14. ²[Sections 5 to 13] not to apply to minor minerals.--The provisions of ¹[sections 5 to 13] (inclusive) shall not apply to ³[quarry leases, mining leases or other mineral concessions] in respect of minor minerals.

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1. Ins. by Act 56 of 1972, s. 6 (w.e.f. 12-9-1972).

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2. Subs. by Act 37 of 1986, s. 12, for "sections 4 to 13" (w.e.f. 10-2-1987).

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3. Subs. by Act 56 of 1972, s. 7, for "prospecting licences and mining leases" (w.e.f. 12-9-1972).

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