Mining rights and permits in South Africa, explained
Who owns the minerals, the three authorisations that matter, the cadastre fix, community consent and the Mining Charter: South Africa's mining licence system in plain terms.
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Who owns the minerals, the three authorisations that matter, the cadastre fix, community consent and the Mining Charter: South Africa's mining licence system in plain terms.
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