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Electricity generation licence

NERSA licence for regulated electricity generation activities.

Embedded generation

On-site or connected generation serving a user or facility.

Environmental authorisation

Approval for activities with environmental impacts.

Exploration right

Right to explore for petroleum resources.

Mine health and safety

Legal duties to protect workers and manage mine safety risks.

Mining right

Right granted under mining law to mine minerals.

NERSA registration

Energy regulator registration where licensing is not required.

Power purchase agreement

Contract for buying and selling electricity.

Prospecting right

Right to search for minerals before mining.

Social and labour plan

Mining commitment plan for local, labour, and development obligations.

Wheeling

Moving electricity through a grid from generator to buyer.

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Electricity generation licence

NERSA licence for regulated electricity generation activities.

Embedded generation

On-site or connected generation serving a user or facility.

Environmental authorisation

Approval for activities with environmental impacts.

Mining right

Right granted under mining law to mine minerals.

NERSA registration

Energy regulator registration where licensing is not required.

Power purchase agreement

Contract for buying and selling electricity.

Prospecting right

Right to search for minerals before mining.

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Electricity generation licence

NERSA licence for regulated electricity generation activities.

Embedded generation

On-site or connected generation serving a user or facility.

Environmental authorisation

Approval for activities with environmental impacts.

Exploration right

Right to explore for petroleum resources.

Mine health and safety

Legal duties to protect workers and manage mine safety risks.

Mining right

Right granted under mining law to mine minerals.

NERSA registration

Energy regulator registration where licensing is not required.

Power purchase agreement

Contract for buying and selling electricity.

Prospecting right

Right to search for minerals before mining.

Social and labour plan

Mining commitment plan for local, labour, and development obligations.

Wheeling

Moving electricity through a grid from generator to buyer.

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