Webber Wentzel
Performance and payment security in the mining industry: an alternative approach
4th May 2022 There are various options open to mining companies seeking protection against non-performance by a contractor, and contractors seeking protection... →
Supply chain risks need to be built into construction contracts
3rd May 2022 Current logistical bottlenecks present high risks for contractors in completing capital projects, for miners and other industries, and they need to... →
New Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) and Mine Community Resettlement Guidelines: progress, but grey areas remain
26th April 2022 On 30 March 2022, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy (Minister) published the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Policy 2022 (the ASM... →
Voting against the adoption of a business rescue plan – is your vote inappropriate?
21st April 2022 Creditors who vote against the adoption of a business rescue plan out of self-interest, without considering the rights of other affected parties,... →
Can an external company be wound up in South Africa? An update
20th April 2022 A relevant ruling in the Steinhoff case gives welcome clarity on the status of insolvent external companies in South Africa The recognition and... →
"[Oh] Why" does your melody sound so similar to mine? A South African perspective on the Shape of You judgement
12th April 2022 In judging copyright infringement matters similar to that of Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You”, South Africa’s courts are likely to reach a similar... →
National Treasury launches the Green Finance Taxonomy Paper
5th April 2022 National Treasury has launched South Africa’s first Green Finance Taxonomy, which will help investors and financial institutions make more informed... →
ESG in the Mining Industry: What’s Missing?
31st March 2022 A recent analysis of ESG reports by nine mining companies highlighted strengths and weaknesses in how they are tackling these objectives With the... →