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This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) examines the relationship between mineral resource dependence and development in Africa, using South Africa as a primary case study. It argues that the 'resource curse' is not deterministic and that the quality of development depends on the strength and nature of a country's institutions, which mediate political incentives and determine whether mineral wealth leads to inclusive growth or adverse governance outcomes.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted comments to the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources regarding the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill, 2013. The CER criticizes the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) for failing to meaningfully consult civil society and mining-affected communities, identifies numerous drafting errors in the Bill, and provides detailed legal objections to proposed changes concerning environmental authorizations, penalty regimes, and the granting of mining rights.

A joint submission by five environmental organisations to the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources regarding the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Amendment Bill [B15-2013]. The submission argues that the Bill and the principal Act fail to protect constitutional rights to fair administrative action and access to information for parties affected by mining.

This policy briefing examines how the entry of Chinese investors into Zambia's mining sector, characterized by different operational standards and close ties to the presidency, challenges the effectiveness of the country's regulatory framework, which relies heavily on self-reporting and consensus.

This document is an affidavit submitted by Ian Roy Sampson of Shepstone and Wylie Attorneys on behalf of Mineral Sands Resources (Pty) Ltd and Tormin Mineral Sands (Pty) Ltd. The affidavit opposes an application by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) to suspend a decision made under Section 102(1) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) that granted a mine extension to the Tormin Mine.

A letter from Webber Wentzel to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy regarding an application under section 96(2) of the MPRDA to suspend a decision to grant a mine extension at Tormin Mine.

This document is a PAIA Manual issued by the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE). It provides a comprehensive guide for the public on how to exercise their constitutional right of access to information held by the Department, in accordance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

This document is a PAIA Manual issued by the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE). It serves as a guide for the public to exercise their constitutional right of access to information held by the Department, detailing the types of records available, the process for requesting them, and the protections afforded to personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

This report by the Centre for Environmental Rights details the proposed amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (MPRDA) as introduced by the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill [B15-2013]. It includes an introduction explaining why the President of South Africa referred the Bill back to Parliament for reconsideration due to constitutional concerns, followed by a comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the original Act and the proposed changes.