Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act
Parliament of South Africa
  • To make provision for equitable access to and sustainable development of the nation’s mineral and petroleum resources; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Assented to3 October 2002
Commenced1 May 2004
Status: Amended

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (MPRDA) is an act of the Parliament of South Africa. It came into effect on May 1, 2004, and now governs the acquisition, use and disposal of mineral rights. The old common-law principles are therefore no longer applicable. The MPRDA entrenches state power and control over the mineral and petroleum resources of the country.

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