The powerhouse mining department at Webber Wentzel is recognised for its 'deep understanding of the industry'. The practice advises a range of investors, multinational corporations, and mining companies on high-value corporate and investment transactions across the sector, including strategic investments, disposals, and acquisitions across Africa. Co-leaders Jonathan Veeran and Rita Spalding shape the firm’s mining strategy, while Bruce Dickinson has extensive experience across a broad range of mining matters. Kate Collier advises on health and safety, Giada Masina is recognised for high-profile transactions, and Nomsa Mbere focuses on ESG-related commercial matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Solid relationships and understanding of the Southern African Mining market.’
- ‘Nomsa Mbere goes the extra mile to understand client problems and connect clients with solutions, be those legal solutions or people connection.’
- ‘The partner we deal with is an experienced and knowledgeable person.’
- ‘We have an established relationship. The individual is approachable, thorough and clear in all engagements on matters.'
Key clients
- African Metals Management Services Limited
- Africoal
- Afrimat
- Anglo American
- Assore
- Bauba Resources
- Bushveld Minerals
- Exxaro Resources
- Fraser Alexander
- Glencore
- Gold Fields
- Harmony Gold
Work highlights
Acted for Kinetic Development Group in its USD90m investment into MC Mining Limited, which will play a pivotal role in advancing MC Mining's operations in South Africa.
Advised Anglo American on its disposal of a 5.3% stake in Anglo American Platinum, one of the world’s largest platinum-mining companies, as part of its Anglo American Platinum demerger strategy.
Advising Glenover Phosphate Proprietary Limited and its shareholders on the acquisition by Afrimat Limited of Glenover for a purchase consideration of R550m.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jonathan Veeran; Rita Spalding
Other key lawyers
Bruce Dickinson; Kate Collier; Giada Masina; Nomsa Mbere