Mining

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Client Satisfaction

Led by Vivien Chaplin, the mining and minerals team at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr reports an uptick in mandates focusing on environmental and regulatory issues. Chaplin is a key contact for clients in the manganese and aluminium mining arenas, and has an excellent track record in handling offtake and supply agreements and regulatory matters. Allan Reid is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with three decades of expertise in mining and minerals law. Fiona Leppan advises on health and safety matters, and Rachel Kelly is active on mining-related corporate work. Burton Meyer has a strong reputation for advising on mining disputes.

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Testimonials

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‘Excellent subject matter knowledge and ability to apply the law to complex situations.'
‘Viv Chaplin is a very experienced attorney and has the ability to deal with complex transactions, both commercial and mining related. She provides the client with practical and workable solutions.’
‘The CDH mining team is an exceptional team of professionals. They are extremely pragmatic and approachable individuals who truly understand their clients, the environment and pressures we operate under.'

Key clients

Waterberg JV Resources
Seriti Power
South32 (which includes 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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