Legislation
Acts
Access legislation administered by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources that regulates South Africa's mineral and petroleum sectors.
LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY MANDATE
The following legislation regulates the mineral and petroleum sectors and reflects the legislative measures instituted by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources to execute its mandate and statutory obligations.
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Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977)
Regulates the manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing of petroleum products in South Africa.
ACT • PETROLEUM
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Central Energy Fund Act, 1977 (Act No. 38 of 1977)
Provides for the management and administration of the Central Energy Fund and related fuel levy arrangements.
ACT • PETROLEUM / ENERGY
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Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003)
Establishes the regulatory framework governing petroleum pipelines, storage and loading facilities.
ACT • PETROLEUM
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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)
Provides for equitable access to and sustainable development of South Africa's mineral and petroleum resources.
ACT • MINERAL RESOURCES
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Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2024 (Act No. 23 of 2024)
Provides a dedicated legislative framework for upstream petroleum resources and promotes investment, transformation and inclusive participation in the sector.
ACT • UPSTREAM PETROLEUM
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Diamonds Act, 1986 (Act No. 56 of 1986)
Regulates the diamond sector and supports beneficiation and participation in South Africa's diamond value chain.
ACT • MINERAL BENEFICIATION
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Precious Metals Act, 2005 (Act No. 37 of 2005)
Regulates the acquisition, possession, refining and disposal of precious metals and promotes beneficiation within the sector.
ACT • PRECIOUS METALS
Official documents: The downloadable documents provided on this page are intended to facilitate access to departmental legislation. Where legal certainty is required, users should consult the officially promulgated version published in the Government Gazette.