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Supreme Court Of Appeal Confirms The Exclusive Jurisdiction Of The Labour Court To Determine Disputes Concerning The Interpretation And Application Of The Mine Health And Safety Act, 29 Of 1996

In the case of TC Smelters (Pty) Ltd and Another v The Minister Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and Others (910/2024) [2026] ZASCA 40 (27 March 2026), the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA")...

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From Raincoats To Conveyor Belts: New Chemical Bans Hit Closer To Home Than You Think

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

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South Africa's Climate Change Framework: A New Operating Reality For Mining

South Africa's Climate Change Act, 2024, together with its supporting regulations, marks a fundamental shift in the legal landscape for high‑emitting sectors and mining is directly in scope.

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Managing Health And Safety Enforcement In South African Mining

A single inspection can halt production, disrupt supply chains and expose a mine to significant financial and reputational risk. In South Africa's highly regulated mining environment...

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Mining Indaba 2026 ENSight

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Mining In South Africa: Regulatory Challenges? What Regulatory Challenges?

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Andersen in South Africa

The New Minerals Order And Washington's Reordering Of Global Mining

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Andersen in South Africa

When International Law Becomes Optional: What Critical Minerals Geopolitics Means For Mining

South Africa Environment

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How Key Updates Under The MHSA Are Reshaping How Mines Must Plan And Respond To Emergencies At Its Underground Operations

South Africa Employment

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Stronger Together, Smarter Together: Tech-driven Collaboration In The Mining Sector

South Africa Energy

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Expanded Essential Services Designation For Tailings Dams And The Implications For Mining Operations

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Critical Minerals – A Continental Lens

South Africa Energy

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Key Regulatory Changes Impacting The Mining Sector

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Andersen Advocating On Steel Pipe Tariffs

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Andersen in South Africa

Truth On Trial: Deepfakes And The New Battleground For Evidence Integrity

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South Africa Signals Strong Momentum Toward ISSB Adoption, But Is Corporate South Africa Ready?

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Vibe Coding: Developing Applications At Speed But At What Cost?

South Africa Technology

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Prompt Injection: Are Legal-tech Investigations Safe During The AI Boom?

South Africa Technology

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Extending Boundaries: Adjustments To South African Exchange Control Limits And Powers

South Africa Tax

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Mine Health And Safety Act, 1996 – Guidance Note Published For The Prevention And Management Of Non-Communicable Diseases And Mental Health Disorders In The South African Mining Industry

On Friday, 18 July 2025, Government Notice No. 6443 was published in Government Gazette No. 53025, in terms of which the Chief Inspector of Mines ("CIOM") from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources...

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Investing In Africa: Angola Mining (Video)

A discussion on recent developments in the Angolan mining sector, current strategic minerals and flagship projects in the country...

South Africa Energy

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An Overview Of ESG Fraud Risks In The African Mining Sector

Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") considerations have assumed a central role within the global mining sector, and nowhere is the emphasis on credible ESG reporting...

South Africa Energy

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The East African Insider – Week 7 To 13th June 2025

Welcome to this week's East Africa investment trends newsletter, where we unpack the major fiscal and economic developments shaping the region's investment landscape.

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Shikana Group

Tax Focus - May/June Edition | 2025

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SNG Grant Thornton

Lily And Barbrook Mines: A Business Rescue Success Story

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Barnard Inc.

Draft Mineral Resources And Development Bill Published For Comment

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Managing Risks Associated With Autonomous Systems In Energy And Resource Management

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Mine Health And Safety Act, 29 Of 1996 ("MHSA") – Amendments To The Regulations Relating To Rescue, First Aid And Emergency Preparedness And Response

South Africa Employment

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Mine Health And Safety Act, 29 Of 1996 ("MHSA") – Amendments To The Regulations Relating To Machinery And Equipment

South Africa Employment

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Supreme Court Of Appeal Boost For Mining Tax Deductions

South Africa Tax

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Reimagining Sustainable Development In African Mining: The Catalyst Approach

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

The Communities We Leave Behind: Charting A Sustainable Legacy For Mining In South Africa

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Harnessing The Potential Of Critical Minerals In Southern Africa: A Catalyst For Sustainable Growth

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Supreme Court Of Appeal Boost For Mining Tax Deductions

The Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") has delivered a significant judgment in Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd v C: SARS (2025)...

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Reimagining Sustainable Development In African Mining: The Catalyst Approach

In the complex landscape of African mining, particularly in South Africa, the concept of sustainable development has long been a point of contention.

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Webber Wentzel

The Communities We Leave Behind: Charting A Sustainable Legacy For Mining In South Africa

The 2025 Mining Indaba theme, "Futureproofing African mining, today," compels us to reflect on the legacies mining companies create and the responsibilities they shoulder in shaping the lives of communities long after mining activities have ceased.

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Webber Wentzel

Harnessing The Potential Of Critical Minerals In Southern Africa: A Catalyst For Sustainable Growth

The stakes are high, and the benefits could be transformative. A strategic and sustainable approach to developing these resources could attract billions of dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI), catalysing infrastructure development, creating thousands of jobs (primary, secondary and tertiary), and fostering lasting socio-economic upliftment.

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Webber Wentzel

Confluence Of Geopolitics, Energy, And Trade Is Driving Change In African Mining Industry

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Webber Wentzel

The Future Of Mining Depends On The Industry's Ability To Finance Itself

It is perhaps ironic that as the world moves toward a cleaner future, more mining is projected to take place to facilitate the "Just Energy Transition".

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Webber Wentzel

African Mining Looks Offshore

The African mining industry is an attractive destination for many global mining companies, but structuring deals on the continent is not always straightforward for foreign investors in the sector.

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Conyers

Petroleum In The Age Of ESG

Internationally the sentiment is to move away from fossil fuel, given that globally we teeter on the tipping point and are likely to exceed the temperature increase...

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Mine Health And Safety Act, 1996 – New Guidance Note Published For The Management Of Latent Tuberculosis Infection In The South African Mining Industry

On Friday, 11 October 2024, GN. 5404 of 2024 was published in Government Gazette No. 51368.

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New Mining Code Enacted In Burkina Faso: Major Changes To Reinforce Local Regulation, Ownership And Transformation

South Africa Energy

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Proposed Amendment: Gold Mines To Be Subject To The VAT Reverse Charge On Valuable Metal

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Mining Legislation Reform In Mali: Strengthening State Intervention And Participation

South Africa Energy

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South African Mining: New Guidelines Published (Applicable To Workplaces Governed By The Mine Health And Safety Act, 1996)

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South Africa And Green Hydrogen: At An Economic Turning Point?

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Navigating Transfer Pricing Challenges In The Mining Sector

South Africa Tax

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Amendments Published To The VAT Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) Regulations

South Africa Tax

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Overcoming Hurdles In The "S" Of ESG: A Blueprint For African Mining Corporates (Video)

South Africa Energy

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2024 Junior Mining Indaba And The MPRDA's 20th Anniversary Year Round Up

South Africa Energy

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Two Decades Of Mineral Regulation Under The MPRDA: Reflections And What Lies Ahead

South Africa Energy

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So Near, Yet So Far: Reflections On The 20 Years Of The MPRDA

South Africa Energy

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ESG In The South African Mining Industry: A Spotlight On Social Imperatives

South Africa Energy

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Business Law Focus | SA Mining In The Spotlight (Podcast)

South Africa Energy

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Chambers Global 2024 Rankings Confirm Our Market-Leading Status In Africa

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corruption Affecting The Mining Industry: Reflections From The 2024 Mining Indaba

South Africa Energy

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Norton Rose Fulbright

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