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The Impact of Environmental Audits on Regulatory Compliance in the South African Context
The Impact of Environmental Audits on Regulatory Compliance in the South African Context
11th October 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Environmental audits are an essential tool for enhancing regulatory compliance and promoting environmental stewardship in South Africa. Environmental audits are systematic... 


Ursula von der Leyen and Joe Biden meet in Washington in March
US and Europe wrangle over green subsidies to avoid a trade war
3rd April 2023 By: Bloomberg

As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sat in the Oval Office last month she gushed before the cameras about the US Inflation Reduction Act. “It’s great that there’s such a massive... 


A photo of SOLA's Aries project
SOLA, African Rainbow Energy reach financial close on two 100 MW solar projects
12th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Following the regulatory change in August 2021 to raise the licensing limit for distributed generation projects from 1 MW to 100 MW, the first two registered 100 MW energy projects have reached... 


 	Christopher Green, partner and corporate and finance team leader in Johannesburg at Hogan Lovells
Christopher Green
27th May 2022

This week we profile Christopher Green, partner and corporate and finance team leader in Johannesburg at law firm Hogan Lovells 


Hogan Lovells supports Para Sport Against Stigma project and IPC’s free-to-air broadcast of Tokyo Paralympic Games across Sub-Saharan Africa
20th August 2021

Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce its support for Para Sport Against Stigma, a four-year collaborative project that will include free-to-air (FTA) broadcasting of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games... 


Survey finds tech skills gap is a growing future mining risk
13th July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A survey undertaken by law firm Hogan Lovells on how technology is shaping the future prospects of mining, has found that almost 69% of respondents believe the skills gap is the greatest future... 


WESSELS BADENHORST
Without technological innovation some mineral resources cannot be mined at all
Prolonging a sunset industry
2nd April 2021

Mining is a sunset industry and no matter how deep we dig or far we go, minerals are finite, and their extraction becomes more challenging every year, says international law firm Hogan Lovells... 


Report finds mining companies prioritise community wellbeing over energy targets
3rd December 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Law firm Hogan Lovells’ latest 'Future of Mining' report finds that two-thirds of mining companies have developed community impact programmes as part of their sustainability policies. These... 


Opinion: South Africa has the capacity and experience to roll out large infrastructure projects
Opinion: South Africa has the capacity and experience to roll out large infrastructure projects
16th September 2020

In this opinion piece, law firm Hogan Lovells Johannesburg counsel Charles Marais writes about the potential for South Africa to successfully roll out more infrastructure projects through... 


Mining needs regulatory lifeline amid pandemic, says law firm
6th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The full impact of South Africa’s “Covid-19 induced hibernation” will only fully emerge in the months and years to come, law firm Hogan Lovells Asia-Africa practice group head Wessel Badenhorst... 


VUSLAT BAYOĞLU
Bayoğlu would like to see coal pricing become fairer
Firm invests hopes in Indaba
24th January 2020 By: Darren Parker

Mining investment firm Menar MD Vuslat Bayoğlu hopes that this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba will “rise to the occasion” in addressing the challenges that are plaguing the South African... 


Regulatory uncertainty, economic issues limiting SA’s potential to benefit from mining investment
Regulatory uncertainty, economic issues limiting SA’s potential to benefit from mining investment
6th December 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining companies often build schools and healthcare facilities for rural communities when government falls short, and such efforts can unlock more value from mining investment, says law firm Hogan... 


Regulatory uncertainty, economic issues limiting SA’s potential to benefit from mining investment
Regulatory uncertainty, economic issues limiting SA’s potential to benefit from mining investment
6th December 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining companies often build schools and healthcare facilities for rural communities when government falls short, and such efforts can unlock more value from mining investment, says law firm Hogan... 


Benchmark pricing
Benchmark pricing
11th June 2019

In recent weeks, several leading pharmaceutical companies have been accused of conspiring to inflate the pricing of their products, some of which are used in the treatment of illnesses such as high... 


Conveyancers' obligations, if any, to police inclusionary housing?
Conveyancers' obligations, if any, to police inclusionary housing?
15th April 2019

More often than not a conveyancing process is the last step to the conclusion of a new property development. Ideally a conveyancer, who will eventually register the establishment of a new township... 


Expected changes to environmental taxes
Expected changes to environmental taxes
11th April 2019

In the National Budget Speech delivered on 20 February 2019, it was announced that National Treasury will publish a draft Environmental Fiscal Reform Policy Paper in 2019 in an effort to reform... 


How countries are getting tougher with mining companies
4th April 2019 By: Reuters

A mix of political populism, higher commodity prices and the expectation electrification will spur demand for some raw materials has led resource-holding governments to change the rules for miners... 


Better health care access for all: The regulation of telemedicine in South Africa
Better health care access for all: The regulation of telemedicine in South Africa
19th March 2019

It is widely expected that telemedicine services will gain more traction and prominence in the South African health care environment in the coming months and years. The adoption of new... 


Purpose and simple language take precedence
Purpose and simple language take precedence
19th March 2019

On 14 March 2019, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed an appeal by Centriq Insurance Company Ltd (Centriq) against a ruling of the Free State High Court holding liable a financial advisor... 


Auctions an efficient way to generate cash, reduce costs
Auctions an efficient way to generate cash, reduce costs
1st March 2019 By: Nadine James

The term mining auction refers to a range of disposals in the mining sector, including the disposal of scrap and/or surplus yellow equipment, assets from business rescue and/or liquidation, and the... 


Auctions an efficient way to generate cash, reduce costs
Auctions an efficient way to generate cash, reduce costs
1st March 2019 By: Nadine James

The term mining auction refers to a range of disposals in the mining sector, including the disposal of scrap and/or surplus yellow equipment, assets from business rescue and/or liquidation, and the... 


Trust in tailings? Vale dam disaster spurs investors into action
15th February 2019 By: Reuters

Seeking assurances from Brazilian miner Vale by phone after a second deadly dam disaster in three years is not enough for Sasja Beslik. He plans to fly there himself to get answers. Beslik, head of... 


Hostile construction environment to persist until infrastructure spend recovers
Hostile construction environment to persist until infrastructure spend recovers
15th February 2019 By: Nadine James

Construction is a depressing place to be at the moment, says Hogan Lovells partner and construction head Clive Rumsey, citing the lack of large infrastructure projects, deriving from lacklustre... 


Hostile construction environment to persist until infrastructure spend recovers
Hostile construction environment to persist until infrastructure spend recovers
15th February 2019 By: Nadine James

Construction is a depressing place to be at the moment, says Hogan Lovells partner and construction head Clive Rumsey, citing the lack of large infrastructure projects, deriving from lacklustre... 


Will guidelines on strike and lock-out balloting assist in curbing long and drawn-out or violent strikes?
Will guidelines on strike and lock-out balloting assist in curbing long and drawn-out or violent strikes?
24th January 2019

Our immediate answer is "it remains to be seen". This is simply because the guidelines are new and their implementation is yet to be tested. In particular, a question remains whether any trade... 


Policy certainty lifts sentiment, safety slips and a challenging 2019 forecast
Policy certainty lifts sentiment, safety slips and a challenging 2019 forecast
14th December 2018 By: Nadine James

Improved sentiment on the back of a newly appointed Minerals Resources Minister, the publication of and the subsequent consensus on Mining Charter 3 after extensive consultations, and mixed global... 


Policy certainty lifts sentiment, safety slips and a challenging 2019 forecast
Policy certainty lifts sentiment, safety slips and a challenging 2019 forecast
14th December 2018 By: Nadine James

Improved sentiment on the back of a newly appointed Minerals Resources Minister, the publication of and the subsequent consensus on Mining Charter 3 after extensive consultations, and mixed global... 


Understanding the local cannabis industry – “weeding” out confusion
Understanding the local cannabis industry – “weeding” out confusion
10th December 2018

Following the recent landmark decision of the South African Constitutional Court, in which the private and personal use of cannabis was decriminalised, together with the publication of guidelines... 


Second-hand purchases: Are consumers protected by the CPA or not?
Second-hand purchases: Are consumers protected by the CPA or not?
5th December 2018

Prior to the establishment of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (the Act) there was an unfavourable balance of power in respect of sale transactions in favour of the supplier. The... 


Your boss cannot “just
Your boss cannot “just" change your employment contact
5th December 2018

It's always an exciting time, when one secures a new job and signs an employment contract. The excitement can quickly turn to disappointment, however, when the employer decides to unilaterally... 


Is there a duty on employees to
Is there a duty on employees to "snitch" on their fellow colleagues if they become aware they are committing workplace misconduct or crime?
7th November 2018

The subject heading above is all but related to a difficult concept of "derivative misconduct", which lies in an employee’s failure to offer reasonable assistance to an employer to disclose... 


Business and human rights – what is the relevance to the energy and natural resources sector?
Business and human rights – what is the relevance to the energy and natural resources sector?
5th July 2018

Business related human rights impacts occur more frequently in the extractive sector than in any other. Further, it is estimated that over two thirds of business related human rights impacts occur... 


A constitutional endorsement for direct democracy in customary law
18th June 2018

By Clinton Pavlovic, senior associate at Hogan Lovells (South Africa) In the Royal Bafokeng Nation "a king is a king by virtue of the people" (kgosi ke kgosi ka morafe). This was endorsed by the... 


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Weir Minerals Europe, Middle East and Africa is a global supplier of excellent minerals solutions, including pumps, valves, hydrocyclones,...

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Our Easy Access Chute concept was developed to reduce the risks related to liner maintenance. Currently, replacing wear liners require that...

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