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This technical note by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) analyzes the new Concessions Law bill (PL 7,063/2017) from a social and environmental perspective. The authors argue that the bill lacks coordination with other environmental legislation and fails to provide sufficient predictability regarding environmental licensing and feasibility studies. The note recommends specific adjustments to the bill to reduce project risks, ensure higher quality infrastructure, and avoid potential judicial conflicts regarding investor liability.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) issued a statement to Anglo American plc requesting transparency and public participation regarding the sale of three operational and four closed coal mines to Seriti Resources. The CER expresses concern that transferring mines with significant environmental liabilities to smaller companies may lead to the abandonment of rehabilitation obligations, potentially shifting the financial burden to the South African state and public.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) issued an open letter to Anglo American plc on February 29, 2016, urging transparency and public participation regarding the company's plans to divest its coal and iron ore assets in South Africa to prevent the creation of further derelict and ownerless mines.

This case study analyzes the 1997 legal dispute LASCON PROPERTIES (PTY) LTD v WADEVILLE INVESTMENT CO (PTY) LTD & ANOTHER, which addressed liability for damages caused by the release of acidic mine water in breach of statutory regulations.