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ACKNOWLEDGING that South Africa's mineral and petroleum resources belong to the nation and that the State is the custodian thereof; ... Transferability and encumbrance of prospecting rights and mining rights (1) A prospecting right or mining right or an interest in any such right, or a controlling interest in a company or close corporation ...
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The maximum area that can be covered by a mining permit is five hectares. A mining right is granted for large-scale mining operations. It allows the holder to mine for a specific mineral or …
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for refined mineral resources: minimum of 0.5 per cent to a maximum of 5 per cent; and; ... In brief: mining rights and title in South Africa * At a glance: mining duties ...
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In 2004, the year South Africa's far-reaching Mining Charter was first introduced, black ownership in South Africa's globally recognised mining industry stood at a negligible 2%. This has now ...
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South Africa – Remedies For Mining Investors Facing Adverse Government Measures. March 20, 2025 Recent political and legal developments in Africa's 'coup belt' have …
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Mining has long been the backbone of South Africa's economy, contributing 7.5% to GDP and 60% of total exports. However, illegal mining activities cost the state over R70 billion in lost gold production alone.
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The South African mining industry contributed 6% of the country's total nominal GDP during the first three quarters of last year. In money terms, this amounted to R432.7-billion. So highlighted ...
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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 ...
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AmaranthCX and its technology partner 1Map have collaborated to publish a comprehensive, online South African Mining Map, with electronic, all-commodity depiction. The governments of other mining ...
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In South Africa and many other countries in the Global South artisanal mining occurs mainly in informal and illegal spaces, despite formalisation efforts. In addition, research by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) stated that a lack of knowledge, capacity and political will in governments are challenges that ...
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5 AN UNTAPPED GOLDMINE: OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTH AFRICAN MINING South African electricity is also among the most expensive of its peer group of mining countries, with costs per kWh higher than Australia and the fourth highest in our sample. With the recently approved tariff hike of ~19% by the National Electricity Regulator of South Africa (NERSA),
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The MFSA was officially established in April 2016 and has been active until today. MFSA is a non-profit organization that aims to be the primary advocate of the South African mining industry through promoting sound public policy, and educating the public about the benefits of mining and enforcing laws and regulations that governs the mining industry while building a strong, …
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Minimum value must be less than maximum. Min: Max: Any Min; $50,000; $100,000; $150,000; $200,000; $300,000; $500,000; $750,000; $1,000,000; ... **Proposal for the Sale of Coal Mining Rights** **To: Prospective Buyer/Investor **Introduction** We are presenting a unique investment opportunity for the acquisition of coal mining rights within the ...
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Figure 2 These graphs represent data shared by three mining companies in South Africa: Sibanye-Stillwater and AngloGold Ashanti are two of the largest gold mining operators in South Africa, while Pan African Resources is a mid-tier mining company. While these do not represent the entirety of illegal activity in the gold mining sector in South Africa, collectively the data …
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The mining of mineral deposits abundant in South Africa has led to the release of toxic heavy metals into the environment. The aim of this study was to investigate heavy metal pollution from a gold mining area. The concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, lead, and zinc were analyzed in soil and plants found within 500 m and 1000 m radius of a gold mine established in …
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However, a maximum charge is imposed when commodity prices are high, and therefore, profitability is not totally disregarded. ... In South Africa, the liability to pay mining royalties arises when mineral resources that have been extracted from within the Republic, are transferred. ... mining rights, and production rights granted in terms of ...
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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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On 15 April 2016, the Minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Zwane (the "Minister"), unexpectedly published the draft Reviewed Broad Based Black-Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining and Minerals Industry, 2016 ("draft reviewed Mining Charter").The timing of its publication means that the fate of the Chamber of Mines' current High Court …
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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 …
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2.1 A Notarial Deed of Cession of prospecting, mining, exploration or production rights executed before a Notary Public by the cedent and cessionary or their duly authorized agents must in …
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The development of South Africa's mining industry, and how it laid the foundations for Apartheid Although some mining had taken place in what is now South Africa centuries before Europeans arrived, 1 the modern mining industry emerged as the major shaper of South Africa's economy and race relations in the latter half of the 19 th century ...
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In South Africa, mineral rights were severed from surface rights over time (Capps, 2012) so that Potgietersrust Platinums (a subsidiary of JCI, Anglo Platinum's predecessor) purchased mineral rights from the chief for land occupied by villagers without any requirement to consider the wellbeing of the residents (Mnwana et al., 2016). This is ...
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From an economic perspective, South Africa's mineral production still demonstrates a steady increase, reaching a fresh record high of 1.18 trillion rand in 2022, a marked increase from 1.1 ...
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Mining law in South Africa is legally and administratively complex with legislation often in flux. Our firm has an historical and comprehensive association with the mining industry. Our lawyers have a wealth of industry knowledge in many facets of the mining, minerals and energy sectors, developed through years of experience in assisting our ...
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A review of the legal framework governing the mining sector in South Africa, including provisions on mining rights, licensing and permitting.
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A review of the legal framework governing the mining sector in South Africa, including provisions on mining rights, licensing and permitting. ... be granted for a maximum period of eight years (up ...
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In this article, we aim to provide an in-depth look into the importance of mining rights, the legal framework governing these rights, and how land use compliance ensures …
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The following is required to apply for a Mining Right in South Africa as stipulated by the Department of Mineral Resources: Details of the land or area. Applicant's for a Mining Right must provide a plan as contemplated in regulation 2(2) of the MPRDA. Mining work programme
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RECOGNISING the need to promote local and rural development and the social upliftment of communities affected by mining; REAFFIRMING the State's commitment to reform to bring …
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South Africa's mining industry has long been the backbone of the country, renowned for its vast reserves of precious metals and minerals. Recent trends and events have raised questions about the future of the industry and its ability to compete globally. These trends include fluctuating commodity prices and enterprise valuations, challenges ...
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