Mining
We have established ourselves as a leading legal adviser within the African mining industry. ... retrenchments and general labour law procedures; Drafting mining title and transferability opinions and due diligence investigations on mining titles; Land and surface access arrangements and land due diligence; Mining (including mineral royalty tax ...
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Minister of Minerals and Energy v Agri South Africa (458/2011) …
40I have also derived much assistance from the extensive writings in various journals of Professors P J Badenhorst and H Mostert; from the historical overview in B L S Franklin and M Kaplan Mining and Mineral Laws of South Africa 1-21 and from Professor Badenhorst's doctoral thesis Die Juridiese Bevoegdheid om Minerale te Ontgin in die Suid-Afrikaanse Reg.
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Malan Scholes Attorneys
Megan volunteers for and sits on the Committee of Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA). [email protected] +27 (0)10 020 5029. Recent Experience: ... Assisted with advising on the applicability of the provisions of …
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Land Ownership and Mining Rights in Africa
The legal dispute resolution process regarding land ownership and mining rights in Africa plays a significant role in aiding conflict resolution between property owners and mining companies.. In South Africa, the Section 54 dispute process is an essential mechanism that involves mediation by the Department of Mineral Resources manager to address conflicts over …
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"Alone in the Dark": How the Current Mining and Minerals Legal …
1 INTRODUCTION. Historically, South Africa's mining sector has always been a dominant source of ripe economic activity due to the nature and abundance of precious minerals and stones. 2 After 1994, the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP), along with the White Paper on Minerals and Mining Policy, 3 identified the mining sector to be one of the key areas in …
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PUBLICATION OF THE CODES OF GOOD PRACTICE …
On the 1st of May 2004 the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002) was proclaimed by the State President to be in operation, as a result the Broad-Based Socio- Economic Charter for the mining industry was …
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South Africa Mining Law 2016 · ICLG
South African Mining Law is regulated by the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 ("MPRDA") which is the predominant piece of legislation dealing with acquisitions or rights to conduct reconnaissance, prospecting and mining.
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Minerals Act, 1991
[Amended by Minerals Amendment Act, 1993 (Act 103 of 1993) on 1 January 1992] ACT To regulate the prospecting for and the optimal exploitation, processing and utilization of …
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Understanding Mining Rights in South Africa
Obtaining and maintaining mining rights requires compliance with various laws and regulations, including mineral resource and reserve assessments, environmental impact assessments, social and labour plans, …
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Transitioning Old Order Mining Rights into New Mining …
T MATHEBULA PER / PELJ 2023 (26) 4 The MA recognised the position in common law regarding the surface landowner.9 The MPRDA repealed this common law position.10 Although the MA did not provide that the state is the owner of unmined minerals, the ability of a landowner to exercise absolute rights over the minerals found on or under his or her land has been …
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(PDF) Mineral policy impact on South Africa's mining
7 Under the previous Minerals Act of 1991. 12. ... The MPRDA has been s ubject to var ious changes from 2002, creating uncertainty in South Africa's mining sector. The first .
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AFRICAN MINING LEGISLATION ATLAS
The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 2002, regulates all activities related to the mining sector in South Africa. The law was amended in 2008 by the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Act.
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LLM in the Law of Mineral and Petroleum Extraction …
The programme is composed of three compulsory courses on the subjects of (1) comparative mineral law, (2) resource revenue law, and (3) the negotiation of extractive agreements and mining contracts. Depending on your interests, you …
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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 2002
To make provision for equitable access to and sustainable development of the nation's mineral and petroleum resources; and to provide for matters connected therewith. PREAMBLE. …
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Mining Law
Mining Law. South Africa has abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of world production and reserves, and South African mining companies are key players in the global industry. The firm has seen the industry come a long way since the implementation of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 28 of ...
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AFRICAN MINING LEGISLATION ATLAS
The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 2002, regulates all activities related to the mining sector in South Africa. The law was amended in 2008 by the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development …
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GUIDE TO MINING REGIMES IN AFRICA
The basic essence of mining law in most African countries is similar, being a state licencing system, but each country has its own local laws, customs, practices and guidelines. ... The Government bodies which administer the mining industry are the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Petroleum, ENDIAMA (National Concessionaire for diamonds ...
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Mining Law in South Africa | Laws regulating Mining Law
In South Africa, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 ("MPRDA"), is the primary regulatory framework for the exploitation of mineral resources in South Africa. The MPRDA was established against the …
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South Africa's evolving mineral and petroleum industries
The establishment of the GNU was supported by the minerals industry. The Minerals Council South Africa embraced the separation of the minerals and energy portfolios highlighting the opportunity it presented for the creation of a legislative environment which would grow the mining industry by encouraging investments in exploration, new mine development …
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Minerals Act, 1991
Minerals Act, 1991 South Africa South Africa Minerals Act, 1991 Act 50 of 1991 Published in Government Gazette 13253 on 22 May 1991 Assented to on 15 May 1991 Commenced on 1 January 1992 by Minerals Act, 1991: Commencement [This is the version of this document as it was from 1 January 1992 to 31 August 1993.] [Amended by Minerals …
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'King coal' is critical mineral for South Africa, minister says
South Africa's Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said coal is making a comeback and should be considered a critical mineral for the nation because of its contribution to employment and ...
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Labour Laws and Workforce Rights in South African Mining
South African mining operates within a comprehensive framework of labour laws and regulations that safeguard the rights and interests of mineworkers, promoting industrial harmony and preventing disputes.. The National Minimum Wage Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and Labour Relations Act form the foundation of labour laws, ensuring fair …
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(PDF) South Africa's Mineral Law and Power Dynamics
For more than 140 years, minerals have occupied a central position in the growth and development of the South African political economy. A number of core economic sectors, revolving around mining and energy (famously characterised by Fine and Rustomjee as the 'Minerals-Energy-Complex' or 'MEC'1), have fundamentally shaped the specifically South …
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Understanding Surface Usage Rights and Agreements in South African
South Africa, with its rich mineral resources, has a robust mining sector. As such, its mining laws, including regulations concerning surface usage rights and agreements, play a pivotal role in ensuring the harmonious coexistence of mining operations with land rights. But what exactly are surface us
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The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development …
The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, also known by its acronym "MPRDA", represents a radical shift in the regulatory landscape, redefining the country's approach to its subsoil riches. Let's delve …
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Minerals Act 50 of 1991 (Repealed) | South African Government
The repealed Minerals Act 50 of 1991 intended: to regulate the prospecting for and the optimal exploitation, processing and utilization of minerals; to provide for the safety and health of persons concerned in mines and works;
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MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2006 (ACT 703)
MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2006 (ACT 703) As Amended by MINERALS AND MINING (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2019 (ACT 995)1 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section Ownership of minerals and cadastral system 1. Minerals property of Republic 2. Compulsory acquisition of land 3. Land available for application for mineral right 4. Minister may reserve land from mining 5.
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South Africa: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources
The Mining and Petroleum Resources Development Act of 2006 assisted the growth of the junior mining sector in South Africa. The Diamond Export Levy Act of 2007 and the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Administration Act of 2008 were amended by the South African government in the year 2009.
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Minerals Act 50 of 1991
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002
The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 intends: to make provision for equitable access to and sustainable development of the nation's mineral …
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