The non - extinguishment principle applies to:
(a) the granting of the mineral leases and exploration licences validated by section 3 of the McArthur River Project Agreement Ratification Amendment Act 1993 of the Northern Territory; and
(b) the granting of the mineral lease and exploration licence by
section 4A of the
McArthur River Project Agreement Ratification Act 1992 of the Northern
Territory.