Business Day | Decarbonising operations a top priority
Our very own Candidate Attorney-Dominic Varrie speaks to Business Day about investments in mineral exploration as we move towards a low-carbon future. Read more below.
Business Day | A fresh perspective
Lili Nupen-Co-founder and head of Mining and Environmental Law at NSDV spoke to Business Day about regulatory reforms that can assist junior miners shake the burdens that currently inhibit their operations. Read more below!
SA Mining | Covering all the ground
Lili Nupen, Co-founder and Head of Mining and Environmental law graces the cover of SA Mining, just in time for the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba. Read all about her take onbringing Junior Miners back home below.
WhyAfrica | In plain sight, but nothing plain about NSDV
In this issue of WhyAfrica, Lili and Trevana Moodley – Candidate Attorney chat to the team about South Africa’s recently developed Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan (JETP) which came into effect in 2023, promises a carbon-less future for the country and provides a comprehensive framework for the implementation of the just transition away from coal, in fulfilment of the country’s obligations under the Paris Agreement. Read more below!
NSDV announces its second office and expansion into Tshwane where many of our clients sit, read more about why we expended below.
Keeping South Africa’s Data Centres Lit and Reliable
Mandy Hattingh, Senior Associate, NSDV Let’s face it: South Africa’s power grid isn’t winning any awards for reliability. Our data centres are feeling the heat – and not in a good way. These digital powerhouses not only keep our online world spinning but are also fuelling the recent AI revolution – yet their ever-expanding capabilities hinge on one critical requirement: an uninterrupted power supply. Renewable energy has emerged as a promising solution to this pressing issue. By harnessing abundant solar and wind resources, coupled with battery storage to account for intermittency, South Africa could secure a stable energy supply
eTV The Morning Show | Renewable Energy in South Africa
Our Co-founder and Head of Mining And Environmental Law – Lili Nupen talks to eTV about renewable energy. Did you know a single query to ChatGPT uses approximately as much electricity as it takes to power a light bulb for 20 minutes and about 10 times the energy of a standard Google search? Watch this short interview for more insights into renewable energy in South Africa and the impact on data centres around the country in the interview below.
Modern Mining | NSDV grows by 12%
In the heart of South Africa’s mining industry, a transformative movement is underway, championed by Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA). Established in 2010, WiMSA has been a beacon of empowerment, support, and inspiration for women in the mining sector. As we forge ahead, we invite you to be part of our journey—a journey of empowerment, growth, and collective success.
The Mining Yearbook 2024 | SA Mining legislation needs fine-tuning
In July 2023, the Department of Mineral Resources (DMRE), trade unions, and industry stakeholders met to discuss South Africa’s principal mining legislation, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), and possible future amendments. Although no concrete decisions about legislative reform were taken at the time, the sentiment is that certain provisions of the MPRDA are vague, which may result in inconsistent application and misalignment with other pieces of mining industry legislation. Lili Nupen, founder of the law firm NSDV and director of mining and environmental law, argues that the MPRDA is a sound piece of legislation, although it
WhyAfrica | NSDV’s ‘People over Paper’ mantra attracts top talent
Top African law firm NSDV maintains its 70% women-led position in a male-dominated industry. NSDV has grown by 12% year on year on the back of a surge in demand for expertise in the African mining, environmental and energy space. The firm recently appointed three more women to its team specialising in mining, the environment and energy. “We attract a lot of women because of how different the firm is. ‘People over Paper’ – our unofficial mantra – captures our preferred relationships with all stakeholders within the industries which we work. “From unions to communities to the Department of
When co-founders Lili Nupen, Cameron Staude and Sonia de Vries first launched NSDV Law, they did so with years of Mining, Construction and Environmental Law experience behind them. However, it is their less formal and more practical, hands-on approach that continues to set them apart.
With experience in multiple territories, we know anything and everything mining-related. We also believe in working directly with clients, and won’t fob your case off to a different team or paralegal, so the specialist expertise and dedication you pay for, is exactly what you’ll get.