At Werksmans Attorneys, the mining practice has been kept busy advising on transactions, disposals, dispute resolution and environmental matters. Department head Chris Stevens has established strength in advising on mining title registrations and transactional work. Kyra South assists local and international mining companies with a broad range of matters. Natalie Scott is also a key practitioner to note.

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Key clients

  • Anglo American
  • Thungela Resources
  • Seriti Power
  • ArcelorMittal
  • Assmang
  • Goldfields
  • Petra Diamonds
  • Glencore
  • Nkwe Platinum
  • Sebilo Resources
  • Samancor Manganese
  • Ndalamo Resources
  • Into Africa
  • Tronox
  • Bauba Platinum

Work highlights

  • Advised Thungela Operations Proprietary Limited on two disposals of portions of its coal collieries to third parties.
  • Represented Goldfields in litigation against Sibanye in relation to the closure of the Cooke 4 shaft next to the South Deep Mine.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Chris Stevens

Other key lawyers

Natalie Scott, Kyra South