Chris Stevens heads Werksmans Attorneys‘ mining team, which acts on a broad range of transactional and contentious work. The client base includes international and domestic mining entities. Stevens fields expertise in advising on mining disputes, transactional matters and mining title registrations; he is ably supported by Kyra South, who counts environmental law as a core area of strength.

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  • ‘The firm specializes in broad areas of the law which makes it a great one stop shop.'

  • 'The attorneys create a personal relationship with clients and you do not feel like just another client, which is amazing. ’
  • ‘The individuals we have dealt with are always ready to assist and find a solution to our matters. Special mention to the attorneys Chris Stevens and Kyra South.'

Key clients

  • Glencore South Africa Proprietary Limited
  • Seriti Power Proprietary Limited
  • Samancor Chrome Proprietary Limited
  • Petra Diamonds Limited
  • Gold Fields Limited
  • Assmang Proprietary Limited
  • Thungela Resources Proprietary Limited
  • Vishnu Chemicals Limited
  • Into Africa Mining & Exploration Proprietary Limited
  • ArcelorMittal Proprietary Limited
  • United Manganese of Kalahari Limited
  • Rustenburg Platinum Mines Ltd
  • Samancor Manganese (Pty) Limited
  • De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Limited
  • Sebilo Resources Proprietary Limited
  • Nkwe Platinum Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised WMA Africas Proprietary on the acquisition of three chrome and manganese mines.

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Practice head

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Chris Stevens

Other key lawyers

Kyra South