After section 25(1)(c) of the Principal Act insert —
"(ca) that is covered by a prospecting licence or that is the subject of an application for a prospecting licence, if the application is for an exploration licence unless—
(i) the applicant is the holder of, or applicant for, the prospecting licence; or
(ii) the holder of, or applicant for, the prospecting licence consents in writing; or
(cb) that is covered by a retention licence or that is the subject of an application for a retention licence, if the application is for an exploration licence; or".