Auriga Mineral Exploration Private Limited v Korzim Strategic Minerals Private Limited and Environmental Management Agency and Sheriff for Zimbabwe N.O

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Does the applicant have locus standi to seek an interdict for environmental protection?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicant holds EPO 1806; environmental concerns affect public road"}
• {"issue_text":"Have the requirements for granting an interdict been satisfied?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Prima facie right; apprehension of harm; balance of convenience"}
• {"issue_text":"Has the applicant exhausted available administrative remedies before approaching court?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"EMA has powers under Environmental Management Act; Minister has powers"}
• {"issue_text":"Is there material non-disclosure affecting the urgency of the application?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Mining dispute between parties; applicant's own mining activities"}

Background