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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (No. 28 of 2002).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette, No. 18 of 7 March, 1997, pp. 115-160.
Long title
An Act to make provision for equitable access to and sustainable development of the nation's mineral and petroleum resources; and to provide for matters connected therewith
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources
Keyword
EIA Mining Exploration Minerals Institution Oil Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
The Act shall enter into force on a date to be established by the President.
Abstract

The objects of this Act are, inter alia, to promote equitable access to the nation's mineral and petroleum resources to all the people of South Africa, to promote economic growth and mineral and petroleum resources development in the Republic, to provide for security of tenure in respect of prospecting, exploration, mining and production operations, to ensure that the nation's mineral and petroleum resources are developed in an orderly and ecologically sustainable manner.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Codes of Good Practice for the Minerals Industry (G.N. No. 446 of 2009).

Legislation | South Africa | 2009

Keyword: Minerals, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Exemption of organs of state from certain provisions of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (No. 288 of 2007).

Legislation | South Africa | 2007

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Regulations (No. 527 of 2004).

Legislation | South Africa | 2004

Keyword: EIA, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Minerals and Energy Laws Amendment Act, 2005 (No. 11 of 2005).

Legislation | South Africa | 2005

Keyword: EIA, Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Institution, Oil, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX