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Mineral Resources Act 1989
sec.227Discovery etc. of mineral does not vest property
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### sec.227 Discovery etc. of mineral does not vest property
A person who whilst acting under the authority of a mineral development licence discovers or takes any mineral does not thereby acquire property therein and shall not dispose of any such mineral except with the consent of the Minister whose consent may be subject to such terms and conditions as the Minister thinks fit (including conditions as to the payment of royalties).