Link to Mediation
and Arbitration Form
Mineral Tenure Act, section
19
Section 19 of the Mineral Tenure Act provides the means to
settle a dispute between the recorded holder of a mineral or placer title and the owner or
other person having a material interest in the surface of the land on which the mineral or
placer title is located.
If the two parties are unable to resolve the dispute on their
own, application may be made by either to the responsible Gold Commissioner. If the
Gold Commissioner is unsuccessful in assisting the parties to reach agreement, application
may then be made to the Mediation and Arbitration Board, enclosing a copy of the report of
the Gold Commissioner.
The Mediation and Arbitration Board has the authority under
Section 19 (4) of the Act to settle disputes arising from the right
of entry, use or occupation, security, rent and compensation with respect to free miners
or recorded holders entering and disturbing private land. Priority may be given to
the right first acquired. The Board's Order is legally binding on all parties.
The Order may be appealed in the Supreme Court.
