Mining Act

158. Disposal of minerals

Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force

(1)A person shall not dispose of minerals, whether for sampling, assay, analysis or otherwise except—

(a)with the written consent of the Cabinet Secretary;

(b)where the person is the holder of a mineral right, in accordance with the conditions of the mineral right;

(c)where the person is the holder of a mineral dealer's licence or a diamond dealer's licence in accordance with the conditions of the licence; or

(d)in any other case, as otherwise permitted by or under this Act.

(2)No title to minerals shall pass in any case where a person disposes of minerals otherwise than in accordance with subsection (1).