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Mineral Development Act 1994 · s 12
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Mineral Development Act 1994 · s 12
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The holder of a proprietary mining licence or mining lease shall comply with the approved operational mining scheme under section 10 and carry out development work and mining in accordance with such approved operational mining scheme.
Upon failure by the holder of a proprietary mining licence or mining lease to comply with the approved operational mining scheme, the Director shall inquire into the matter and may order the holder of such licence or lease to —
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undertake all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the approved operational mining scheme; or
suspend development work or mining until the necessary measures are taken to comply with the approved operational mining scheme.
Any measures taken to comply with an order issued under subsection (2) shall not operate to relieve any holder of such licence or lease from any liability arising under subsection (1).