Amended Procedure for Lodgement of Rights at the Mineral and Petroleum Titles Registration Office (MPTRO)

Overview

The Mineral and Petroleum Titles Registration Office (MPTRO) governs the registration and lodgement of prospecting, mining, exploration, and production rights under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), 2002.

This procedure outlines the required documentation, lodgement timeframes, and fees applicable for the registration and amendment of mining and petroleum rights in South Africa.

  • Lodge within 60 days for new rights
  • Lodge within 90 days for converted rights

Required Documents:

  • Three sets of originally executed rights
  • Regulation 42 plan/diagram with certificate as per Section 15A(2)
  • Power of Attorney
  • Old Order Right (for converted rights)
  • Prospecting / Mining Work Programme
  • Social and Labour Plan and empowerment documents (for mining rights)
  • Client’s copy of the Prospecting Right (for endorsement if applicable)

Must be lodged within 60 days of transaction at the MPTRO under Section 11(4) of the MPRDA.

Required Documents:

  • Three sets of originally executed Notarial Deeds of Cession
  • Original registered right (or Regulation 60 application for certified copy)
  • Ministerial consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the MPRDA
  • Transfer Duty Receipt or Exemption Certificate under the Transfer Duty Act 40/1949

3.1 Notarial Deeds of Amendment / Variation
  • Three sets of originally executed deeds
  • Original registered right (or Regulation 60 application if lost)
  • Amended Regulation 42 plan/diagram if area or commodities are changed
  • Revised work programme (if applicable)
  • Ministerial consent (Section 102 of the MPRDA)
3.2 Notarial Deeds of Renewal
  • Three sets of originally executed Notarial Deeds of Renewal
  • Original registered right (or Regulation 60 certified copy)

4.1 Rectification of Errors — Section 6(1)(b)
  • Application and affidavit citing nature of error and required rectification
  • Letter of acknowledgement from the relevant Regional Manager
  • Originally registered right or Regulation 60 application for certified copy
4.2 Change of Name / Conversion of Company Status
  • Certified copy of the Certificate of Change of Name or Conversion
  • All registered rights to be endorsed

Note: Non-compliance with paragraphs 1–4 will result in rejection at lodgement.

Item Fee (ZAR)
New and converted rights R50.00
Any other registration or annotation R50.00
Section 6(1)(b) applications R30.00
Certified copies (Regulation 60) R100.00
A4 – R2 | A3 – R3 | A2 – R4 | A1 – R5 | A0 – R6 per page
Enquiries and inspections R3.00 p/h
Certificates of fact (Director-General) R15.00

Lodgement Hours: Monday–Friday, 07h30–12h30

After registration, the MPTRO will notify the Notary or holder’s representative for collection. Registered transactions will only be released to duly authorized agents. It is the holder’s duty to notify MPTRO of any mandate revocation.

This amended circular took effect on 30 June 2016.

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Guideline on Transfer of Surface Rights Permits and Stand Titles

Official guideline relating to transfer procedures and compliance requirements.

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Application Form for Copies for Information on Mining Titles

Form required when requesting certified copies or official information.

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