Export guide
SOUTH AFRICA MINING EXPORT DOCUMENTS
Every document needed to export mineral product from South Africa, with the issuing authority and where the shipment gets stuck if it's missing.
Required documents
Issuing authority: Department of Mineral Resources & Energy (DMRE) and SARS Customs.
- Mining Right (MPRDA s23) or Mining Permit
- Export permit (where required, e.g. unwrought precious)
- Certificate of Origin (SACU)
- SARS SAD500 customs declaration
- Independent assay
- Bill of Lading / AWB
- Phytosanitary if applicable
Common reasons cargo is held
Use this list as a pre-shipment audit.
- Selling unwrought precious metal without SARB approval
- Wrong MPRR calculation (refined vs unrefined formula)
- Missing SACU certificate when shipping intra-SACU
Frequently asked questions
Can I download a template pack?
Yes — the MetalPulse export wizard generates a country-specific document pack (PDF) for paid members.