Land and Natural Resources

Land, minerals, water and public trusteeship in Lesotho

2 Articles

LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES THE BRIEF

Navigating Mineral Rights and Landownership: An Analysis of Section 55 of the Mines and Minerals Act of Lesotho

Riley September 4, 2026

By Lelapa Tsosane — How Section 55 of the Mines and Minerals Act 2005 balances mineral rights holders against landowners and lawful occupiers in prospecting areas.

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LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES THE BRIEF

The King as a Public Trustee: Land, Minerals, and Water in the Kingdom

Riley September 4, 2026

By Lelapa Tsosane — Land, minerals and water belong to the Basotho nation, held in trust by the King. Does the nation have legal personality to own them?

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