Section 40E Permit (Formerly Section 20a Permit) For Metal Detecting

The terminology for the Section 20a permit system was changed to a Section 40E permit from 2nd February 2013.

Although there is no major changes to the rules, the forms and reference names have changed so where you see a reference to Section 20a Permit on the website read "Section 40E Permit" until all the terminology is changed.

This is very important to know because much of Western Australia is taken up by Mining Companies with Exploration Leases, and as you know, you cannot go prospecting on those leases without permission OR Section 40E Permit (Formerly Section 20a Permit) approval..

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That video is a refresher video to show you how to get into Tengraph online and the required Enquiry Screen to start the Section 40E Permit (Formerly Section 20a Permit) Process.

It is part 1 of the process of "How To" obtain a Section 40E Permit (Formerly Section 20a Permit) and using Tengraph Online to print a Graticular Map for your application.

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How to Print A GRATICULAR Map and Apply For A Section 40E Permit (Formerly Section 20a Permit)

.....The EASY Way

Part 2 - Video Instructions "How To" Plot and Print Out your Graticule map and Application Form.

The video refers to Section 40E Permit (Formerly Section 20a Permit) Application forms and below are some links where you can get your Section 40E Permit forms from the Dept or Mines and Petroleum website.

Section 40E Permit (Formerly Section 20a Permit) Brochure

The Brochure above will explain all the rules and information about the Section 40E application including the cost which is currently $25.00.

Application For a Section 40E Permit

This link will enable you to download a PDF Application for Section 40E Permit

Application for Section 40E Permit in Word Format

This is the same form in Word Format - MS Word - Application for a Section 40E Permit

Note you will need to scroll down that page to the form "Form 1A - Application for Permit Under Section 40E (Doc 37kb)" and click on it to open it.

Section 40E Permit Key Points

• Issued for 3 Months but you cannot metal detect or prospect until 21 days after the permit issue date.
• Can include up to 3 Holders on the one permit all are jointly liable for the activities under the permit.
• Limits prospecting to a depth of 2 metres from the natural Surface
• Limits the taking of samples to 20kg.
• Does not allow the use of power or Hydraulically driven tools.
• Covers a maximum of 10 graticular blocks within the one Exploration Licence, each block must have a common side to another block.

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The written section about Section 40E Permit (Formerly Section 20a Permit) starts on page 39. It will guide you through the process step by step.

What Happens AFTER You Have Sent Your Section 40E Permit (Formerly Section 20a Permit) Application For Approval

What will happen is that you will receive a copy of the approved permit with a map of the graticules that have been granted and any other conditions required.

21 days after the issue of the permit you may prospect on the land until the permit expires.

Here is some information taken from the Section 40E Brochure the link to obtain this brochure is provided just above.

Return to Gold Prospecting home Page from Section 20a Explanation page.