This paper discusses some topical issues on the mining administration and legislation fields including: 1. Licensing- Administration and associated specialist functions including: Processing and volumes of mining privilege applications Future organisation and possible decentralisation Specialist staff Facilities Guide to the Mining Act 1971 2. Mining Amendment Act 1981 Transitional procedures 3. Planning Tribunal First hearing of objections Points of principle resulted there from 4. Quarries and Tunnels Bill Currently before Parliament - implications for metallurgical mining