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Out for comment: amendments to the MPRDA Regulations (fee increases)

12 October 2022

On 11 October 2022, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy published proposed amendments to Regulations 75 and 76 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act Regulations (GNR.527 of 23 April 2004).

These two regulations provide for the fees for various permissions, permits, rights and appeals relating to reconnaissance permissions, prospecting rights, mining rights, mining permits, retention permits and the lodging of an appeal.

The public is encouraged to submit comments on these proposed changes on or before 22 November 2022.