9Mineral

9 Mineral (1) A mineral is: (a) any of the following naturally occurring substances that is obtainable by mining: (i) an inorganic element or compound (for example, an inorganic carbonate compound); (ii) an organic carbonate compound; or

Mineral Titles Act 2010 9 (b) coal, lignite, oil shale or salt; or (c) another substance prescribed by regulation. (2) However, none of the following is a mineral: (a) an extractive mineral; (b) petroleum as defined in section 5(1) of the Petroleum Act 1984; (c) water; (d) another substance prescribed by regulation.