Ensuring Responsible, Sustainable, and Transformative Mineral Resource Management

Overview

The Mineral Regulation Branch, led by the Deputy Director-General (Mineral Regulation Management), oversees the administration and regulation of South Africa’s mineral and mining sector. Its mission is to promote economic growth, job creation, transformation, and sustainable development through effective regulation and governance.

The branch is responsible for the administration of prospecting rights, mining rights, permits, and environmental compliance in accordance with the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), Act 28 of 2002, as amended.

Chief Directorates under Mineral Regulation

The branch consists of several Chief Directorates and Directorates responsible for licensing, compliance, empowerment, and administrative support.

Central Regions
Western Regions
Northern Regions
Enforcement & Compliance

Each Chief Directorate oversees the activities of Directorate: Licensing & Legal Compliance and the regional offices operating under its jurisdiction.

Regional Office Contacts

For licensing, compliance, and enforcement-related queries, stakeholders may contact the regional offices listed below.

Eastern Cape

enquiries.ec@dmpr.gov.za

Free State

enquiries.fs@dmpr.gov.za

Northern Cape

enquiries.nc@dmpr.gov.za

Directorate: Empowerment Transactions

Transformation & Inclusive Participation

The Directorate: Empowerment Transactions ensures the achievement of meaningful transformation and inclusive participation in the mining and minerals industry. It evaluates and monitors Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) compliance and ownership transactions in alignment with national transformation objectives.

Directorate: Mineral and Petroleum Titles Registration Office (MPTRO)

Titles Registration & Legal Security

The MPTRO administers the registration of mineral and petroleum titles and other ancillary transactions as per the MPRDA. It ensures legal security and transparency in title ownership.

For detailed information, refer to the Mineral and Petroleum Titles Office Lodgement Procedures.

Sub-Directorate: Administration and Information Systems

SAMRAD Support & Administration

Provides administrative and information system support to the Mineral Regulation Branch, including oversight of digital submission systems like the SAMRAD Portal.

SAMRAD Helpdesk: samradonline@dmpr.gov.za

Online Applications and Resources

SAMRAD Portal

Online system for mineral rights applications and tracking.

Guidelines: Online Application System

Step-by-step guide to submitting and managing online applications.

Templates: Online Application System

Required document templates for SAMRAD submissions.