MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BILL: AN OVERVIEW PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIOCOMMITTEE ON MINERALS AND ENERGY

16 March 2005


Structure


Preamble


Fundamental Principles

(Chapter 2)

- Promote economic growth and development

- Promote employment and advance welfare of all SA citizens

- Ensure social responsibility

Interpretation (cl 4)

Fundamental Principles (C15)


Fundamental Principles


Administration (Chapter 3)

Mineral and Environmental Regulation (4)

Mineral and Environmental Regulation

Minerals and Mining Development Board (Chp 5)


Petroleum exploration and production


General and Miscellaneous (Chapter 7)


Transitional Arrangements (Schedule II)

Transitional Arrangements (Schedule II)

DMDs to continue functioning as such until an official is designated i.t.o section 8


Conclusion