Section 58: Right of Holder of reconnaissance Permit.

(1) A Reconnaissance Permit, confers on the Holder the right to-
(a) obtain access into, enter on or fly over any land within the territory of Nigeria available for mining purposes to search for Mineral Resources on a non exclusive basis ; and
(b) obtain and remove surface samples in small quantities.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Reconnaissance Permit shall not be granted over any land that is or has become subject to an exploration licence, small scale mining lease, mining lease or water use permit.