What South Africa Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 Mining Rights and Social Obligations requires
South Africa's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 (MPRDA) vests all mineral and petroleum resources in the custody of the state and requires mining companies to obtain prospecting rights, mining rights, and environmental authorisations, submit Social and Labour Plans (SLPs) addressing historically disadvantaged South Africans (HDSAs), and rehabilitate mine areas on closure - with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) as the competent authority.
Pillar: Mining & Natural Resources · Authority: Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE); Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.saflii.org/za/legis/consol_act/mprda2002510/
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- MPRDA Section 3(1): Mineral and petroleum resources are the common heritage of all the people of South Africa and the State is the custodian thereof for the benefit of all South Africans.
- MPRDA Section 22(1): A person may apply to the Regional Manager for a mining right if the mineral can be mined optimally in accordance with the mining work programme.
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