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 2002 (MPRDA).

The changing nature of mining regulation from a common–law base to a largely legislated system subject to both constitutional and administrative law principles has brought with it new challenges for businesses operating in this sector, and it is important not only to understand the law but to implement all transactions accordingly.

Our tailor-made solutions include:

• Advice on the MPRDA and BEE legislation
• New applications for rights, permits and permissions
• Conversion of rights and permits under the MPRDA
• Transfers of mining and prospecting rights and prospecting agreements
• Share and business sales of mining–related operations
• Due diligence investigations