Section 49: Qualification for Small Scale Mining Lease.

A qualified applicant for a Small Scale Mining Lease is-(a) a citizen of Nigeria with legal capacity and, who has not been convicted of a criminal offence; or
(b) a Mining Co-operative ; or
(c) a body corporate duly incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act ; or
(d) the holder of an Exploration Licence granted in respect of the area subject to the application, provided that the applicant has fulfilled all the conditions attached to the Exploration Licence.