A mining Lease is generally issued for small to medium scale alluvial and hard rock mining operations.
Term of Mining lease: A mining lease may be granted for a term not exceeding 20 years, which may be extended for periods not exceeding 10 years.
Area and shape of mining lease. The area of land in respect to which a mining lease shall be granted shall be not more than 60 Km2 and in a rectangular or polygonal shape.