Offshore Minerals Act 1994
316Activities authorised by a special purpose consent
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316 Activities authorised by a special purpose consent
(1) A special purpose consent holder may: (a) explore for minerals; and (b) take samples of or recover minerals; in the consent area for the purposes specified in the consent.
Note 1: Under subsection 23(1) the concept of exploration extends to activities that are directly related to exploration.
Note 2: Under subsection 24(1) the concept of recovery extends to activities that are directly related to the recovery of minerals.
(2) The grant of a consent does not give the consent holder: (a) any exclusive or proprietary rights over the blocks covered by the consent; or (b) any option or preference when it comes to the grant of a licence over blocks covered by the consent.