South Africa: Court Decision Undermines Validity of Mineral Prospecting Rights

Johannesburg — A RECENT groundbreaking decision in the Northern Cape High Court has led to concern about the validity of prospecting rights granted under the signature of the minerals and energy department regional managers.

Most, if not all, prospecting rights have been granted under the signature of regional managers, says commercial law firm Bell Dewar & Hall director Nic Roodt.

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