The Minerals and Petroleum Board has been appointed for a period of three (3) years with effect from 18 March 2024 until 19 March 2027 in line with the provisions of section 59 (2) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002) (MPRDA), as amended. The Board is comprised of the following members from various relevant stakeholders:
The main functions of the Board as prescribed in section 58 of the MPRDA, as amended, would be to provide an advisory service to the Minister which amongst others to provide advises on:
(i) any matter which must be referred to the Board by or under the MPRDA;
(ii) the sustainable development of the nation's mineral resources;
(iii) the transformation and downscaling of the minerals and mining industry; and
(iv) dispute resolution.
In terms of Section 59 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 0f 2002) the Board consist of no fewer than 17 and no more than 20 members; and must reflect the gender and racial composition in the Republic. The Minister must appoint as members of the Board: