Mining Permit
Application Support
For Small-Scale Mining Projects

Mining permits are used for qualifying small-scale mining projects in terms of Section 27 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002. Although the project scale may be smaller than a mining right, the compliance burden is still real.

CNT Consulting helps clients prepare and manage mining permit applications, including the related environmental authorisation and rehabilitation requirements.

How We Assist

  • Preparation and submission of mining permit applications via SAMRAD
  • Completion and checking of required application forms
  • Definition of mining area boundaries and mineral description
  • Basic mining plan development and operational layout support
  • Environmental screening under NEMA
  • Environmental Management Programme preparation
  • Basic Assessment or other environmental process management where required
  • Specialist study coordination based on site sensitivity
  • Interested and Affected Party identification and consultation
  • Rehabilitation planning, risk mitigation, cost estimates, and financial provisioning support
  • DMRE liaison, query responses, and application tracking

Typical Specialist Inputs

Depending on the site, the application may require biodiversity, hydrology, geohydrology, wetland, soil, land capability, air quality, dust, heritage, or other studies. CNT Consulting identifies these needs early so the application can be prepared on a sound technical basis.

Our Goal

We help small-scale mining clients move from project idea to legally compliant application with clear documentation, proper environmental planning, and fewer approval risks.

Start the mining permit process with the right legal and environmental pathway.