Mining Leases Act 1723

Saving to the King right of pre-emption of ore, and all other rights.

1 G. 2. 24. destroying the engines, &C. felony, and a penalty for imbezzling tools.

XII. Saving and reserving to the King’s most excellent Majesty, his heirs and successor’s, all such rights of pre-emption of ore, and all other rights, duties, and demands whatsoever, in, unto, or out of, any mines, minerals, and ore, or any of them, as his Majesty, his heirs and successors, might or would have been entitled unto, in case this act had not been made; any thing herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding.