Exploration right
A statutory right connected to exploration for petroleum or related resources before production, subject to South African mineral and petroleum regulation.
Definition
An exploration right should be checked against the resource, area, applicant, regulator process, work programme, environmental authorisation, consultation record, renewals, competing applications, land access, community issues, and whether later production-right steps are contemplated. The route should not be confused with a mineral prospecting right or a mining right without checking the legislation and regulator involved.
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A statutory right connected to exploration for petroleum or related resources before production, subject to South African mineral and petroleum regulation.
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What does Exploration right mean?
A statutory right connected to exploration for petroleum or related resources before production, subject to South African mineral and petroleum regulation.
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