Legal
Comprehensive information on legal and latest mining market data in Africa and beyond.
- Jul- 2025 -22 July
Mali court rejects appeal to release four Barrick employees
A court in Mali on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Barrick Mining to release four…
- 18 July
No humanitarian duty for employers to trace deserters
Employees have a legal obligation to place their services at the disposal of their employers.…
- 17 July
US court rules in Zimbabwe’s favour over US$93 million mining dispute
A US court has dismissed a case brought by two Mauritian companies seeking to enforce…
- Jun- 2025 -26 June
Zambia court adjoins ZCCM to Sampa’s challenge on Mopani sale
A Zambian court adjoined the state-owned copper-mining company to a case brought by an opposition…
- 23 June
Mali authorities reopen Barrick Mining office in capital
Malian tax officials have reopened Barrick Mining’s office in the capital under a court-appointed administrator,…
- 6 June
Disputes are inevitable. Delays don’t have to be.
The money is spent, the project is built, but the turbines stand idle. A several…
- Apr- 2025 -7 April
Investing in the Lobito Corridor: Focus on ESG-related disputes
A recent policy brief published by the United Nations examined challenges that may be encountered…
- Mar- 2025 -24 March
Supreme Court of Appeal judgment encourages capital investment by mining companies
Tax policies influence investment decisions. To incentivise miners, the Income Tax Act allows mining companies…
