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Mining and Energy Law Terms
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Electricity generation licence
A regulatory authorisation connected to electricity generation activities where licensing is required under South Africa's electricity regulation framework.
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Embedded generation
Electricity generation that is connected close to the user's site or distribution network, often for own use, supply, or project-specific offtake arrangements.
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Environmental authorisation
Regulatory approval that may be required before listed activities with environmental impacts can lawfully start.
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Exploration right
A statutory right connected to exploration for petroleum or related resources before production, subject to South African mineral and petroleum regulation.
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Mine health and safety
The legal and operational framework for protecting health and safety at mines, including duties, inspections, incidents, instructions, and worker participation.
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Mining right
A statutory right authorising mining of minerals in terms of South Africa's mineral and petroleum resources framework, subject to conditions and approvals.
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NERSA registration
Registration with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for electricity activities where registration is required instead of, or before confirming, a full licence route.
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Power purchase agreement
A contract for the sale and purchase of electricity between a generator and an offtaker, buyer, trader, utility, municipality, or other contracting party.
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Prospecting right
A statutory right allowing mineral prospecting activities before mining, subject to South African mineral regulation and approval conditions.
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Social and labour plan
A mining-related plan dealing with local economic development, human resource development, and labour commitments connected to a mining right.
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Wheeling
An electricity arrangement where power is transported across a grid from a generator to a buyer or offtaker under the relevant regulatory and network rules.
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