“transfer” means—

(a)       the disposal of a mineral resource; or

[Paragraph (a) amended by section 130(1)(a) of Act 7 of 2010 deemed effective on 1 March, 2010 and applicable in respect of mineral resources transferred on or after that date]

(b)       . . . . . .

[Paragraph (b) deleted by section 130(1)(b) of Act 7 of 2010 deemed effective on 1 March, 2010 and applicable in respect of mineral resources transferred on or after that date]

(c)     the consumption, theft, destruction or loss of a mineral resource, other than by way of flaring or other liberation into the atmosphere during exploration or production,

if that mineral resource has not previously been disposed of, consumed, stolen, destroyed or lost;

[Definition of “transfer” amended by section 130(1)(c) of Act 7 of 2010 deemed effective on 1 March, 2010 and applicable in respect of mineral resources transferred on or after that date]