An Act to establish the ownership and provide for the control of minerals found within the Kingdom.
“Minerals" is defined in section 2. It shall include gas and petroleum but not clay, coral, lime, sand, or other stone or such other common mineral substances as the Prime Minister may by notice in the Gazette declare not to be minerals for the purpose of this Act. Section 3 formulates a reservation to the Crown of all minerals. Exploration licences which allow the holder to enter upon land, whether private or public to explore for mineral resources, may be granted by His majesty in Council under section 5.