Mining

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s mining and minerals practice ‘has a deep talent pool’ with a ‘qualified, attentive and efficient’ team. Department head Allan Reid ‘has many years of experience and is well respected in the mining industry.’ Vivien Chaplin has a strong reputation for assisting clients in the manganese and aluminium mining space with supply and offtake agreements - she also advises on regulatory issues. Burton Meyer is a key name for contentious matters. Ian Hayes, Fiona Leppan, and Rachel Kelly are key figures in the department.

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'Allan Reid is an expert in his field and has extensive knowledge of multiple different aspects or branches of law. His advice has always been solid, his service delivery has been consistent, and there is a strong relationship built on trust.’
‘The team works collaboratively with its clients and is always willing to support and assist. The team always makes itself available and is professional as well as quick to provide feedback.'
‘Vivien Chaplin and Rachel Kelly are exceptional.’

Key clients

Waterberg JV Resources
Seriti Power
South32 (which includes Samancor Manganese Hotazel Manganese Mines and Hillside Aluminium)
ABSA Property Development
Platinum Group Metals
Sibanye Stillwater
Samancor Chrome
Harmony Gold
Kumba Iron Ore
Anglo American
Anglo Gold
Rustenburg Platinum Mines
ArcelorMittal
CAPM African Precious Metals
BHP Billiton South Africa
Jagersfontein Developments
Rooipoort Developments
Foskor
Glencore Operations South Africa
Village Main Reef
Rio Tinto
Tshiamiso Trust
Thungela Resources
African Rainbow Minerals
Rustenburg Platinum Mines
Bokoni Platinum Mines

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