(1)  The Minister may –

(a) grant an application for the renewal of a lease, with or without conditions; or

(b) refuse to grant the application.

(2)  The Minister must grant the application if satisfied that –

(a) the lessee has submitted a mining plan for the renewal period; and

(b) the lessee has complied with the conditions of the lease and the provisions of this Act; and

(c) a failure to comply with any condition of a lease was exempted under section 86 ; and

(d) the lessee has provided a security deposit.

(3)  The Director, by notice in writing, must notify the applicant of –

(a) the grant of the application; or

(b) the refusal to grant the application and the reasons for the refusal.

(4)  A lessee may appeal to the Mining Tribunal against the Minister's refusal to grant the application within 28 days after receipt of a notice under subsection (3)(b).