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Mineral Titles Act 2010
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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;
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(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.