Mining Capital FundsMCF Mining Approvals Index

Data as at 12 November 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register

Queensland mining approvals, measured

4,882 coal, minerals and gemstones environmental authorities, 159 PRC plans and every current mining tenure, from the State’s registers.

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Direct answers from the register as at 12 November 2026.

How many environmental authorities are there for coal, minerals and gemstones in Queensland?

As at 12 November 2026 the public register lists 4,882 coal, minerals and gemstones environmental authorities on current tenures: 441 coal, 2,930 minerals, 1,509 gemstones and 2 unclassified. 991 sit on a mining lease; most of the rest are for exploration or mining claims. 484 have been granted but are not yet in effect, and 111 are suspended, cancelled or surrendered.

How many PRC plans have been approved?

159 coal and minerals PRC plans are approved (82 coal, 77 minerals). 142 of 991 mining lease authorities hold a plan.