(1) The Secretary may apply on behalf of the Crown for an authorisation (a
"Crown authorisation" ).
(2) The regulations may make provision for or about the following--(a) requirements about applications made by the Secretary for Crown authorisations,(b) requirements for prospecting, mining and other activities conducted under a Crown authorisation,(c) rights conferred on the holder of the Crown authorisation.
(3) The rights conferred under other provisions of this Act on the holder of a Crown authorisation are subject to the requirements of the regulations under this section.