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Mine health and safety law in South Africa is central to protecting workers, supporting responsible mining operations and helping organisations meet their legal obligations.
For legal practitioners, mining executives, safety officers, managers, supervisors, students and academics, mine safety compliance is about more than avoiding penalties, but understanding the legislation, regulations, duties and practical obligations that help create safer working environments.
This is why Mine Health and Safety Law, published by LexisNexis South Africa, is an important reference for mining law, occupational health and safety practice and professional compliance.
Authored by Willem le Roux, the publication deals with essential topics in mine health and safety law, comments on provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act and contains relevant legislation and guidelines issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines.
Why mine health and safety law matters in South Africa
Mining remains one of South Africa’s most important industries, but it is also a sector where legal compliance and worker protection carry significant human and operational consequences.
Mine health and safety law helps define the duties of employers, managers, supervisors, employees and other role players. It gives mining operations a framework for managing risk, preventing incidents and responding appropriately when safety concerns arise.
A relevant resource for mining law and safety education
For students and academics, mine health and safety law connects legal principles with real-world workplace safety, regulatory oversight and industry accountability.
It is a field where legislation, operational practice and human impact intersect directly, understanding this area of law helps future legal, compliance and mining professionals appreciate the importance of prevention, responsibility and lawful conduct in high-risk working environments.
Why mine safety compliance is increasingly relevant in modern practice
Mining organisations operate in an environment shaped by regulatory scrutiny, operational risk, labour relations, environmental considerations and public expectations around worker safety.
In this context, reliable and current legal guidance is essential. Mine Health and Safety Law is available in print looseleaf and online formats, with print updates supplied for 12-months and online access through a Lexis+ base package.
For professionals responsible for compliance, legal advice or operational safety, access to updated guidance can support better decision making and a stronger safety culture.
Who should read Mine Health and Safety Law?
This reference is relevant for anyone who needs to understand or apply mine health and safety law in South Africa.
- For legal practitioners, it supports advice on mining regulation, compliance and liability.
- For mining executives and directors, it provides a useful reference for understanding duties and governance responsibilities.
- For safety officers and compliance professionals, it supports practical application of safety obligations.
- For mine managers and supervisors, it helps clarify responsibilities in day-to-day operations.
- For students and academics, it provides a South African resource for teaching, learning and research in mining law and occupational health and safety.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mine Health and Safety Law?
Mine Health and Safety Law is a LexisNexis South Africa publication that provides commentary, relevant legislation and guidelines relating to mine health and safety law in South Africa.
Who is the author of Mine Health and Safety Law?
The publication is authored by Willem le Roux, a highly-experienced South African legal practitioner specialising in Mine and Occupational Health and Safety (MOHS). With a career spanning public service, private practice, academia & legislative reform, he has played a meaningful role in shaping key legal frameworks and advising on complex, high-profile matters in the mining & industrial sectors. He currently serves as an Executive Consultant at ENS.
Who should use this publication?
The publication is relevant for legal practitioners, legal advisors, mining inspectors, executives, mine managers, supervisors, safety professionals, students and academics who need a trusted reference on mine health and safety law.
Build safer mining practice with trusted legal guidance
Effective mine health and safety compliance depends on accurate legal knowledge, responsible leadership and a clear understanding of practical obligations.
Mine Health and Safety Law is a valuable resource for professionals, students and institutions that need to navigate South African mine health and safety law with confidence.
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