This is a map image layer which includes the datasets relevant to prospecting activity in Tasmania. The sub layers included are:

• Mineral Deposits - all alluvial mineral deposits from the Tasmanian Information on Geoscience and Exploration Resources (TIGER) database, and filtered for those located within areas where prospecting is allowed.

• Exploration Licences - areas covered by current exploration licences or exploration licence applications; prospectors require additional permissions to undertake prospecting in these areas.

• Mining Leases - areas covered by current mining leases or mining lease applications; prospectors require additional permissions to undertake prospecting in these areas.

• Fossicking Areas - declared fossicking areas, prospecting is not allowed in these areas but fossicking is. The two activities are similar but fossicking does not require a licence and cannot be undertaken for commercial gain.

• Prospecting Access - all the land area of Tasmania classified according to whether or not prospecting is allowed.

A full description of the source and compilation of the data can be found here