Date: 15 June 2025
With the release of the Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill (MRDB 2025) and the national Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy, South Africa’s mining policy is entering a new phase of structural reform. The draft law emphasizes streamlined permitting, localized beneficiation, and structured empowerment, with manganese, chrome, and PGMs listed among the top-priority minerals.
Concurrently, the Employment Equity Amendment Act introduces sectoral diversity targets for top management—a move sparking legal debates and corporate reviews.
As a consultancy dedicated to Sino–South African mining ventures and risk governance, Peakpoint Advisory observes:
“The evolving regulatory landscape reflects a dual trend: centralized licensing and structured empowerment. For Chinese investors, this is both a challenge and a strategic inflection point. The window to embed long-term, localised value is open—but compliance missteps may threaten mineral right stability.”
We recommend immediate action for Chinese mining investors:
• Reassess corporate control structures to ensure alignment with evolving approval requirements.
• Diversify BEE strategies beyond nominal ownership models.
• Participate in the public commentary window, open until 13 August 2025.
• Align with green finance and beneficiation policies, anticipating tighter carbon tax regimes.
Peakpoint remains committed to delivering policy intelligence, risk diagnostics, and JV advisory services to help clients navigate the changing mining environment with confidence.
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