31Authorised activities under EL

31 Authorised activities under EL (1) An EL gives the title holder the right to conduct activities in connection with exploration for minerals, including the following: (a) digging pits, trenches and holes, and sinking bores and tunnels, in the title area; (b) activities for ascertaining the quality, quantity or extent of ore or other material in the title area by drilling or other methods; Mineral Titles Act 2010 20 (c) the extraction and removal of samples of ore and other substances from the title area in amounts reasonably necessary for the evaluation of the potential for mining in the Note for subsection (1)(a) The right to do bore work is subject to the Water Act 1992. (2) Despite subsection (1)(c), the title holder may remove larger samples of ore and other substances from the title area if the Minister: (a) is satisfied it is appropriate in the circumstances to do so; and (b) has authorised the removal.