Mining Law
Richen Attorneys’ mining and minerals department is composed of a dedicated team of specialists with comprehensive expertise in all facets of the mining industry. Our attorneys have an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the mining sector, supporting a diverse clientele that includes mine owners, contract miners, and landowners. With the evolution of South Africa’s mining landscape under the new-order licensing regime and the integration of black economic empowerment obligations, we are equipped to navigate these complexities to ensure our clients meet regulatory and commercial requirements.
We provide tailored legal advice throughout the entire mining lifecycle, from initial exploration to mine development, operations, and product sales. Whether it involves securing mining rights, resolving surface rights issues, or ensuring compliance with environmental laws, our team works closely with clients to safeguard their interests and facilitate sustainable growth.
As the industry faces ongoing changes, Richen Attorneys delivers strategic solutions for complex matters such as mergers and acquisitions, investment financing, and mining charter compliance. Whether guiding clients through legislative frameworks or providing dispute resolution services, we are committed to fostering the success and longevity of their mining ventures.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to the Mining Charter and legislative frameworks.
- Black Economic Empowerment: Advisory on BBBEE compliance and strategies.
- Mining Rights and Agreements: Assisting with prospecting/mining rights applications and surface rights agreements.
- Financing: Advising on investment, construction, and development finance.
- Environmental Law: Supporting sustainable and lawful mining operations.
- Commercial Transactions: Drafting and negotiating offtake agreements and contract miner agreements.
- Dispute Resolution: Handling commercial disputes in the mining sector.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Facilitating business growth through acquisitions and consolidations.