Minerals Development Act 2017

Licensee liable to Minister for compensation payable for acquisition of estate or interest

114. When an estate or interest in land is vested in a licensee under a mining licence by operation of a mining facilities acquisition order, the licensee shall pay to the Minister—

(a) the Minister’s costs incurred in making the order, and

(b) the compensation awarded by the Mining Board in respect of the estate or interest that has been paid by the Minister.