Terms and Conditions

This page provides information regarding the use of the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) website, including copyright, usage conditions, and disclaimers.

Last updated: 08 Jan 2026

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the provisions below.

Copyright
Reuse allowed if accurate, non-commercial, and properly credited.
Photos
Photographs require written permission before reuse.
Coat of Arms
Protected; only for official use unless permission is granted.
Disclaimer
Use at own risk; DMPR not liable for damages or third-party content.

Material featured on this website is subject to copyright protection unless otherwise indicated. The material may be reproduced free of charge in any format or media without requiring permission, provided that:

  • The material is reproduced accurately;
  • The material is not used in a misleading or derogatory manner;
  • The material is not used for any financial or commercial gain;
  • The source, including the website URL, and copyright status are clearly acknowledged.

Where material is published or issued to others, the Department must be acknowledged as the source.

Permission to reproduce material on this website does not extend to material identified as being the copyright of a third party. Authorization to reproduce such material must be obtained directly from the relevant copyright holders.

Photographs displayed on this website may not be used for any purpose without prior written permission from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.

Enquiries regarding the use of photographs may be directed to:
Tel: 012 444 3000
Email: enquiries@dmpr.gov.za

The National Coat of Arms is protected under the Heraldry Act, 1962, and may not be used for any purpose other than official government business without written permission.

Permission must be obtained from:
The State Herald
Tel: 012 441 3223
Fax: 012 325 4555
Email: temba.mabaso@dac.gov.za

While every reasonable effort is made to ensure that information on this website is accurate and up to date, the DMPR accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

The Department shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, information provided on this website or on any linked external websites.

External links are provided for the convenience of users. The DMPR is not responsible for the content, reliability, or availability of linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed within them.

The inclusion of any external link does not imply endorsement of the website, its content, or its operators.