38. The amount for the minimum work that an exploration licence holder must perform each year is,(1) for the first year of the term of the licence, $100 per km2 or $6,000, whichever is greater;
(2) for the second year of the term of the licence, $200 per km2 or $12,000, whichever is greater;
(3) for the third year of the term of the licence, $300 per km2 or $18,000, whichever is greater;
(4) for the fourth year of the term of the licence, $400 per km2 or $24,000, whichever is greater;
(5) for the fifth year of the term of the licence, $500 per km2 or $30,000, whichever is greater; and
(6) from the first renewal of the licence made pursuant to section 49, $500 per km2 or $40,000, whichever is greater.