MINING is a delicate business and as such it must only be undertaken by people qualified in the trade and licenced to do so. The reasons for authority and regulation in mining is simple.
It is primarily to ensure that those with permits operate, firstly within the laws of the land, and secondly observe the highest standards of safety to protect lives.
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