Airleave is a specific property right or legal agreement that allows a mine to discharge its return air, which often contains dust and mine gases, over or through land owned by another party. Securing this right is critical when a mine's ventilation shafts or exhaust portals must be situated near property boundaries. Without it, the operator could face injunctions for trespassing or nuisance.
Heard on the job
We can't sink the new exhaust shaft until the legal team finalizes the airleave agreement with the neighboring landowner.