Common use of Mining and Minerals Clause in Contracts

Mining and Minerals. 1. The aim of cooperation in this area is, inter alia: (a) to support and promote policy measures that improve health and safety standards in the mining industry as well as conditions of employment; (b) to make mineral resources and geoscience information accessible for exploration and mining investment. The cooperation should also create a mutually beneficial climate for attracting investment in the sector, including SMEs (and previously disadvantaged communities); (c) to support policies which ensure that mining activities take place with due consideration for the environment and sustainable development, taking into account the specific circumstances in the country and nature of mining; (d) to cooperate on mining and minerals technology research and development. 2. Cooperation will include South African activities undertaken within the framework of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mining Coordination Unit.

Mining and Minerals. 1. The aim of cooperation in this area is, inter alia: : (a) to support and promote policy measures that improve health and safety standards in the mining industry as well as conditions of employment; ; (b) to make mineral resources and geoscience information accessible for exploration and mining investment. The cooperation should also create a mutually beneficial climate for attracting investment in the sector, including SMEs (and previously disadvantaged communities); ; (c) to support policies which ensure that mining activities take place with due consideration for the environment and sustainable development, taking into account the specific circumstances in the country and nature of mining; ; (d) to cooperate on mining and minerals technology research and development. . 2. Cooperation will include South African activities undertaken within the framework of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mining Coordination Unit.