Will the New Cadastre System Work for the Junior Mining Industry?

(SAM Strung Mar/Apr 2024, Page 25)
Here, Dr. van der Linde evaluates the proposed introduction of a new mining cadastre system in South Africa. While he acknowledges the system’s potential to bring transparency and efficiency to mineral rights administration, he also cautions that unless it’s properly implemented with secure digital infrastructure and skilled oversight, junior miners may continue to face access barriers and administrative frustrations.