348. Except in the case described in the first paragraph of section 123, where the area of a claim which, according to the original survey or, if none, the cadastre, covers part of a lot, the area of the claim is extended to include the whole lot provided that the lot can be staked or designated on a map in accordance with this Act.
Where a claim, exploration permit, mining lease or mining concession affecting the lot is abandoned, surrendered or revoked or expires, the increase in area becomes effective on the date of the surrender or abandonment, revocation or expiration.