MINERAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BILL, 2025: PUBLICATION OF THE BILL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Notice Title: Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025: Publication of the Bill for Public Comment
Government Notice: GN 6210 in GG 52704 on 20 May 2025
Commencing date: Comments to be submitted on or before 13 August 2025
The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources published the draft Mineral Resources Development Amendment Bill, 2025 for public comment.
The purpose of the Mineral Resources Development Amendment Bill is to amend the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002, so as
- to amend and insert new definitions;
- to provide for matters relating to small-scale and artisanal mining;
- to provide for the regulation of associated minerals, enhance provisions relating to the beneficiation of minerals or mineral products;
- to provide for consultation;
- to align the Act with domestic legislation;
- to provide for enhanced sanctions; and
- to provide for matters connected therewith.
Members of the public are invited to submit comments on or before 13 August 2025. For a copy of the Government Gazette Notice click here.
For more information or assistance please contact Jan Nel at jan@shangoni.co.za.
