Critical minerals need more than legal certainty

The demand for new minerals for the global energy transition requires South Africa to decide on its relationship with mining investors

• South Africa needs to establish a clear relationship between capital holders and the mining industry.
• Legal certainty is essential for a sustainable mining economy.
• Administrative dysfunction and contradictory regulation hinder the mining industry.
• Opaque licensing systems and ineffective institutions also pose challenges.
• The critical minerals opportunity in Africa depends on more than just legal certainty.

Legal certainty is crucial for a sustainable mining economy, but it is not the only factor