Prohibition against disclosure of information

(1) Subject to sub-section (2), no information furnished, or information in a report submitted pursuant to section 64, by the holder of a mineral right, shall, for as long as the mineral right has effect, be disclosed, except with the consent of the holder of the mineral right. (2) Nothing in sub-section (1), shall be construed to prevent the disclosure of information where the disclosure is made– (a) for or in connection with the administration of this Act; (b) for the purpose of any legal proceedings; (c) for the purpose of any investigation or inquiry conducted under this Act; or (d) to any consultant to the Government, or to any public officer, who is approved by the 19 Inspector as a proper person to receive the (3) Any person who contravenes sub-section (1), commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or to both such fine and term of imprisonment.