Diesel Power Opencast Mining (Pty) Ltd v Mbali Coal (Pty
Diesel Power Opencast Mining (Pty) Ltd (the applicant) is a mining contractor who was appointed by Mbali Coal (Pty) Ltd (the respondent) to mine minerals (coal) at the Mbali Mine. The mine is located on property [1] over which the respondent (through its holding company) holds mining rights.