Arbitration is often promoted as an attractive way to resolve both domestic and cross-border disputes, offering a degree of confidentiality that is particularly advantageous in cases involving sensitive, technical or…
The African mining sector is facing increased regulatory reform and renewed investor interest due to global demand for the continent’s natural resources, particularly critical minerals. African governments are aligned regarding…
Zambia has recently joined the trend of implementing local content regulations in the mining sector, becoming the latest African country to do so. On 14 October 2025, the Ministry of…
At the eighth edition of Webber Wentzel’s annual Mining Round-Up, the firm’s leading practitioners unpacked the regulatory, policy and compliance developments shaping South Africa’s mining sector. From evolving employment frameworks…
Mediation plays a growing and increasingly important role in resolving energy-related investor–state disputes (ISDS), as part of a broader shift towards dispute prevention and early dispute resolution. These disputes often…
The South African Cabinet has officially approved the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) 2025 White Paper and the Employment Services Amendment Bill, 2021 (ESAB) for implementation and submission to Parliament,…
Certainty is a bedrock principle of South African contract law. Once parties have entered into a contract, they are bound by its terms. Courts have consistently upheld this principle, reminding…
As Africa enters a critical decade of energy development and industrialisation, the demand for reliable power, sustainable infrastructure and clean energy sources is reshaping the investment landscape. At the same…
On 20 May 2025, Minister Gwede Mantashe gazetted the Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 (Bill) for public comments by 18 August 2025. The Bill has not yet been introduced…
In an industry that can reach, and positively impact, large numbers of people through its engagement with direct employees, contractors, stakeholders and community members, mining companies have a unique ability…
Namibia, a nation renowned for its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife, is becoming more and more well-known for its booming oil & gas industry. Namibia is quickly rising to the…
Nigeria, a previous bright spot on big oil and gas investors’ radar screens, has dimmed substantially as investor attention is increasingly drawn to new and emerging developments in Namibia, Ivory…
The major players on the world energy production stage are well known, and particularly in the field of oil and gas, where most of them have been in the game…
With the Mining Indaba fast approaching, mining companies should prioritise understanding the new director liability provision proposed in the National Water Amendment Bill, published on 17 November 2023. Potential director…
The move away from fossil fuels toward clean energy sources was described by the International Energy Agency as “unstoppable” in its latest edition of the World Energy Outlook. At COP28…
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (the MPRDA), the keystone legislation governing mining in South Africa. Despite the…
Critical minerals are at the heart of the digital transition and the energy transition. Increased automation, processing and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) mean more smart phone batteries, computer…
The sustainability of economies and, in turn, society, largely hinges on how well we adopt environmental, social and governance (ESG). Given that naturally this comes at some cost, the tax…
