Mining in Africa is an integral and important part of the continent's economy. Many mining

projects suffer extreme risks and difficult decisions and sound mining law is integral for an

investment decision. The basic essence of mining law in most African countries is similar, being a

state licencing system, but each country has its own local laws, customs, practices and guidelines.

LEX Africa has members in 22 African Countries, and is advising clients in Africa for 20 years and is

rated by Chambers and Partners as a leading law firm network. LEX Africa members have a full

understanding of mining law in their respective countries and the practice thereof.

This guide is designed to provide an overall indication of the essential basic principles of mining

law in several important mining jurisdictions in Africa, namely Angola, Botswana, Democratic

Republic of the Congo, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa,

Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.