The whole category in one page.
MINERALS BELONG TO THE STATE REGARDLESS OF WHO OWNS THE LAND
Owning or occupying ground gives no right to extract. Title comes from the authority, and surface access must be settled separately with whoever occupies the land — which is where most projects actually stall.
VERIFY ANY TITLE AT THE REGISTER YOURSELF, BECAUSE TITLES OFFERED FOR SALE ARE FREQUENTLY LAPSED, DISPUTED OR MISREPRESENTED
Never invest on the strength of a document someone shows you.
HIGH-GRADE SAMPLES PROVE NOTHING ABOUT AVERAGE GRADE
Selected samples presented as representative are how investors are misled constantly. Establish average grade from systematic sampling with proper chain of custody.
WORK OUT THE STRIPPING RATIO AND THE HAULAGE DISTANCE, BECAUSE BOTH DECIDE VIABILITY MORE OFTEN THAN GRADE DOES
Bulk minerals are heavy, and transport frequently exceeds the value of the material.
NEVER UNDERCUT A FACE TO BRING MATERIAL DOWN — IT IS COMMON IN INFORMAL WORKINGS AND IT KILLS PEOPLE REGULARLY
ACCOUNT FOR EVERY PERSON BEFORE FIRING, AND NEVER APPROACH A MISFIRE EXCEPT BY THE COMPETENT PERSON AFTER THE WAITING PERIOD
SUPPRESS DUST WITH WATER AT SOURCE, BECAUSE SILICA CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE LUNG DISEASE AND PROTECTION THAT DOES NOT SEAL PROVIDES NOTHING
NEVER USE MERCURY FOR RECOVERY, AND NEVER PERMIT CHILDREN TO WORK
DEMARCATE THE TITLE BOUNDARY ON THE GROUND, SINCE COORDINATES ON PAPER DO NOT STOP MACHINES AND EXTRACTION OUTSIDE YOUR AREA IS A SERIOUS OFFENCE
AND REHABILITATE PROGRESSIVELY WITH FUNDS SET ASIDE AS YOU PRODUCE, BECAUSE WORK LEFT TO THE END IS NEVER FUNDED OR DONE
