Court of Appeal · 26 June 2026

Orezone Mining And Exploration Limited v Divine Booker Limited and Anor (SP.26/2025) [2026] ZMCA 119 (26 June 2026)

Whether the High Court may hear tort claims that effectively challenge the validity of mining licences under the Mines Act. Flynote Mining Law — Jurisdiction — High Court jurisdiction to hear tort claims effectively challenging validity of mining licences under the Mines Act Civil Procedure — Abuse of Process — Commencement of parallel proceedings and continuation despite related contempt proceedings Administrative/Statutory Procedure — Dispute Resolution — Requirement to exhaust remedies under Mines and Mineral Development Act before tribunal Read full summary

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