Mining Law
Legal Expertise in Mineral Regulation, Environmental Compliance and Resource Development
We offer specialist legal services in Mining Law, assisting clients operating within the mineral and natural resources sector. Our team advises on the legal, regulatory, and environmental requirements applicable to prospecting, mining, exploration, beneficiation, and mine closure across South Africa.
We support clients through every stage of the mining lifecycle—from securing mining rights to ensuring environmental compliance, managing legal risks, and addressing disputes. Our work includes advising on complex multidisciplinary projects where mining, land, environmental and administrative law intersect.
Our Mining and Environmental Law Services
Regulatory and Licensing Advisory
● Legal advice on compliance with the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and related legislation
● Assistance with applications for prospecting rights, mining rights, permits and renewals
● Representation in administrative appeals and licence-related disputes
● Audits of mining rights, land tenure, and associated authorisations
Environmental and Resource Compliance
● Strategic legal advice on environmental authorisations under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
● Legal support during environmental impact assessments (EIAs), environmental management programmes (EMPrs), and public participation processes
● Drafting and review of environmental compliance registers, risk assessments, and remediation strategies
● Advice on mine rehabilitation obligations, water use licensing, waste and emissions compliance
Due Diligence and Commercial Transactions
● Environmental and mining legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and project financing
● Risk and liability assessments for operational sites, dormant mines, or new developments
● Drafting of transaction documents including sale, lease and remediation agreements involving mining assets or contaminated land
Mining Litigation and Dispute Resolution
● Representation in environmental and mining-related litigation, including reviews and appeals of administrative decisions
● Disputes involving land use, mineral rights, rehabilitation claims, or regulatory compliance
● Strategic support in disputes before the Department of Mineral
Community, Social and Land Use Advisory
● Advice on stakeholder engagement, local community agreements, and social and labour plans (SLPs)
● Support in resolving land access, servitude, and compensation disputes
● Legal input on sustainable development, transformation, and B-BBEE compliance in the mining sector
Who We Advise
● Mining and exploration companies
● Energy and infrastructure developers
● Industrial operators and bulk commodity producers
● Financial institutions, investors, and lenders
● Environmental consultants and engineering teams
● Public sector entities and regulators
Why Choose Nthambeleni Inc?
● Integrated support that bridges technical, regulatory, and commercial issues
● Proven ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams on complex mining and infrastructure projects
● Practical, risk-based legal advice tailored to the realities of the sector
● National presence with insight into both established and emerging mining jurisdictions
Get Expert Legal Support Today
At Nthambeleni Inc, we understand that mining and environmental law require precision, foresight, and a strong grasp of both legal principles and technical realities. We provide clients with the legal certainty and strategic support needed to develop and operate responsibly within South Africa’s regulatory framework.
Offices in Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, and Thohoyandou
012 323 4581 | info@ntinc.co.za