(1)         In this Chapter, the "mine operator" of a mine is the mine holder of the mine, unless the mine holder appoints another person to be the mine operator.

        (2)         The mine holder of a mine may appoint a person to be the mine operator only if—

            (a)         the person is conducting a business or undertaking and is appointed in accordance with regulation 615 to carry out mining operations at the mine on behalf of the mine holder; and

            (b)         the mine holder authorises the person to have management or control of the mine and to discharge the duties of a mine operator under the Act.

        (3)         To avoid doubt, a reference in these regulations to a person conducting a business or undertaking at a mine includes a reference to the mine operator of the mine.

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