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Interpretation in this Part
Cap. 226, s. 97 · Revised Edition 2020
In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires“minerals” means precious metals, precious stones and any other mineral which may be prescribed;
“mineral dealer’s licence” means a licence issued under section 101. “precious metals” means gold, silver, platinum and platinoid metals, in an unmanufactured state, and includes all such slimes,
concentrates, slags, trailings, residues and amalgams as are valuable for their content of the aforementioned precious metals; and “precious stones” means rough and uncut diamonds, emeralds,
rubies and sapphires, not forming part of any tool or instrument or abrasive powder used in an industrial process, and includes any other stones which may be prescribed.
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