Pinkstone Mining (Pvt) Ltd and Timothy Matangi and African Mills & Minerals (Pvt) Ltd v Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe Limited and Minister of Mines and Mines Development

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the application should be heard on an urgent basis","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicants acted within four days of becoming aware; irreparable prejudice if not dealt with urgently"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the relief sought is competent given its interim nature","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Relief sought pending return date"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether applicants have established a clear right to the mining claims","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicants produced certificates of registration and inspection; registered since 1996"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether applicants have established requirements for interim interdict","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Clear right established; irreparable harm; balance of convenience; no other remedy"}

Background