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Mineral Titles Act 2010
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40 Mineral lease
(1) A mineral lease is a mineral title that gives the title holder:
(a) the right to occupy the title area specified in the ML; and
(b) the exclusive right to:
(i) conduct mining for minerals in the title area and other
activities specified in section 44(1) and (2); or
(ii) conduct activities in the title area that are ancillary to
mining conducted under another ML granted to the title
holder (for example, operating a treatment plant); or
(iii) conduct tourist fossicking in the title area and the activity
specified in section 44(3).
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(a) during the period the ML is in force; and
(b) in accordance with this Act and the conditions of the ML.