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IN THE NEWS | Sustainable Mining: Balancing environmental compliance and critical mineral extraction in South Africa. Our #EnergyLaw specialist Mandy Hattingh and Candidate Attorney Dominic Varrie shared their expertise around the relationship between CRM mining and the environment, with insights around promoting sustainability in the CRM sector. Thank you Mining Business Africa for having us! Enjoy the read, preferably somewhere cool ;) 🥵 #CriticalRawMinerals #EnergyLawyers #EnvironmentalLawyers #MiningLawyers

Yesterday we closed our laptops and channelled the holiday spirit as we opened gifts, ate ALL the epic food, and shared a tipple or two at our annual year end celebrations! When we say 'People over Paper' we mean it in every sense...each one of these people make the firm a stand out place to work and a place to stand out! Thank you to our wonderful team and another year of shared memories as we end our 2024 chapter! #PeopleOverPaper

PSSST...WE HAVE NOT SO SECRET!!! The NSDV Law team has been shortlisted for the Chambers Africa Awards - South Africa Specialist Law Firm of the Year 2025! These award nominations consider countless interviews and extensive research by over 250 research analysts. We're so proud to be nominated amongst the top specialist firms in South Africa.     Let's get real for a second, this firm is just as good as its people, and our people are the best examples of what specialist lawyers achieve when we embrace our 'People over Paper' mantra and continuously nurture relationships with regulators and industry influencers. Each one of these team members has made NSDV Law what it is today. Win or no win, we're already winning! ;) #MiningLawyers #ConstructionLawyers #EnvironmentalLawyers #EnergyLawyers #PeopleOverPaper

eNCA ALERT | If you’re watching the rugby tonight (or even if you’re binging your fav), stay tuned in a little longer to eNCA where our very own Mandy Hattingh will speak about illegal mining and the solutions we believe should be considered. #MiningLawyer #EnvironmentalLawyer #EnergyLawyer #ConstructionLawyer #AfricanLawFirm

LISTEN UP - Our #EnergyLaw expert Mandy Hattingh speaks to clarence ford at Capetalk about the topical Zama Zama activities taking place, and how we can unearth solutions to battling the menace of illegal mining. For close to 150 years, mining has been the backbone of the South African economy, contributing approximately 7.5 percent of GDP and around 60 percent of total exports. However, this vital sector is now under siege from a formidable adversary: illegal mining. For years, illegal miners (colloquially known as Zama Zamas) have caused economic, environmental, and social upheaval, leaving a significant mark on the industry. Operating beyond regulation, illegal mining has evolved into a complex challenge, undermining both the stability of legal mining operations and the livelihoods of affected communities. As of 2024, illegal mining is estimated to cost South Africa over R70 billion annually in lost revenue, taxes, and royalties, particularly in the gold sector. This figure represents a significant increase from earlier estimates and highlights the growing scale of illegal mining. These losses stem from both the direct theft of minerals, loss of royalties and the damage caused to mining infrastructure, which heightens the risks associated with investing in South Africa’s mining sector. This economic drain not only compromises the integrity of legal mining but also deprives the South African economy of crucial revenue streams. As illegal mining escalates, it becomes clear that more than just regulatory action is required to safeguard the industry’s future. Listen to Mandy as she explores the far-reaching impacts of illegal mining and examines potential solutions to restore integrity to South Africa’s mining sector. #EnvironmentalLawyers #EnergyLawyers #MiningLawyers #ConstructionLawyers #PeopleOverPaper

We're all about 'People over Paper', and one of ours has been featured in Insights Success magazine! Learn more about Methembeni Moyo who heads up our Africa Practice, and how he's adapted to various mining environments over the years. #AfricanMiningLawyers #AfricanMiningLawFirm #PeopleOverPaper #MiningLawyers #EnvironmentalLawyers #ConstructionLawyers #EnergyLawyers