Amalgamations And Mineral Rights – SCA in Nkwe Platinum vs Genorah Resources
In Zincede Ngokwakho Housing (Pty) Ltd v Matatiele Local Municipality, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) considered whether a mining right holder requires a valid lease or ongoing landowner consent in order to access and exploit land. Interpreting section 5(3) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 (MPRDA), the Court reaffirmed […]