Cessation, etc., of production from mine

(1) The holder of a mining licence shall give notice to the (a) twelve months in advance, if he proposes to cease production from a mine in the mining area concerned; (b) six months in advance, if he proposes to suspend production from any such mine; or (c) three months in advance, if he proposes to curtail production from any such mine, and shall give in the notice the reason for cessation, suspension or curtailment. (2) Where, for any reason beyond his control, the holder of a mining licence ceases, suspends or curtails production from a mine in the mining area concerned he shall, within fourteen days after the cessation, suspension or curtailment give notice thereof to the Inspector.