Land subject to exploration permit
127 Land subject to exploration permit
An exploration permit authorises entry to sub-blocks of land specified therein.
Subject to subsection (3), an exploration permit shall be granted in respect of specified sub-blocks of land each sub-block to have at least 1 side in common with another sub-block within the subject land.
If the Minister, on the information provided for the application for an exploration permit, is satisfied the proposed work program can be carried out using competent and efficient mineral exploration practices, an exploration permit may be granted for sub-blocks of land that do not have a common boundary.
Unless otherwise approved by the Minister either generally or in a particular case, the area of land in respect of which an exploration permit may be granted shall not exceed the area prescribed in respect of the mineral or minerals concerned.
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