Section 31, Cap 196

(1) A mining lease may be granted for such term, not Duration ofh . . l h fi lease. being more t an mnety-nme years or ess t an ve years, as the Governor may think proper. (2) If at the expiration of the term originally granted the Renewal. lessee shall be carrying on work in a normal and business-like manner, and the lease shall not at that time be liable to be forfeited under any of the provisions of this Ordinance, and the lessee shall have given to the Chief Inspector of Mines six months' notice in that behalf, then the lessee shall be entitled on payment of the prescribed fee to obtain a renewal of the lease for such further term not exceeding ninety-nine years as the Governor may approve upon the conditions which are then generally applicable to new mining leases, but without the right to a further renewal of the lease. (3) A mining lease may be surrendered at any time after six S~r~ender of months' notice in writing has been given to the Chief Inspector mmmg lease. of Mines of the intention to surrender, if the sanction of the Governor be endorsed in writing thereon and on payment of the prescribed fee, but not otherwise: Provided that such surrender shall not affect any liability incurred by the holder before such surrender shall have taken effect.