Community issues and resource nationalism adding pressure on the Mining industry
INTRODUCTION As if mining by its very nature is not difficult enough from a technical, financial, environmental and labour point of view, added pressure has been brought to bear upon mining companies generally in Africa as a result of the increasing community issues affecting mining operations and the general tendency of increased or “creeping” resource […]
LEX Africa Guide to Mining in Africa 2019
LEX Africa is pleased to share with you our updated Guide to Mining in Africa. Mining is a key sector in many African countries and a sound understanding of the mining regulatory framework is vital for investors especially as each country has its own local laws, customs, practices and guidelines. Our Mining Guide is intended […]
Angola to change foreign investment policies to woo investors
President João Lourenço is looking to revise policies that inhibit diamond production capacity and revenue generation. Better days could be on the way for Angola, the world’s fifth largest producer of diamonds, as government seeks to improve its investment relationship with foreign investors. Angola’s potential as a diamond producer is still largely untapped, in part […]
LEX Africa launches Pan African mining guide
Mining in Africa is an integral and important part of the continent’s economy. Many mining projects suffer extreme risks and difficult decisions and sound mining law is integral for an investment decision. LEX Africa‘s specialist mining team is proud to launch the first edition of its Pan African mining guide which covers 15 key African […]
LEX Africa members contribute to International Comparative Legal Guide to Mining Law 2015
Director and head of the Mining & Resources practice at South African LEX Africa member, Werksmans Attorneys, Chris Stevens authored the South African chapter in this practical cross-border insight into mining law. Click here to download a PDF of the chapter.
