Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)

"Artisanal mining"

means traditional and customary mining operations using traditional or customary ways and means. This includes the activities of individuals using mostly rudimentary mining methods, manual and rudimentary tools to access mineral ore, usually available on surface, or at shallow depths.

"Small scale mining"

means a prospecting activities or mining operation which does not employ specialised prospecting,  mechanised mining technologies, chemicals including mercury and cyanide or explosives; or the proposed prospecting or mining operations, do not involve an investment or expenditure which exceed such amount as may be prescribed.

"Royalties"

means any royalty payable to the State in terms of an Act of Parliament.

"South Africans"

in respect of natural persons means a person who has attained the age of majority (18 years), was born in South Africa or is a permanent resident. In respect of juristic persons means a company incorporated and registered in terms of the Companies Act, 2008, with operations in the country and subject to South African laws.