Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00638:section:316
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00638
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 316
Character Range: 282000–282742

316  Activities authorised by a special purpose consent
 (1) A special purpose consent holder may:
 (a) explore for minerals; and
 (b) take samples of or recover minerals;
in the consent area for the purposes specified in the consent.
Note 1: Under subsection 23(1) the concept of exploration extends to activities that are directly related to exploration.
Note 2: Under subsection 24(1) the concept of recovery extends to activities that are directly related to the recovery of minerals.
 (2) The grant of a consent does not give the consent holder:
 (a) any exclusive or proprietary rights over the blocks covered by the consent; or
 (b) any option or preference when it comes to the grant of a licence over blocks covered by the consent.