Section 55
Submission of mine feasibility study
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(1)
The holder of a mining lease or certificate, having regard to the nature of its mining operations, may be required by the
Authority to submit a mine feasibility study and design of any mine or structure relating to mining activities for the approval of the Authority which may approve or reject it. The Authority shall seek the professional opinion of the Chief Inspector in its consideration of the mine feasibility study.
(2)
If the Authority approves the mine feasibility study submitted under subsection (1), the holder of a mining lease or certificate shall, subject to this Ordinance, mine the land in respect of which the mining lease or certificate has been granted in accordance with the approved mine feasibility study.
(3)
The holder of a mining lease or certificate may—
(a)
submit such number of mine feasibility studies or design drawings and specifications as may be necessary in order to obtain the approval of the Authority under subsection (1); and
(b)
submit proposed revisions or amendment to the mine feasibility study or design drawings and specifications approved under subsection (1) to the Authority which may approve or reject such proposed revisions.
(4)
The mine feasibility study or design drawings and specifications required under subsection (1) shall include—
(a)
a mine construction schedule;
(b)
the planned production commencement date;
(c)
a schedule of planned annual raw ore production for the terms of the lease or certificate; and
(d)
such other information as may be prescribed or requested by the Authority.