34. Amendment of section 70 of the principal enactment

Section 70 of the principal enactment is hereby amended by the insertion immediately after the definition of the expression “local authority” of the following definition:—

“ “mine” means an opening upon, or an excavation in, or a working of the ground, for the purpose of exploring or mining for, and processing of, minerals and includes all works, machinery, plant, buildings, and premises below or above ground used in connection with such exploration, mining or processing activities;”.