Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)

Schedules

Purchase

The objects of this Schedule are in addition to the objects contemplated in section 2 of the Act and are to—

(a)	ensure that security of tenure is protected in respect of prospecting, exploration, mining and production operations which are being undertaken;

(b)	give the holder of an old order right, and an OP26 right an opportunity to comply with this Act; and

(c)	promote equitable access to the nation’s mineral and petroleum resources.