RA 7076 Section 10

Extent of Contract Area.

Section 10

SEC. 10. Extent of Contract Area. - The Board shall determine the reasonable size and shape of the contract area following the meridional block system established under Presidential Decree No. 463, as amended, otherwise known as the Mineral Resources Development Decree of 1974, but in no case shall the area exceed twenty hectares (20 has.) per contractor and the depth or length of the tunnel or adit not exceeding that recommended by the director taking into account the following circumstances: Size of membership and capitalization of the cooperative; Size of mineralized area; Quantity of mineral deposits; Safety of miners; Environmental impact and other considerations; and Other related circumstances.

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