Section 53

The holder of a prospecting licence or exploration shall submit a notice of discovery in such form as may be prescribed, within twelve months from the discovery of any mineral deposit with economic potential to the Secretary of Natural Resources, the

Director, the Superintendent of Mines and the Director General of Geological Survey together with such information as may be necessary to confirm the existence of the mineral deposit.

The Director or an authorised officer shall conduct a field investigation to verify the reported discovery under subsection (1) within three months from the date of the notification of discovery in such manner as he thinks fit.

The Director shall report to the Minister the discovery under subsection (1)

and the result of the investigation under subsection (2) as soon as practicable.

Keeping of representative samples, bulk sampling, trial processing and sale of specimens and samples.