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Beech Veltman is a leading law firm specialising in the mining, natural resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Our multidisciplinary team is structured to provide maximum flexibility, delivering practical, commercially focused legal solutions that are responsive to our clients’ needs and mindful of fee sensitivity. With a combined experience of more than 70 years, our team is consistently recognised by leading international legal directories and rankings for its expertise and market-leading practice.

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Melanie Hart

Director

Eben van Zyl

Director

Chantal Murdock

Chantal Murdock

Director

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Bryan White

Director

Jason Hunter

Senior Associate 

Mbuyi Katumba

Senior Associate

Vusumuzi Ndhlovu

Candidate Attorney

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Candidate Attorney

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Environmental Objections: Protecting Stakeholder Interests

Environmental Objections: Protecting Stakeholder Interests

Date: 14/04/2026

When mining companies are faced with competing mining and prospecting right applications, their ability to respond effectively and timeously is critical.  The ability to prospect is vital because it is the lifeblood of the mining industry. Disruption to mining operations have far – reaching consequences including loss of revenue, inability to pay royalties to the State and comply with the commitments under the approved Social and Labour Plans.

We have assisted multiple clients to engage with stakeholders, prepare detailed objections and submissions to protect their interests and where necessary, initiating court proceedings.

These matters require not only legal expertise, but also a clear understanding of the mining and environmental frameworks, regulatory processes and strategic positioning.

Because when time is of the essence, we get it done.

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