Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)Chapter 4 : Mineral and Environmental Regulation14. Issuing and duration of reconnaissance permission |
| (1) | Subject to subsections (1) and (2), the Minister must issue the reconnaissance permission if — |
| (a) | the applicant has access to financial resources and has the technical ability to conduct the proposed reconnaissance operations in accordance with the reconnaissance work programme; |
| (b) | the estimated expenditure is compatible with the proposed reconnaissance operation and duration of the reconnaissance work programme; and |
| (c) | the applicant is not in contravention of any relevant provision of this Act. |
| (2) | The Minister must refuse to issue a reconnaissance permission if the applicant does not meet all the requirements referred to in subsection (1). |
| (3) | If the Minister refuses to grant a reconnaissance permission, the Minister must, within 30 days of the decision, notify the applicant in writing with reasons for such decision. |
[Section 14(3) substituted by section 10(a) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Act, 2008]
| (4) | The reconnaissance permission is valid for one year and is not renewable. |
[Section 14(4) substituted by section 10(b) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Act, 2008]
| (5) | A reconnaissance permission may not be transferred, ceded, let, sublet, alienated, disposed of or encumbered by mortgage. |