Webber Wentzel's Mining Sector Round Up 2024

Legal Developments in Mining

• The Zambian government is set to usher in a new era of mineral resource management with the introduction of the following proposed laws: • The Minerals Regulation Commission Bill of 2024 (the “ Minerals Bill ” ); • The Geological Minerals Development Bill of 2024 (the “ Geological Bill ”). • In addition to the two Bills, there are draft Mines and Minerals Development (Local Content) Regulations 2020 (the “ Local Content Regulations ” ).

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