Mining Law

Van der Want Attorneys advises across the South African mining value chain, grounded in deep experience and integrity. Our practice is built around the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and its related regulations, ensuring compliant and strategic growth for your operations.

Rights & Applications

We offer extensive experience in navigating the complexities of mining right and prospecting right applications, renewals, and amendments. Our practice facilitates strategic regulatory engagement with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, supporting both major and junior mining companies in securing and maintaining their social and legal license to operate.

Mining M&A Transactions

We bring extensive experience to mining M&A transactions, joint ventures, and farm-in or farm-out arrangements. Grounded in integrity, our practice conducts rigorous due diligence on mining assets and structures complex deals to ensure seamless alignment with the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and South African company law.

Appeals & Regulatory Reviews

We offer extensive experience in internal appeals and High Court reviews of administrative decisions under the MPRDA and PAJA. Van der Want Attorneys provides strategic advice when mining rights are refused, suspended, or cancelled, ensuring professional engagement at every regulatory level.

Expert Mining Counsel

We invite mining companies, investors, and advisors to contact our firm for focused mining law advice, grounded in deep South African experience and integrity.