Section 24, Cap 196

(I) A mining right may be granted by the Governor to As to thethe holder of a prospecting right or to the holder of an exclusive ~~~!;~i~ht. P.rospecting licence, provided that in the latter case the mining r.1ght applied for lies wholly within the boundaries of that hcence. , (2) The provisions of section 13 (2) and (4) and of section 14 s1all a;p:J;>ly, mutatis mutandis, to an application for and grant 0 a mmmg right. Rights conferred by mining right.. Obligation of holder of mining right. (3) Mining rights may be granted in respect of such areas as may be prescribed, and the Governor may grant or withhold a mining right a.t his discretion. (4) A mining right shall remain in force for one year from the date thereof, but may be renewed by the Governor for further terms of one year.