Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act
Parliament of South Africa
  • To make provision for equitable access to and sustainable development of the nation’s mineral and petroleum resources; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Assented to3 October 2002
Commenced1 May 2004
Status: Amended

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (MPRDA)[1] is an act of the Parliament of South Africa. It came into effect on May 1, 2004, and now governs the acquisition, use and disposal of mineral rights. The old common-law principles are therefore no longer applicable. The MPRDA entrenches state power and control over the mineral and petroleum resources of the country.

See also

References

  • Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002.

Notes

  1. ^ Act 28 of 2002.
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