“We used to spend weeks chasing down legislative updates—now we see changes the same day they happen.” – EHS Manager, South African gold mine

In today’s high-stakes mining environment, compliance is not a side task—it is a survival strategy. From water use to worker safety, biodiversity to emissions, mining companies operate under a dense web of regulations.

And these rules are not static. They shift with political priorities, environmental pressures, and global standards. For South African operations, the complexity is amplified by layered national, provincial and municipal laws, plus the need to align with international environmental, health and safety (EHS) standards.

The cost of missing the mark is high: fines, operational shutdowns, reputational damage and loss of investor confidence. Yet keeping track of it all can drain valuable resources and still leave gaps.

A new way forward

Sabinet Legal Registers, provided in partnership with ERM Libryo, is a full-scope, cloud-based platform that transforms compliance from a reactive burden into a proactive advantage.

This is not just another service. Sabinet Legal Registers deliver site-specific legal registers tailored to each mine’s location and activities, updated automatically when laws change. Users see exactly what is relevant, what is new and what needs to be done, without trawling through government websites or static spreadsheets.

One platform, total visibility

Imagine opening a single dashboard and seeing:

• The legal obligations for your site
• Alerts on changes that affect you
• Plain-language explanations of their impact
• A clear plan of action to stay compliant

That is the reality for mining companies using Sabinet Legal Registers. Whether you run one open-pit mine or manage multiple underground operations across countries, the platform is scalable, customisable and collaborative.

Three ways Sabinet Legal Registers gives mines the edge

1. Enhanced regulatory compliance

Mining legislation is broad, technical and constantly evolving. Generalised governance, risk and compliance systems often lack the real-time, site-specific legal data needed for true compliance.

Sabinet Legal Registers solves this by:

• Building tailored registers for each site through quick applicability questions
• Tracking laws across all relevant jurisdictions, including South African Municipal By-Laws
• Sending alerts when changes occur

Case in point: When the Department of Water and Sanitation updates mine water discharge rules, Sabinet Legal Registers notifies the right people timeously. Operations can adapt before non-compliance becomes an issue.

2. Streamlined risk management

Knowing the law is only half the battle. Acting on it is where risk is reduced.

The platform’s Actions module turns requirements into clear, trackable tasks:

• Planner – Map out actions to meet obligations
• Task Manager – Assign and monitor tasks across teams
• Checklists – Track completion and compliance status
• Dashboard – View performance, risks and overdue tasks at a glance

Scenario: Underground sensors flag poor ventilation. With Sabinet Legal Registers, you can instantly check the specific occupational health and safety requirements, assign corrective actions, and track completion, with everything logged and auditable.

3. Increased efficiency and cost savings

Manual compliance tracking is time-consuming, error-prone and expensive.

Sabinet Legal Registers replaces it with a centralised, automated solution that:

• Cuts legal research time
• Reduces costly audit dependencies
• Speeds decision-making
• Maintains consistency across operations

Features like AI-generated task suggestions, file uploads, reminders and full activity logs make acting on compliance quicker and more reliable. The system integrates seamlessly with existing EHS and GRC tools.

Why South African mines choose Sabinet Legal Registers

This is more than tech—it is a strategic asset for companies pursuing sustainability, ESG goals and operational excellence. Aligned with ISO 14001 and other global standards, Sabinet Legal Registers help build a compliance culture that safeguards people, the environment and the bottom line.

Whether your focus is reducing environmental impact, improving safety, or strengthening your social licence to operate, Sabinet Legal Registers delivers the clarity and control you need.

Local expertise, global capability

As a trusted South African provider of legal and regulatory information, Sabinet offers ERM Libryo’s full functionality with local service, tailored implementation, key insights and support as part of the Sabinet Legal Register offering.

Compliance is no longer optional—it is the backbone of sustainable mining. With Sabinet Legal Registers, you are not just meeting today’s requirements; you are prepared for tomorrow’s changes.

Ready to see it in action?

Learn more at sabinet.co.za or request a demo via our online form.