NSDV Law https://nsdvlaw.com/ People Over Paper Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:41:42 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://nsdvlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-1-32x32.png NSDV Law https://nsdvlaw.com/ 32 32 Keeping South Africa’s Data Centres Lit and Reliable https://nsdvlaw.com/tech-smart-renewables-rule/keeping_south_africas_data_centres_lit_and_reliable/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:19:00 +0000 https://nsdvlaw.com/?p=7885 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 […]

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]]> eTV The Morning Show | Renewable Energy in South Africa https://nsdvlaw.com/mining-environmental/etv_the_morning_show_renewable_energy_in_south_africa/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:14:00 +0000 https://nsdvlaw.com/?p=7883 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 […]

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]]> Modern Mining | NSDV grows by 12% https://nsdvlaw.com/mining-environmental/modern_mining_nsdv_grows_by_12/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:10:00 +0000 https://nsdvlaw.com/?p=7877 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 […]

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]]> The Mining Yearbook 2024 | SA Mining legislation needs fine-tuning https://nsdvlaw.com/mining-environmental/the_mining_yearbook_2024_sa_mining_legislation_needs_fine_tuning/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:04:00 +0000 https://nsdvlaw.com/?p=7870 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 […]

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]]> WhyAfrica | NSDV’s ‘People over Paper’ mantra attracts top talent https://nsdvlaw.com/mining/whyafrica_nsdvs_people_over_paper_mantra_attracts_top_talent/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:03:00 +0000 https://nsdvlaw.com/?p=7867 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 […]

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]]> Sunday Times – Infrastructure | Operating within the Law https://nsdvlaw.com/mining-environmental/sunday_times_infrastructure_operating_within_the_law/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:02:00 +0000 https://nsdvlaw.com/?p=7864 Sunday Times Infrastructure journalist Rodney Weideman speaks to Luca Maraschin our Senior Associate in our Mining and Environmental Law Department. He has experience in a wide range of regulatory matters across several sectors, including mining, oil & gas, renewable energy, and conservation.  In this edition, Luca speaks to Rodney about the legal implications of devleoping […]

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]]> Engineering News | Latest cadastre agreement excites South Africa’s Junior Indaba panel https://nsdvlaw.com/mining-environmental/engineering_news_latest_cadastre_agreement_excites_south_africas_junior_indaba_panel/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://nsdvlaw.com/?p=7586 There were expressions of excitement at the 2024 South African Junior Indaba when attendees at the important mining event learnt of the signing of the service-level agreement (SLA) for South Africa‘s long-awaited mining cadastral system, a key tool for orderly mineral exploration regulation. “Pen was put to paper yesterday,” opening discussion chairperson and NSDV director […]

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]]> WhyAfrica | South Africa’s critical minerals landscape poised for growth https://nsdvlaw.com/mining-environmental/whyafrica_south_africas_critical_minerals_landscape_poised_for_growth/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:15:00 +0000 https://nsdvlaw.com/?p=7521 South Africa’s critical minerals (CRMs) industry stands at the intersection of immense potential and significant challenges. The surge in demand for CRMs in South Africa and across the African continent has been driven by factors such as the rise of electric vehicles, renewable energy adoption, and technological advancements. Despite the abundance of CRMs in South […]

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]]> SA Profile | NSDV – Practical, Inclusive & Collaborative https://nsdvlaw.com/mining-environmental/sa_profile_nsdv_practical_inclusive_and_collaborative/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:48:00 +0000 https://nsdvlaw.com/?p=1 Want to know more about what makes our approach unique in the mining, environmental, energy, and construction law space? Click on the link below! Pssst – Page 52 Read more here | https://saprofilemagazine.co.za/view-sa-profile-online/ Read more here | https://saprofilemagazine.co.za/view-sa-profile-online/

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]]> Business Essentials | Investing on Junior Miners – Why should you? https://nsdvlaw.com/environmental/business_essentials_investing_on_junior_miners_why_should_you/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:29:00 +0000 https://nsdvlaw.com/?p=7579 Investors should be really excited about the Critical Raw Minerals (CRMs) and (Scarce Raw Minerals) SRMs space, particularly for junior miners. The current shifting global geopolitical sands like the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the frosting of the United States and European Union’s relationship with China has not only created an unprecedented demand for Africa’s CRMs and SRMs; but also created a new “scramble” for mineral-rich Africa as both the global West and the global East seek to cement trade and diplomatic ties with the various African states (including South Africa).

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