(1) A licence to remove minerals to which the Mining Act 1992 applies cannot be granted over Crown land unless the Minister administering the Act concerned has given approval for it.
(2) The Minister administering the Act concerned may waive compliance with subsection (1) in the circumstances, and to the extent, that the Minister thinks fit.
(3) A licence to remove minerals may be granted over Crown land even if it is held under a lease under this Act.