245Clearing away of mining plant

245 Clearing away of mining plant

245 Clearing away of mining plant

(1) The holder of an authority or mineral claim over land that ceases to be subject to the authority or claim—

(a) may, within the prescribed period, and

(b) must, if directed to do so by the Minister by notice in writing, within the period specified in the notice,

cause to be removed from the land any mining plant brought onto, or erected on, that land in the course of mining operations carried out under the authority or claim.

(2) The Minister may give a direction under this section even though the prescribed period has not expired.