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developments in Mining, Construction, Environmental,
Energy and Corporate
& Commercial Law
The Bottom Line
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Stay up to date with the latest
developments in Mining, Construction,Environmental, Energy and Corporate & Commercial Law
Best Lawyers, and even better people
January 16, 2024
Our friends over at Best Lawyers, who know a thing or two about the best legal talent in the world, agree that our teams skills and approach are unmatched…let’s show our legal eagles some love for another well deserved accolade! Have a look at our dream team below! #MiningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #AfricanLegalFirm #RegulatoryPractice#SouthAfricanLaw
SA Mining | A case for NEMLA section 24G
January 16, 2024
The amendments to NEMLA section 24G offers both better deterrents to unlawful operations than before, along with an improved manner to achieve such compliance. Of the many changes made to the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (NEMA) by the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, 2022 (NEMLA4), the amendment of section 24G is notable. Read the full story below 🙂
Business Live | Lessons learnt from the Lobito Corridor development
January 16, 2024
SA could benefit from investment in its rail and port infrastructure along similar lines to the US-EU partnership on the development of the railway line. Read more below:
WhyAfrica | EU’s new Act creates opportunity for junior miners
January 16, 2024
EU’s new Act creates opportunity for junior miners. The global race for critical minerals is on. Driven by recent shifts in geopolitical priorities between the West and the East, and the world’s march towards green industries and renewable energy, the demand for Southern Africa’s critical minerals has reached unprecedented heights. Read more of our insights below: https://www.whyafrica.co.za/eus-new-act-creates-opportunity-for-junior-miners/
Keeping South Africa’s Data Centres Lit and Reliable
September 3, 2024
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
September 3, 2024
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%
August 6, 2024
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
August 6, 2024
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
June 25, 2024
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
About NSDV Law
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.