Mining Rights And Landowner Consent – Sca Clarifies Section 5(3) Of The Mprda
OVERVIEW 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 […]