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Mining companies generally make financial provision for rehabilitation by virtue of rehabilitation trusts or financial guarantees through a financial institution or insurance policies.

The South African Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2017 was signed into law on 18 December 2017 and made some notable changes to the tax regime.

Below, please find ENSafrica's Mining Indaba ENSight, covering trends and recent developments impacting South Africa's mining industry in the coming year; and the...

In terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 ("MHSA") the Chief Inspector of Mines published a "Guidance Note for the Management of Gender Based Violence and Femicide...

The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 ("MPRDA") terminated the common law concept of ownership of mineral rights.

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) held its bi-annual strategy meeting or lekgotla from 27 to 29 July 2012.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment ("DFFE") has published Government Notice 7136 ("Notice")...

On 4 April 2018, a full bench of the High Court of South Africa made a groundbreaking ruling on the recognition of the continuing consequences of previous B-BBEE ownership transactions in the mining industry.

South Africa's mining sector stands at a critical juncture as the 2026 Joburg Indaba examines whether the country can translate its substantial mineral wealth and technical expertise into renewed investment. With private rail operators receiving slots, a new mining cadastre in development, and intensifying global competition for critical minerals, the question is whether administrative reforms and infrastructure improvements can deliver the predictable operating environment investors require.

Traditionally, land use planning law has received relatively less attention in relation to the suite of environmental and development related authorisations required for development activities.

With South Africa's recent cabinet reshuffle, the Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation was amalgamated with the Department of Human Settlements.

The increase in membership of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union in the Gold mining sector and the resultant competition between it and the National Union of Mineworkers ("NUM") has resulted in an interesting and potentially important decision.

In 2020, the Department of Employment and Labour signed the Employment Equity Amendment Bill, 2020 into law to radically accelerate the realisation of transformation.

Employers of mines are responsible to ensure that working places of employees are healthy and safe, as far as reasonably practicable.

Herbert Smith Freehills' Africa practice continues to perform strongly in the 2024 edition of Chambers Global, with top tier rankings in the following Africa-wide categories...

During a panel discussion at the 2024 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town in the week of 5 February, panellists engaged on the main corruption risks in mineral supply chains...

The mining sector is a powerful enabler for sustainable development and has the potential to improve the performance of the local economy.