The Junior Miners’ Roadmap to Mining in Zambia
The global push for green energy transitions has turned the international spotlight back onto the Central African Copperbelt. With an ambitious target to ramp up domestic copper production to 3 million tonnes annually by 2031, the Zambian government is aggressively courting early-stage developers.
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Botswana. A Junior Miner’s Frontier in 2026
In Botswana, success for junior miners depends on securing a Prospecting License and proving technical/financial competency to the Department of Mines. We provide cradle-to-grave legal support, harmonising your regional compliance to ensure your projects are bankable and protected across SADC borders.
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The Go-To Legal Firm For Junior Miners in South Africa
At Sitef & Co, we understand that junior explorers don’t need general legal advice. You need a strategic partner who treats your commercial transactions, rights and permits and compliance as a business asset.
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The Integration of AI in Mining Operations
How has AI been integrated into mining in South Africa? What are the legal implications of this? Sitef & Co weighs in on the answers.
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Meeting Global Demand and The Role of African Mining
Africa’s rich mineral resources drive global industries, from technology to energy. Explore how mining South Africa shapes the future with Sitef & Co.
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How To Apply For A Prospecting Right
In South Africa, exploration, or prospecting, is primarily governed by the Mineral And Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (“MPRDA”). The law requires obtaining a prospecting right to explore South Africa’s minerals first.
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South Africa’s Mining Sector: A Balancing Act
South Africa’s mining sector is in flux. Sitef & Co offers expert analysis on the latest industry trends.
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Business Day Podcast – Growth of SA’s junior mining sector in focus
Catch our Director, Mihlali Sitefane in conversation with Mudiwa Gavaza, MBA on Business Day Podcast, discussing the growth of South Africa’s Junior Miners and other pertinent industry issues. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4dTfkc3 BusinessDayPodcast JuniorIndaba Mining
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How to Apply For a Mining Right in South Africa
The process of applying for a mining right is more straightforward when guided by legal experts who can support you in navigating the legal framework and engaging with the regulators. In South Africa, mining and exploration are primarily governed by the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act of 2002 (“MPRDA”). To explore and exploit South Africa’s minerals, the law requires that you first obtain the appropriate right depending on the type of activity (prospecting or mining).
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