205Compensation for cancellation of mineral claims

#### 205 Compensation for cancellation of mineral claims 205 Compensation for cancellation of mineral claims > > (1) The holder of a mineral claim is not entitled to compensation merely because the claim is cancelled. > > > (2) However, if a mineral claim is cancelled on the ground that the whole or any part of the land concerned is required for a public purpose, the holder of the claim is entitled to compensation, of an amount to be determined by the Secretary, for any mining improvements made to the land. > > **s 205:** Am 1996 No 137, Sch 1 \[8\]; 2000 No 90, Sch 2.1 \[24\]; 2008 No 19, Sch 1 \[137\] \[168\].