702 Interview – Illegal Mining
In light of the recent incidents, Mihlali Sitefane (Director at Sitef & Co) had an interview, with Gugs Mhlungu on 702 to discuss the impacts of illegal Mining. Listen More Here https://lnkd.in/dSS2TQDb
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10 things to know about the Draft Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Policy 2021 | South Africa
On 5 May 2021, the South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy published the Draft Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Policy 2021 (the “Draft ASM Policy”) for public comment. The draft policy aims to foster a formalised and sustainable artisanal and small-scale mining industry in South Africa. Read the Full Article Here
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Webinar | Liability for lenders to an environmental disaster
ESG: changing financial services for the good… Tune In
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Co-authored: Mining law experts say innovation key to SA gold mining
Despite a decline in the South African gold mining industry over the past few years, gold production in the country remains the second largest in Africa, and remaining gold mines are still expected to have a significant lifespan, says ENSafrica senior associate Mihlali Sitefane and associate Zinzi Lawrence. Read the full Article Here
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Co-authored: Policy to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining in South Africa published
A policy published on 30 March 2022 by the South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy aims to create a formalised, sustainable artisanal… Read full article Here
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Co-authored: ESG and the risk of lender liability for environmental harm
Historically, lenders have been mainly concerned with the borrower’s ability to service its debt and the indirect environmental risks, relating to existing liabilities and non-compliance of the borrower. However, recent developments in environmental law and finance have seen a growing emphasis on the potential liability of a lender for environmental harm caused by the borrower. The rise of ESG makes it essential for lenders to be aware of lender liability in the context of environmental law. Read full article Here
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Renewable energy project developers should pay closer attention to stakeholder management, advises law firm
Renewable energy project developers need to prioritise stakeholder management to avoid pitfalls later on, says law firm ENSafrica natural resources and environment senior associate Mihlali Sitefane. Read full article Here
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