72—Research and investigations
The Minister may—
(a)
conduct research and investigation into—
(i)
the existence of native title on mineral land; and
(ii)
problems affecting the conduct of authorised operations
or the treatment of ores; and
(b)
stipulate and recover charges for any such research or investigation conducted
at the request of any person; and
(c) pay
the cost of any such research or investigation out of money provided by
Parliament for the purpose.