Webber Wentzel's Mining Sector Round Up 2024

Current Mining Legal Regime cont’d

The licenses issued under the Current Act are as follows

TYPE OF LICENCE

DURATION

Initially granted for 4 years. Renewable for two further periods not exceeding 3 years each. Maximum period should not exceed 10 years.

Exploration Licence

25 years

Large scale mining licence

10 years

Small scale mining licence

2 years

Artisanal Mining:

25 years

Mineral Processing Licence

2 years

Gold Panning Certificate

1 year and limited to the quantities specified in permit.

Mineral Import and Export Permit

16

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