In brief: mining rights and title in South Africa
A look at some of the key legal and practical considerations surrounding mining rights and title in South Africa, including the extent of state control, renewal and transfer of licences, and ...
Minerals Act 50 of 1991
58 No. 13253 Act No. 50, 1991 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22 MAY 1991 MINERALS ACT, 1991 pegging and transfer of claims on alluvial diggings and proclaimed land referred to …
Understanding Mining Rights in South Africa
The MPRDA is the primary legislation governing mining rights in South Africa. It sets out the requirements and procedures for obtaining, maintaining, and transferring mining rights, as well as the environmental, social, and financial obligations …
Mining Laws and Regulations 2024
2024. ICLG - Mining Law covers common issues in mining laws and regulations – including the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, transfer and encumbrance, environmental aspects, native title and land rights – in 17 jurisdictions. Published: 19/09/2023. ICLG > Practice Areas > Mining Laws …
Prospecting and Mining Law
The Prospecting and Mining Law postgraduate certificate course aims to provide students with a solid grounding in the practical and theoretical aspects of the South African law of prospecting and mining. The principal focus is on domestic law but comparative and particularly African mining law will also be considered where pertinent.
South Africa
Even though there is no single piece of legislation that regulates crypto-assets in South Africa, there are various statutes that impose legal obligations on their holders, including the Income Tax Act of 1962 and the Exchange Control Regulations of 1961, which references the Currency and Exchanges Act of 1933. On April 6, 2018, the South African …
Minerals Act 50 of 1991
58 No. 13253 Act No. 50, 1991 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22 MAY 1991 MINERALS ACT, 1991 pegging and transfer of claims on alluvial diggings and proclaimed land referred to in subsection (1) and any other matter in connection therewith shall, notwithstanding the repeal of the said Acts by section 68 (1), remain in force for a period Of two years.
Norton Rose South Africa Boosts Mining Law Capabilities …
Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa has hired a member of the Johannesburg bar to boost its mining practice. Anneke Higgs' joins NRFSA as a director—the equivalent of partner—from the bar ...
Demystifying Section 11 of the MPRDA: Transferring Mining …
The mineral-rich soils of South Africa have long been a focal point for the mining industry, making it a key player on the global mining stage. The transfer of mining rights is a pivotal process within this industry, and it's carefully regulated under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act ("MPRDA"). Section 11 of the MPRDA ...
LLM (Masters) in Extractive Industries Law in Africa
A choice of ONE of the following elective modules: EIL 803: The South African Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (MPRDA) The aim of this module is to equip students with a thorough understanding of conceptual and practical aspects of the South African Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act and the various related …
Year in review: Mining Law in South Africa
South Africa December 18 2023. All questions. Year in review. From an economic perspective, South Africa's mineral production still demonstrates a steady increase, reaching a fresh record high of ...
Government is going after crypto miners and assets in South Africa
Staff Writer. · 24 Feb 2022. The National Treasury plans to further regulate South Africa's crypto-mining sector and crypto assets in 2022. In its Budget Review published on Wednesday (23 ...
Mining in South Africa: overview | Practical Law
This article looks at mining investment, the legal system applicable to mining, various mining laws, mineral ownership in, different types of mining tenements available, rights of miners to access land against landowners' rights, imposition of royalties and other taxes by the various levels of government, and rules and restrictions concerning foreign …
Overview and outlook: mining law in South Africa
A general introduction to mining law and practice in South Africa, including key recent developments, trends and prospects in the sector.
Mining Law Jobs
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Expert Legal Services by Barter McKellar for the Mining …
The mining industry in South Africa is heavily regulated, with stringent laws and policies governing its operations. Barter McKellar provides expert guidance in navigating these regulations, ensuring that mining companies comply with the Mine Health and Safety Act, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act and other …
Illegal mining: the problem and possible solutions
The South African Human Rights Commission estimates that there are between 8000 and 30 000 illegal miners operating in South Africa. According to the Chamber of Mines, roughly between 5% and 10% of South Africa's annual gold production stems from illegal mining.The conditions in which illegal mining occurs have been …
Mining Off-Take Agreements in South Africa: A Comprehensive Guide
Mining off-take agreements are vital contracts in South Africa's mining industry, facilitating the sale and export of minerals or commodities to global markets. These agreements offer benefits to both mining companies and buyers, including a stable revenue stream, reliable supply, and long-term partnerships. However, they also require careful ...
Law protecting interests of South African …
In South Africa communal land is collectively owned by the community in terms of customary law and managed by the tribal authority. The high court ruled that in the case of informal land right ...
Mine Rehabilitation Law in South Africa: A Comprehensive …
To ensure that mining operations are environmentally sustainable, South Africa has implemented mine rehabilitation laws that govern the process of rehabilitating mined land. In this article, we will explore the key aspects of mine rehabilitation law in South Africa, including the legal framework, regulations, and best practices.
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. LEX Africa is the first and largest African legal alliance with a long history of assisting clients across the continent. It is hoped
Minerals and Mining Policy of South Africa: Green Paper
1.5.2 Intent. The aim of the policy will be to develop South Africa's mineral wealth to its full potential and to the maximum benefit of the entire population. Government, therefore, will promote the establishment of secondary and tertiary mineral-based industries aimed at adding maximum value to raw materials.
South Africa Mining Law 2016 · ICLG
Mining law is also affected by the common law of South Africa derived from Roman law principles through Roman Dutch law. These principles are often described and enunciated in case law, which case law also places judicial …
22 Mining Law jobs in Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
Today's top 22 Mining Law jobs in Johannesburg Metropolitan Area. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. New Mining Law jobs added daily. ... (Direct Tax / Indirect Tax / Compliance / Regional Tax / Accounting / Mining) – Gauteng, South Africa CA Global Africa Recruitment Gauteng, South Africa Be an early applicant ...
Top legal issues for the South African mining sector in 2021
Read more about mining in South Africa. Adapting the lessons learnt from Covid-19. The mining industry's response to Covid-19 in helping employees to cope has largely been lauded. ... South African labour law allows incapacity as a reason for termination, but traditionally it referred to poor work performance or medical incapacity. ...
A Minerals and Mining Policy for South Africa
Introduction 1 . Chapter One: BUSINESS CLIMATE AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT 3. 1.1 Investment and Regulatory Climate . 1.2 Taxation . 1.3 Mineral Rights and Prospecting …
MLIA
The DST/NRF SARChI Research Chair: Mineral Law in Africa ("the Chair") invites suitably qualified doctoral graduates to apply for a postdoctoral research fellowship. Click here for …
Mining Law 2021
Mining Law 2021 A practical cross-border insight into mining law Eighth Edition Featuring contributions from: ALRUD Law Firm ... South Africa Nupen Staude de Vries Inc.: Lili Nupen, Nicole Limberis-Ritchie & Chantal Murdock. 4. World Association of Mining Lawyers (WAOML): An Overview