Section 47
Issue of mining certificate
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(1)
Where an application for a mining lease has been approved under section 44, but a boundary survey of the area specified in the application has not been undertaken or completed, the
Authority may authorize the issue to the applicant, a mining certificate in Form D as set out in the Schedule to enable the applicant to proceed with mining activities pending the completion of the boundary survey.
(2)
Section 28 of the Land Code [Cap. 81 (1958 Ed.)] relating to survey for the purpose of alienation shall, with such modification as may be necessary, apply in respect of boundary survey for the purpose of a mining lease and to any survey matter relating thereto.
(3)
No development work or mining shall commence on the mining land unless a mining certificate has been issued under subsection (1).