The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 44
Miners' Prospecting Licenses and Mining Leases
Miners' Prospecting Licenses and Mining Leases.
12. When it shall be reported to the Board that
minerals of value exist in any unsurveyed land, whether within or without mining districts, they may at their discretion grant to the informant or to any other person applying for the same a prospecting license, giving to such applicant for a term not exceeding twelve months the exclusive right to search for any or all minerals other than gold over such land, not exceeding in quantity six contiguous square miles, on the following terms:—
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Prospecting licenses may be issued.
Disputes to be settled by Board.
Auriferous land may not be leased.