The introduction of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) in 2004 marked a transformative shift in South Africa’s mining landscape. This pivotal legislation redefined mineral resource management, transferring mineral rights from private entities to state custodianship. Its goal was to facilitate equitable access and redistribute mineral wealth. However, two decades later, as global mining companies eye significant acquisitions in the region, the implications of the MPRDA on investment dynamics have come under renewed scrutiny. The MPRDA was a cornerstone of South Africa’s post-apartheid economic ... (full story)