Africa emerges as new frontier for gold M&A

At the massive Prospectors and Developers convention, it's not hard to find a table full of mining executives huddled in conversation, their voices muffled by the din of thousands of participants at the event. With gold prices steady above $1...

DMR’s new licensing database system draws criticism

The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR’s) attempt to alleviate corruption and avoid confusion in the applications for mining rights and licenses through the South African Mineral Resources Administration (Samrad) is drawing criticism.

Win-win contract to ensure successful partnerships

Law firm Webber Wentzel Attorneys partner Megan Jarvis says that, for a contract-mining agreement to be successful, it needs to be equally beneficial for both the mining contractor and the holder of the mining rights.

State’s player/ref role makes independent mining regulation essential – Leon

The participation of the State as both player and referee in South Africa's mining sector makes the creation of an independent mining regulation body essential, says top regulatory lawyer Peter Leon. Leon, partner and cohead of mining at law firm...

Shabangu gives details on SA's planned mining cadastre

South Africa’s mining licence cadastre that Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu will launch publicly on March 30 will show who owns mining rights, what type, and for how long, she said on Monday. It will be posted on a website and can be...

Minister Shabangu chooses stick over carrot 
in Mining Charter review

South Africa’s new revised Mining Charter dispenses with the open hand of consensus and replaces it with the clenched fist of the law.

Noncompliance with the provisions of the revised Mining Charter will render mining companies in breach of...

Revised Mining Charter may add to uncertainty – Leon

Although the revised Mining Charter attempts to address a number of its predecessor's shortcomings, in some respects it may paradoxically add to regulatory uncertainty within the South African mining industry, regulatory lawyer Peter Leon said...

SA's mining industry can be placed on new path to attract investment – Leon

This is a critical time for South Africa’s mining industry. The Kumba and Lonmin sagas have caused considerable collateral damage to South Africa’s reputation as a safe investment destination. But, at the same time, Mineral Resources Minister...

South Africa’s mining industry can be placed on new path to attract investment – Peter Leon

This is a critical time for South Africa’s mining industry. The Kumba and Lonmin sagas have caused considerable collateral damage to South Africa’s reputation as a safe investment destination.

Now Mineral Resources Minister must turn step change into sea change

Turnaround Tuesday was crucial for South Africa's mining industry and for South Africa's reputation as an investment destination.

Attitudes becoming ‘more hostile’ to mining in 80% of jurisdictions – Fraser Institute

Attitudes are becoming more hostile to mining, the Fraser Institute’s latest ‘Survey of Mining Companies: 2010 Mid-year Update’ finds. No less than 41 of the 51 jurisdictions surveyed - some 80% - made that point. The institute conducted...

Historic joint declaration to grow and transform mining

The South African government, three labour unions, big mining business and small mining business have clinched an historic 13-commitment accord to grow and transform South Africa’s still-well-endowed mining industry. While it has become a South...