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Mining and Environmental Law Compliance

Prepare environmental, legal and operations staff to manage compliance obligations under the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act and National Environmental Management Act. Covers environmental authorisations, water use licences, mine closure liability and community and social labour plan obligations. Delegates work through realistic compliance scenarios drawn from South African mining and heavy industry operations.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain obligations under the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act.
  • Apply National Environmental Management Act principles to mining operations.
  • Manage environmental authorisation and water use licence requirements.
  • Assess mine closure and rehabilitation liability exposure.
  • Review social and labour plan obligations for compliance gaps.
  • Respond to environmental compliance notices and community objections.

Course outline

  1. 01Mining Law Framework Overview
  2. 02Environmental Authorisation Requirements
  3. 03Water Use Licence Compliance
  4. 04Mine Closure and Rehabilitation
  5. 05Social and Labour Plans
  6. 06Community Engagement Obligations
  7. 07Environmental Compliance Notices
  8. 08Realistic Compliance Case Studies

Who should attend

This course is designed for environmental officers, legal advisers, compliance managers and operations staff in mining and heavy industry.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Pretoria5R18,000
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Cape Town5R18,000
14 to 18 Sep 2026Online5US$900
21 to 25 Sep 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Cairo5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Kigali5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000
9 to 13 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
23 to 27 Nov 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Dubai5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Lagos5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Harare5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Kampala5US$1,800

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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