3A. Classification of Minerals:
(1) For the purpose of this Act, the minerals shall, on the basis of nature and importance of minerals, be classified as follows:
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(a) Classification on the basis of nature of the minerals:
(1) Metallic minerals, and
(2) Non-metallic minerals
(b) Classification on the basis of importance of minerals:
(1) Very precious minerals
(2) Precious or valuable minerals
(3) Ordinary minerals
(2) There shall be the minerals as prescribed under the classes as referred to in Sub-section (1).