LEX Africa is an Alliance of leading African law firms founded in 1993 with over 700 lawyers in 29 African countries. LEX Africa effectively covers the entire African continent and has a more than 30 year track record of assisting and advising clients on their African business and other activities. Each member is a full service business law firm with expert knowledge and experience in both local law and the local business, political, cultural and economic environment. LEX Africa accordingly provides a “one stop shop” and Pan African legal team for cross border and domestic African legal solutions to clients wherever they wish to do business in Africa. Africa is a key source of minerals for the world and mining remains a very import source of African revenue and investment. Understanding the heavily regulated mining sector is vital for success in this sector and we are proud to launch our updated 2025 Mining Guide which summarises the applicable laws and regulations in 21 African countries. Many thanks are due to all our contributors and editors. I trust the Guide will continue to assist mining companies and others interested in African mining. Chairperson of LEX Africa Pieter Steyn Source: BANGALI Dédia