Extension of time by Minister
8Upon application accompanied by payment of the fee prescribed by regulation and upon good cause being shown, the Minister may, being of the opinion that it is necessary to do so for the better management of minerals the ownership of which is vested in the Crown, extend the time fixed or allowed for doing anything or taking any proceeding under this Act or the regulations and he may prescribe payment by the applicant to a person aggrieved by such extension of time.