The Transition to a Computerised Mining Cadastre System in Zimbabwe Introduces New Compliance Obligations

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has released General Notice 01 of 2025, signalling a major regulatory development for Zimbabwe’s mining industry. The Government is now finalising its transition to a Computerised Mining Cadastre Information Management System (CMCIMS)—a nationwide digital registry of all mining titles and operations. This initiative is a key step in modernising Zimbabwe’s […]

Zimbabwe Gazettes the Mines and Minerals Bill, 2025, Aiming to Modernise the Country’s Mining Laws

The Bill aims to make significant changes to the mining sector in the country, including repealing the Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05] from 1961 and introducing new regulations and procedures. Some key provisions of the Bill include restructuring the Mining Affairs Board, establishing the Mining Cadastre Register, and implementing stricter regulations for prospectors. Additionally, […]

Mining, Galamsey, and The Environment

LEGAL MINING IN GHANA The 1992 Constitution (Constitution) provides the foundation for legitimate mining operations,providing in article 257(6) that the state owns ‘every mineral in its natural state.’ The minerals are‘vested in the President on behalf of, and in trust for, the people of Ghana.’ Although thePresident is the trustee-agent of the minerals, article 269(1) […]

Legal Implications of Banning Mining Operations in Ghana

We have read and heard calls for banning mining operations in Ghana, as a step towardsprotecting the environment against the damage caused by illegal mining. Authors in this article,Ace Anan Ankomah and Kesewaa Dufie Donyina from LEX Africa’s Ghana member, Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah, discuss the legal consequences of such a ban and recommend thatthe […]

Preliminary Results – Algeria Bid Round 2024

On 17 June 2025, the National Agency for the Valorisation of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT) officially announced the preliminary results of the Algeria Bid Round 2024 during an official session held in Algiers. This round marks Algeria’s first hydrocarbons licensing round since 2014, and the first to be conducted under Hydrocarbon Law No. 19-13, which reintroduces […]

Investing in Angola – What changes in 2025?

Angola has demonstrated a continuous commitment to economic diversification, highlighting the agribusiness and mining sectors as strategic pillars for sustainable development. The transition from 2024 to 2025 presents a scenario of opportunities and challenges. A promising scenario for investments in 2025 is taking shape, driven by economic reforms and government incentives. The Angolan government has […]

South Africa Must Promote Forestry to Drive a Strengthened African Bio-Economy

A strengthened bio-economy is a major need for all African countries including South Africa (SA) which is already the furthest advanced in this regard. Apart from being a key factor for achieving stronger, more diversified and sophisticated economies, it is important for green bio-spheres in a sustainable world, countering climate change and protecting bio-diversity. In […]

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