Malaysia legislation
Section 35
Section 35
Bulk sampling, trial processing and sale of specimens and samples
(2)
The holder of a prospecting licence shall be entitled to do—
(a)
bulk sampling; and
(b)
trial processing, of any mineral ore coming from the prospecting area not exceeding such limit as may be specified in the licence or as may be prescribed.
(3)
With the prior written permission of the Director, the holder of a prospecting licence may sell any specimen or sample obtained for prospecting purposes and the proceeds from any such sale shall be subject to the payment of royalty as if the specimen or sample was obtained under mining lease.
(4)
In this section, the expressions “bulk sampling” and “trial processing” mean the collection and treatment respectively, of a representative portion of the deposit solely for the purpose of determining the projected viability of developing the deposit.
Prospecting licence shall continue to remain in force until application for renewal is determined