Nigeria and its tin fieldsCalvert, Albert Frederick
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Nigeria and its tin fields
Calvert, Albert Frederick
Tin mines and mining -- Nigeria
(_d_) Whether it is desired to dig for, mine, and work all
minerals and precious stones, or some one or more and which of
them; and
(_e_) A copy of the memorandum and articles of association of
any syndicate or corporation applying as aforesaid.
[Sidenote: Form of lease and assignment thereof.]
13. A mining lease shall be in the Form III., and an assignment thereof
in the Form IV. set forth in the Appendix hereto, or as near thereto as
circumstances admit.
[Sidenote: Boundaries.]
14. All mining areas shall be bounded by straight lines and vertical
planes from the surface boundary lines downwards to an unlimited depth
from the surface.
[Sidenote: Permanent beacons to be erected.]
13. Within a period not exceeding twelve months from the date of the
commencement of a mining lease there shall be erected by the lessee
beacons of a permanent character:—
(_a_) In the case of a lode mining lease, at the corners of
each claim; and
(_b_) In the case of an alluvial lease, at each angular point
of the polygon formed by the boundary lines, and at such other
points as may be necessary to secure that no two consecutive
beacons shall be more than 2000 feet apart: Provided that where
for any reason it may be impracticable to comply strictly
with these provisions, the Government Inspector of Mines may
authorise the placing of beacons at such other points as may in
his opinion most conveniently define the boundaries of the area.
[Sidenote: Beacons to be kept in good repair.]
16. A lessee of a mining lease shall keep his beacons and boundary
marks in good condition and repair so that they shall be at all times a
reasonable guide for persons desirous of marking out contiguous areas.
[Sidenote: Commencement of working.]
17. The lessee of a mining lease shall within twelve months of date of
granting of such lease, or within such further time as the Governor by
writing under his hand may grant, commence mining operations upon the
lands subject to his said lease.
[Sidenote: Mines to be effectually worked.]
18. The lessee of a mining lease will at all times during the continuance
thereof, except during the first twelve months, and unless prevented by
any disturbances, or by unavoidable accident, effectually and vigorously
work and develop and carry on mining operations on the land subject to
the said lease.
[Sidenote: Conditions of adequate working.]
19. No mine shall be considered to be effectually or properly worked
within the meaning of the preceding regulation unless it can be shown
that an expenditure per annum has been incurred in respect of working on
the ground of at least £2 per acre in the case of an alluvial, and £100
per claim in the case of a lode mining, lease.
[Sidenote: Concentrated working.]
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