Operations of permittees/lessees subject to mining rights.
Section 8
SEC. 8. Operations of permittees/lessees subject to mining rights.—The operations of permittees and/ or lessees under the provisions of this Act shall be subject to existing mining or petroleum rights, grants, permits, leases, and concessions and the same shall not adversely affect the operations of the latter. Any question in this regard shall be decided and settled by the Director of Mines.