173. The right to exploit soapstone, which the Inuit beneficiaries may acquire, is subordinate to the rights relating to other mineral substances, in such a way that it will not prevent possible mining development on Category II lands; consequently, any permit issued pursuant to section 167 on a lot of land may be cancelled by the Minister of Natural Resources after the registration of claims and of other titles to mining rights other than for soapstone, granted pursuant to the Mining Act (chapter M-13.1) on the said land, and after a 30-day notice to the holder of the permit.
1978, c. 93, s. 173; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1987, c. 64, s. 344; 1994, c. 13, s. 15.