News24 Opinion Piece with our Director – Mihlali Sitefane
South Africa’s junior miners can convert challenges into growth opportunities!
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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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The ASM/Emerging Miners symposium at Mintek – Key takeaways from Sitef & Co team
Your browser does not support the video tag. Sitef & Co team, Mihlali Sitefane, Njabulo Mchunu, and Anthony Sepheku represented at the 2024 Mintek – ASM/Emerging Miners symposium based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Some key takeaways capture that the DMRE has confirmed that the APRDA will not be amended, but certain legislation would need to be reactive relating to mining permits. Listen & watch for more! #ASM #EmergingMiners #SouthAfrica #Mining #Sitef info@sitef.co.za
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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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Policy changes attract investment – Mining Weekly
Recent mining policy reforms in Malawi aim to facilitate the sustainable development of the country’s mining industry and mining practices as well as reap the “full benefits” of the country’s vast mineral wealth, reports law firm Sitef and Co director Mihlali Sitefane. Read More Here
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Critical Minerals Conference 2023 – Cape Town, South Africa
Sitef & Co was represented at the 2023 Critical Minerals Africa Conference hosted in Cape Town, South Africa. These snapshots capture the African critical minerals dealmaking space, standing at the intersection of energy and mining, linking global consumers and producers, and bringing capital and buyers to African projects. Hon. Monica Chang’anamuno, Minister of Mining, Malawi, Mihlali Sitefane Director at Sitef & Co Mihlali Sitefane Director at Sitef & Co, Mashudu Lembede Metals and Minerals Market Leader at Bureau Veritas, Hon. Martin Gama Abucha, Minister of Mines, Republic of South Sudan, , Winfridah Mofu Senior Corporate Manager FNB, Zambia, Albert Nyemba, Energy Minerals Officer Ministry of Mines and Mining Development. Mihlali Sitefane Director at Sitef & Co
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Mining Weekly – Energy balancing act highlighted
While Zimbabwe is well placed to take advantage of growing demand for critical minerals associated with the global energy transition, the country’s unstable energy supply requires urgent intervention. Read the full article HERE
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Great potential in Zim Mining despite challenges
Great potential in Zim Mining despite challenges Most of Zimbabwe’s electricity is generated by coal-fired thermal power plants and hydropower plants, with the total generating capacity exceeding 2 000 MW. However, Sitefane notes that the country is producing only about 1 400 MW because of regular breakdowns at its thermal power stations, while water shortages affect its main hydropower plant. Hence, the unstable supply of electricity poses a significant challenge for the mining sector. Read the Full Article Here
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Weighing up renewable energy
With the South African mining sector facing obstacles in terms of securing reliable and sustainable electricity, a clear view of the opportunities and challenges of integrating renewable energy into mining operations to fortify the sector’s contribution to the economy, is necessary, advises law firm Sitef and Co’s director Mihlali Sitefane and representative Njabulo Mchunu. Read the full article HERE
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eNCA Interview – Illegal Mining
In case you missed it, here is a short clip of the eNCA interview with our Director, Mihlali Sitefane discussing the impacts of illegal mining.Read the full article HERE
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