Section 17: Prospecting right, etc., under the Minerals and Mining Act

(1)
For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, the Minister may grant any of the rights, licences and leases under the Minerals and Mining Act to any person, other than the Corporation, for the prospecting and mining of the minerals referred to in this Act.
[1998 No. 26. Cap. M12.]