:
(a) desktop analysis; and
(b) on-ground expenditure?
(2) If yes to (1)(a) and/or (1)(b), will the Minister table the data?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) Is the Minister putting in place any guidelines or rules pertaining to how much expenditure must be carried out for on-ground activitiy?
(5) If yes to (4), will the Minister provide further details?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
(a) desktop analysis; and
(b) on-ground expenditure?
(2) If yes to (1)(a) and/or (1)(b), will the Minister table the data?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) Is the Minister putting in place any guidelines or rules pertaining to how much expenditure must be carried out for on-ground activitiy?
(5) If yes to (4), will the Minister provide further details?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
5 December 2017
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
9 days
(a) No (b) No (2) Not applicable (3) Desktop analysis and on ground exploration activities are both valid reportable expenditure activities. Claimed expenditure is assessed on a case-by-case basis. There is no requirement to analyse categories of exploration expenditure where the expenditure is valid and reportable. (4) No (5) Not applicable (6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
(b) No (2) Not applicable (3) Desktop analysis and on ground exploration activities are both valid reportable expenditure activities. Claimed expenditure is assessed on a case-by-case basis. There is no requirement to analyse categories of exploration expenditure where the expenditure is valid and reportable. (4) No (5) Not applicable (6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
(2) Not applicable (3) Desktop analysis and on ground exploration activities are both valid reportable expenditure activities. Claimed expenditure is assessed on a case-by-case basis. There is no requirement to analyse categories of exploration expenditure where the expenditure is valid and reportable. (4) No (5) Not applicable (6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
(3) Desktop analysis and on ground exploration activities are both valid reportable expenditure activities. Claimed expenditure is assessed on a case-by-case basis. There is no requirement to analyse categories of exploration expenditure where the expenditure is valid and reportable. (4) No (5) Not applicable (6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
(4) No (5) Not applicable (6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
(5) Not applicable (6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
(6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
(b) No (2) Not applicable (3) Desktop analysis and on ground exploration activities are both valid reportable expenditure activities. Claimed expenditure is assessed on a case-by-case basis. There is no requirement to analyse categories of exploration expenditure where the expenditure is valid and reportable. (4) No (5) Not applicable (6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
(2) Not applicable (3) Desktop analysis and on ground exploration activities are both valid reportable expenditure activities. Claimed expenditure is assessed on a case-by-case basis. There is no requirement to analyse categories of exploration expenditure where the expenditure is valid and reportable. (4) No (5) Not applicable (6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
(3) Desktop analysis and on ground exploration activities are both valid reportable expenditure activities. Claimed expenditure is assessed on a case-by-case basis. There is no requirement to analyse categories of exploration expenditure where the expenditure is valid and reportable. (4) No (5) Not applicable (6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
(4) No (5) Not applicable (6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
(5) Not applicable (6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
(6) Clear instructions for completion of the Form 5 within Schedule 1 to the Mining Regulations 1981, including the description of reportable mineral exploration activity, are included at page 3 and page 4 of the Form 5.
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