Malaysia legislation
Section 62
Section 62
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), a mining lease may be granted by the Minister with the approval of the Cabinet over any State land, including State land beneath alienated land.
(2)
Subject to section 51, no mining lease shall be granted in respect of any area within the prospecting or exploration area in respect of which a prospecting licence or exploration licence has been granted except with the written consent of the holder of such licence.
Application for mining lease.