Question NW1415 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
19 May 2023 - NW1415
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
By what date does he envisage that he will table amending legislation in the National Assembly, as recommended by the Report of the Portfolio Committees on Mineral Resources and Energy, Home Affairs and Police on the Joint Oversight Visit on Illegal Mining to Five South African Provinces, dated 25 November 2022?
Reply:
Based on the Department’s assessment and the Report of the Portfolio Committees on Mineral Resources and Energy, Home Affairs and Police on the Joint Oversight Visit on Illegal Mining to Five South African Provinces, dated 25 November 2022, the department in consultation with interested and affected parties has begun work to identify gaps on the MPRDA and Precious Metals Act that may need to be amended. The intention is to submit these Bills for tabling in Cabinet during 2024/25 financial year. Work to amend the Diamond Act No. 56 of 1986 is underway and public consultation is planned for Quarter 2 this financial year.