Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Scoping Public Review Comments
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Rand Leases Properties (Pty) Ltd is an interested and affected party for
this application by virtue of the fact of ownership of the following
properties which are intersected by the mining right application:
• Portions 407, 408, 409 & 429 of the Farm Roodepoort 237 IQ
Rand Leases (Pty) Ltd has been identified and registered as an
Interested and/or Affected Party (I&AP) on the West Wits project
database.
Although all of these mentioned farm portions of the Farm Roodepoort
237 IQ are included in the proposed mining right application area ('mine
site'), only portion 429 (proclaimed for township development) would
be directly affected by one of the proposed opencast mining areas,
namely the Roodepoort Main Reef Pit.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Rand Leases Securitisation (Pty) Ltd is an interested and affected party
for this application by virtue of the fact of ownership of the following
properties which are intersected by the mining right application:
• Remainder of Portion 161 of the Farm Vogelstruisfontein 231 IQ
Rand Leases Securitisation (Pty) Ltd has been identified and registered
as an I&AP on the West Wits project database.
Although this farm portion is included in the proposed mine site, this
farm portion would not be directly affected by any of the proposed
mining activities.
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 1 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
RE-SUBMISSION:
The fact that the application can change so significantly in the space of
three months is a serious concern about the overall planning of the
proposed future mine. Based on my comparison of the original and
resubmission of the Scoping report, the following main changes have
been made;
During the public participation process (PPP) of the original mining right
application process, issues and concerns were raised by I&APs. The
project team are trying to consider these comments received. However,
in order to incorporate these comments, changes to the scope of the
project were required which lead to the need to re-apply for the mining
right and supporting environmental authorisation applications.
The changes indicated to the open cast pits are correct: Based on the
Farm portions mentioned above, the only direct impact as a result of
mining related activities is the Roodepoort Pit.
The changes indicated to the infrastructure complexes are correct: The
inclusion of the Bird Reef Central Underground Workings does not
directly impact Rand Leases, and is a target area under Dino Properties
(Pty) Ltd and DJL Inv (Pty) Ltd as the registered landowners.
The changes in wording regarding processing are correct.
The change to West Wits' empowerment is correct.
No change to the total mineable resource is correct.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Please provide evidence of a pre-feasibility and feasibility report to
prove the viability of the proposed mining project. The fact that a 40
hectare underground area can be excluded and a new 52 hectare
underground mining area be included in the space of 3 months, (with
no implication on the total minable reserve) raises significant concerns
about the resource statement and the applicants technical ability for
the proposed project. As requested during the previous application,
please provide a copy of the prospecting results and mine works
programme to prove the viability of the future mine.
All identified resources have been included and referred to however not
all are going to be considered.
A copy of the resource statement was provided to Rand Leases
Properties (see proof in Appendix B of the EIA Report dated May 2019).
A redacted version of the Mining Work Programme will be supplied for
these areas, and the technical team will continue to engage with Rand
Leases.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 2 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Please provide evidence of a Proven Reserve as signed off by a
suitable qualified person.
The mineral resource as submitted to the Department of Mineral
Resources (DMR) is as per the DMR requirements. A copy of the
resource statement was provided to Rand Leases Properties (see proof
in Appendix B of the EIA Report dated May 2019).
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Please explain how in the space of 3 months the area for the Mona
Lisa pit can increase from 3 hectares to 20 hectares (with no alteration
to the minable resource).
The layout of the surface infrastructure associated with the Mona Lisa
Pit was amended to include associated structures and infrastructure
such as the waste rock dump, topsoil berm and haul road.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
During the previous consultation process for the original scoping
report, we were informed that no underground mining would be
implemented from the Bird Reef Central infrastructure area. The fact
that in less than 3 months a re-submission of the application indicates
that underground mining will take place from the Bird Reef Central
infrastructure implies that we were completely misinformed.
During the PPP of the original mining right application process, issues
and concerns were raised by I&APs. The project team are trying to
consider these comments received. However, in order to incorporate
these comments, changes to the scope of the project were required
which lead to the need to re-apply for the mining right and supporting
environmental authorisation applications. Therefore to inform you
adequately the application was re-submitted and a new Scoping Report
went out for public review.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
The following comment contained within the alternative section of the
re-submitted application highlights our concerns around the planning
of the project:
"The property on which the actual open pit and underground mining
related activities takes place is dependent on the location of the target
mineral resource. It follows that no alternatives could be considered
for the mine site. "
This comment is provided despite the fact that 3 month prior to the
submission of this application a completely different underground
resource was targeted for exploitation.
During the PPP of the original mining right application process, issues
and concerns were raised by I&APs. The project team are trying to
consider these comments received. However, in order to incorporate
these comments, changes to the scope of the project were required
which lead to the need to re-apply for the mining right and supporting
environmental authorisation applications. The proposed Main/South
Reef West Infrastructure Complex and Underground Workings had to be
excluded from the Mining Right Application as the project team became
aware that the surface area had been proclaimed a new township,
which will require rezoning. This resulted in the inclusion of the
proposed Bird Reef Central Underground Workings. Therefore to inform
you adequately the application was re-submitted and a new Scoping
Report went out for public review.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 3 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Upon querying with the EAP for a brief explanation of the reason for
the reapplication and the main differences between the original and
this new application. The response received was;
"The applicant felt the need to re-apply in order to:
• Include the consideration of design/layout alternatives for the
opencast mine pits; and
• Exclude the Main/South Reef Infrastructure Complex and
underground mine workings which would have been located towards
the north-western side within the proposed mining right
application area next to Witpoortjie. "
The above is a serious understatement of the changes that have taken
place between the original and resubmitted application raising
concern about the EAP’s ability to communicate effectively with
interested and affected parties."
The changes as mentioned above were as a result of the changes to the
design/layout of the opencast mining areas and the Bird Reef Central
Infrastructure Complex.
During the PPP of the original mining right application process, issues
and concerns were raised by I&APs. The project team are trying to
consider these comments received. However, in order to incorporate
these comments, changes to the scope of the project were required
which lead to the need to re-apply for the mining right and supporting
environmental authorisation applications. Therefore to inform you
adequately the application was re-submitted and a new Scoping Report
went out for public review.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
For all interested and affected parties who have dedicated time and
effort to comment on this application, it is only fair that all differences
between the 2 projects are clearly highlighted and explained. Without
this it would be very hard to trust information provided in future
about the proposed project.
Changes between draft and final reports within the same application
process will be clearly highlighted. However, changes to the scope of the
project was required which lead to the need to re-apply for the mining
right and supporting environmental authorisation applications.
Therefore to inform you adequately the application was re-submitted
and a new Scoping Report went out for public review.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 4 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Roodepoort Main Reef Pit
Previous correspondence with West Wits and an independent
professional opinion obtained during the township development
application indicated that the reef close to the surface has already
been mined out to a point where future exploitation was not
economically viable. Please provide evidence that an economically
viable gold resource within this area remains available for
exploitation. The need for this evidence is become more crucial based
on the amendments made to the application in the space of 3 months.
The letter provided by West Wits to Rand Leases was given at a time
prior to the quantification of the mineral resource.
Reference is made to the statement in the last paragraph on page 2 of
the Rand Lease comments: "In terms of timelines, Rand Leases believe a
reasonable timeframe for the commencement of the Cresswell Park
Extension 3 development is 3 to 5 years from 2018."
These timelines mean that the proposed opencast mining of 6 months
and 2 month rehabilitation period at the Roodepoort Main Reef Pit can
take place and be completed prior to Rand Leases' 2020 to 2023
timelines. Portion 407 of the Farm Roodepoort 237 has not been
proclaimed for township development.
A redacted version of the Mining Work Programme will be supplied for
these areas, and the technical team will continue to engage with Rand
Leases.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Roodepoort Main Reef Pit
During the time mining is being planned and is taking place, it will
effectively sterilise Rand Leases opportunity to develop the land. The
mine must enter into a lease agreement with Rand Leases in order to
access and use the land. This agreement is to be in place for the
duration that proceeding with the residential development is not
possible due to the proposed mining activities.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
Reference is made to the statement in the last paragraph on page 2 of
the Rand Leases comments: "In terms of timelines, Rand Leases believe
a reasonable timeframe for the commencement of the Cresswell Park
Extension 3 development is 3 to 5 years from 2018. "
These timelines mean that the proposed opencast mining of 6 months
and 2 months rehabilitation period at the Roodepoort Main Reef Pit can
take place and be completed prior to the 2020 to 2023 timelines for the
Creswell Park Extension 3 development.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 5 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Roodepoort Main Reef Pit
Known servitudes which occur on the property include, electrical
servitudes, pipeline servitudes and cable servitudes. Please ensure all
existing servitudes are shown on future plans. Should these servitudes
be affected by future mining, then either they should be avoided or
appropriate authorisations must be acquired to move the servitude
and the related infrastructure.
West Wits is in agreement that should these servitudes be affected,
authorisation will be obtained.
Meetings were held between the applicant and the respective
infrastructure owners and site visits along the servitudes as well as risk
assessments were conducted. Ongoing consultation will take place.
Although the pipeline routes were made available to the applicant, the
respective infrastructure owners requested these routes not to be put
out in the public domain.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Roodepoort Main Reef Pit, 11 Shaft Main Reef Pit
Guarantees must be given concerning the maximum proposed depth
and length of the mining activities and the timeline proposed.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Roodepoort Main Reef Pit, 11 Shaft Main Reef Pit
A study is required to define the compaction levels required to
facilitate future residential and industrial development. Once
determined, these compaction levels need to be stated in the closure
objectives for this specific project.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Roodepoort Main Reef Pit, 11 Shaft Main Reef Pit
Final closure to facilitate the development activities must be
documented in the closure plan and must consider the requirements
of Cresswell Park Extension 3 project and Rand Leases Extension 15
Industrial Project.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Closure
specialist in Appendix S to the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
11 Shaft Main Reef Pit
Sections of the pit falls within the blasting zone of Maxem Dantex.
Conditions of Dantex blasting permit need to be adhered to. Rand
Leases will only support this project if Maxam Dantex have indicated
in writing their acceptance for the project.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 6 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
11 Shaft Main Reef Pit
The following land occupiers on the Remainder of Portion 161 of the
Farm Vogelstruisfontein 231 IQ must be consulted and given the
opportunity to provide input into the Environmental Authorisation
Process (Contacts details of land occupiers are available on request):
a. Maxam Dantex
b. EnviroServ
c. Much Asphalt
d. B and V Mining and Slabs
e. Natures Dream Bread
f. SCK Fuel Distributors CC
g. High Flame (Pty) Ltd
h. AC Signs and Marking (Pty) Ltd
i. Mlilo Projects (Pty) Ltd
The land occupiers were registered as I&APs on the West Wits project
database and will be included in future correspondence regarding the
regulatory process. Please refer to Appendix B of the EIA Report for a
copy of the I&AP Database.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
11 Shaft Main Reef Pit
Guarantees need to be made that existing tenant holders will not be
restricted in terms of “business as usual” during the mining
operations.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
11 Shaft Main Reef Pit
During the time mining is being planned and is taking place, it will
effectively sterilise Rand Leases opportunity to develop the remainder
of Rand Leases Extension 15 Industrial Project, which is
imminent. The mine must enter into a lease agreement with Rand
Leases in order to access and use the land. This agreement is to be in
place for the duration that proceeding with the industrial
development is not possible due to the proposed mining activities.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
Reference is made to the statement in the last paragraph on page 2 of
the Rand Lease comments: "In terms of timelines, Rand Leases believe a
reasonable timeframe for the commencement of the Rand Leases
Extension 15 Industrial Project within 1 to 2 years from 2018 ."
These timelines mean that the proposed opencast mining of 6 months
and 2 month rehabilitation period at the 11 Shaft Main Reef Pit can take
place and be completed prior to the 2019 to 2020 timelines for the Rand
Leases Extension 15 Industrial Project.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 7 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
11 Shaft Main Reef Pit
Please ensure all existing servitudes (sewage lines, water pipe lines
and electrical lines) covering the property are shown on future plans.
Should these servitudes be affected by future mining, then either they
should be avoided or appropriate authorisations must be acquired to
move the servitude and the related infrastructure.
West Wits agrees that should these servitudes be affected,
authorisation will be obtained.
Meetings have been held between the applicant and the respective
infrastructure owners and site visits along the servitudes and risk
assessments were conducted. Ongoing consultation will take place.
Although the pipeline routes were made available to the applicant, the
respective infrastructure owners requested that these routes not be put
out in the public domain.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
11 Shaft Main Reef Pit
Services to tenants will be affected by the open cast mining such as
the bulk outfall sewer, water lines, and overhead electrical lines,
provision needs to be made that alternate services are provided so
that the businesses are not impacted.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
11 Shaft Main Reef Pit
A critical access road is been mined through blocking access for
Dantex to access the factory site. An alternative access road (which is
similar in distance) need to be planned for and provided. Uninhibited
access from the Dantex office complete to the factory site must be
provided.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Traffic
specialist (Appendix O). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
11 Shaft Main Reef Pit
All impacts must be considered cumulatively with the existing impacts
within the area.
A cumulative impact assessment has been included in Appendix D of the
EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Kimberley East Pit Activity
This pit is planned within the blasting zone of Dantex. Rand Leases will
only support this project if Dantex have indicated in writing their
acceptance for the project.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Kimberley East Pit Activity
Conditions of Dantex blasting permit need to be adhered to.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 8 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Kimberley Reef East Underground Activity
This shaft complex is planned within the blasting zone of Dantex.
Conditions of Dantex blasting permit need to be adhered to. Rand
Leases will only support this project if Dantex have indicated in writing
their acceptance for the project.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Kimberley Reef East Underground Activity
The Dantex explosive factory is planned to be undermined. Stability
studies undertaken by a qualified rock mechanic is required to prove
that no surface subsidence will take place as a result of mining.
This issue has been noted and relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Kimberley Reef East Underground Activity
Dantex will blast continue to blast on a daily basis. Conditions of their
explosive permit must be adhered to.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Kimberley Reef East Underground Activity
Rand Leases has a long term rolling lease with Dantex, and any action
which has an affect to this lease, will be a considerable amount.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Bird Reef Underground Activity
As this project currently stands (as described in the Scoping Report)
there will be no direct impact from the infrastructure development or
the underground mining activities on any Rand Leases properties.
However the impact on services within the area (electricity /traffic /
water etc.) will effect Rand Leases proposed developments.
West Wits is in agreement that should these services be affected,
alternate services should be provided.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 9 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Bird Reef Underground Activity
Guarantees need to be provided concerning the extent of the
underground mining area. What is stopping the mine expanding on
the application area covered by the Scoping Report.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly. In the event that the
applicant would like to expand underground mining areas within the
mine site that is not included in the current mining right application
process, an EIA amendment process will have to be followed.
The boundaries of the proposed mining right application area has also
been amended significantly reducing the size of the application area.
This has been included in the EIA Report dated May 2019.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
A copy of the mine works programme for the application. The reason
for the request of this document is to be able to fully understand the
future planning intentions of the mine as these
plans have a direct impact on the future landowner development
plans. Understanding planning and time horizons is critical for the
landowner.
A redacted version of the Mining Work Programme will be supplied for
these areas, and the technical team will continue to engage with Rand
Leases.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Details of all existing servitudes dissecting our properties must be
shown on a plan and overlaid by the proposed projects.
Meetings between the applicant and the respective infrastructure
owners and site visits along the servitudes and risk assessments have
been held. Ongoing consultation will take place. Although the pipeline
routes were made available to the applicant, the respective
infrastructure owners requested that these routes not be put out in the
public domain.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Details of all proposed roads / pipelines / channels / all other
“supporting infrastructure” (as defined in the Scoping Report) to be
installed to access the various mining activities contained
within the proposed project.
Details of access to required services have been discussed in Section 3.2
of the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Details of access to required services (potable water / electricity /
sewage)
Details of access to required services have been discussed in Section 3.2
of the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
A plan showing the exact proposed depth of mining in the
underground section affecting our property. This is critical to plan for
the future development activities.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 10 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Detailed site layout plans for each project area. Detailed site layout plans of the opencast mining areas are provided in
the Scoping Report and EIA Report. Detailed site layout plans of the
infrastructure complexes have been provided in Section 3.2 of the EIA
Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Detail about the scheduling of the proposed open cast mining
activities.
The opencast mining schedule depends on the ongoing consultation
with landowners in terms of agreements. Details of the open pit mining
schedule have been discussed in Section 3.2.2 of the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
A detailed closure plan and associated financial provision costing for
the implementing of closure activities (when completed). When
developing the closure plans they must take cognisance of the
requirements of the existing developments planned.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Closure
specialist in Appendix S of the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Confirmation that the required compaction levels to facilitate future
residential housing development (up to 240 units per hectare) /
industrial development can be achieved after rehabilitation of the pits.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
A full surface subsidence specialist study must be commissioned. It is
critical to confirm that surface subsidence will not be a concern, as
confirmed by a qualified independent rock engineer. Terms of
reference for this study should be provided in the Scoping Report.
This issue has been noted and relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Please investigate the likelihood of mine induced seismic activities as a
result of the proposed underground mining activities.
This issue has been noted and relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Additional information is requested in terms of the implications of
mining for Uranium.
a. Where will Uranium minerals be extracted from and processed?
b. What is the current and proposed residual radiation levels?
c. Residual radiation levels must be acceptable for future
developmental activities.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Radiological
specialist (Appendix K). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 11 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
During the EIA phase of the application a town planner must provide
evidence that the existing services within the area can handle the
additional requirements in terms of;
a. Road networks / traffic impact
b. Electricity
c. Water
d. Sewage.
Details on access and transport, power supply and use, water supply
and management and sewage management required by the project
have been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
West Wits will apply and obtain legal connection from the relevant
service providers.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Expand on where dewatering and associated treatment of such water
will occur.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Groundwater
and Surface Water specialists (Appendix G and Appendix H) and
potential impacts on surface water and groundwater have been
assessed in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
The Scoping Report indicates that blasting activities may take place
from year 6 onward, implying that no blasting will be implemented for
the open cast activities. This is contradicted with Table 18 of the
report which indicates blasting impacts could be experienced for both
open cast and underground mining activities. Details concerning
blasting needs to be expanded upon,
a. Will there be any blasting associated with the open cast activities?
b. If yes, how frequent is occasional?
c. what blasting zone will be implemented?
d. What restrictions will this impose on our developmental plans?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
The outline of the pits needs to be defined by coordinates which can
be audited and included in any future lease agreement.
Centre coordinates of the open pit mining and underground mining
have been included in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
The mine needs to guarantee that the landowner can proceed with
development as soon as rehabilitation of the pits is completed. The
mine must in conjunction with the DMR guarantee that the land is not
sterilised for the duration of the proposed underground activities (i.e.
25 years). The landowner needs to be compensated until such time a
partial closure certificate in terms of the MPRDA (for the pits) is
obtained.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 12 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
No restriction / objection on any application to facilitate future
developmental activities by the mine.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Update the surrounding land use table to accurately reflect
surrounding land users / occupiers.
The land use table is based on available information regarding
surrounding land users and/or occupiers, and has been included in
Section 6.4.2 of the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Based on studies completed for Rand Leases there are known heritage
resources located on the various properties.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Heritage
specialist (Appendix P). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Please investigate if there is any chance of acid mine drainage
resulting from mining activities, which may impact future
implementation of piping for services required for future
development?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Groundwater
specialist (Appendix H). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Please provide a storm water management plan for each specific
project site to be implemented both during and post mining in the
areas. Final slope of rehabilitated land must be free flowing and
compliment the needs of the future developmental activities.
A Surface Water specialist study including storm water management
plans, has been conducted to address these comments. The storm
water management plans are included in Section 3.2 and Appendix G of
the EIA Report. Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring
measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA
Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Will the mining activities result in increased radiation levels within the
vicinity of the pits and dumps?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Radiological
specialist (Appendix K). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Provide detail concerning the proposed security arrangement in terms
of access control and ensuring trespassing of future mine employees
is prevented.
Details regarding the proposed security arrangements for the project
have been discussed in Section 3.2.15 of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 13 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Please explain why the re-submitted report has amended the dealing
with waste within the footprint of the areas affected by the proposed
mining from;
a. Original Report: “The proposed project would require the
bulldozing, sorting and disposal of this waste.” To;
b. Re-submitted report: “The final management of this waste is yet to
be determined”
Illegally dumped general and hazardous waste exists within the project
footprint. The final management of this waste is yet to be determined.
The proposed project would require the bulldozing, sorting and disposal
of this waste on site. A waste management procedure will be developed
for the project.
A Nicolson (on behalf of Rand
Leases)
X E-mail received on 31
August 2018
Rand Leases look forward to evidence that all the above concerns /
queries will be addressed during the EIA phase of the application.
As per the above responses, more detail has been provided in the EIA
phase.
Handri Storberg-Nel -
MAXAM Dantex South Africa
(Pty) Ltd
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 7 August 2018
Open Pit Activities - 11 Shaft Pit Activity
According the OSH-ACT #85, Explosives regulation which stipulated
the safety distance, the 11 Shaft Pit Activities are situated within the
outer/public safety distance of one of the magazines. Bearing in mind
that the safety distances are calculated to minimize the casualties and
dame of people and property during an incident, allowing mining
activities within the safety zone will contravene the legal requirement
for operation. In addition, it will also endanger the livers of +/-50
people working in the area including the fleet as indicated in the
report.
The waste rock dump and ROM ore stockpile crusher area for the
proposed 11 Shaft opencast pit falls within the MAXAM Dantex safety
distance.
West Wits is in agreement with this request. A lease agreement
between West Wits, Rand Leases and MAXAM Dantex is required in
order to address commitments accordingly.
Handri Storberg-Nel -
MAXAM Dantex South Africa
(Pty) Ltd
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 7 August 2018
Open Pit Activities - 11 Shaft Pit Activity
The proposed open cast mining activities is situated directly on the
access road to the Dantex Factory facility which will affect the
business' operations as all transportation of raw material, products
and personnel to and from the factory will be hindered.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Traffic
specialist (Appendix O). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 14 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Handri Storberg-Nel -
MAXAM Dantex South Africa
(Pty) Ltd
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 7 August 2018
Under Ground - Kimberley Reef East Pit Activity
The proposed underground mining activities as per the scoping report
indicates that the activities will occur directly underneath the factory.
The factory included storage magazines housing approximately 100
tonnes of explosives at any given time. The underground operations
that shall be taking place such as blasting and drilling pose a high risk
of structural integrity deterioration which will compromise the safety
of the magazines resulting in incidents such as explosion.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Handri Storberg-Nel -
MAXAM Dantex South Africa
(Pty) Ltd
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 7 August 2018
Under Ground - Kimberley Reef East Pit Activity
The portion of the proposed Kimberley Reef East Infrastructure
Complex is situated within the leased buffer zone.
As per Figure D5 of the Scoping Report dated December 2018, the
proposed Kimberley Reef East Infrastructure Complex will not be
located in the MAXAM Dantex safety distance.
Handri Storberg-Nel -
MAXAM Dantex South Africa
(Pty) Ltd
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 7 August 2018
Under Ground - Kimberley Reef East Pit Activity
The past mining activities have resulted in unstable ground which
currently is resulting in sinkholes within the factory. As such, further
underground mining activities pose a major threat of more sinkholes
occurring jeopardising the safety of the facility and personnel within.
This issue has been noted and relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Handri Storberg-Nel -
MAXAM Dantex South Africa
(Pty) Ltd
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 7 August 2018
Under Ground - Kimberley Reef East Pit Activity
The factory conducts blasting activities on a daily basis as part of the
Product Quality tests. Thus, a combination of blasting activities on the
surface and underground poses a threat of ground instability leading
to collapse and sinkholes.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Handri Storberg-Nel -
MAXAM Dantex South Africa
(Pty) Ltd
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 7 August 2018
Under Ground - Kimberley Reef East Pit Activity
Increased traffic of personnel around the factory will compromise the
security and thus increase the chances of theft of explosives
particularly in view of the escalating cash in transit heists involving
explosives.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
What are the timeframes of when mining will commence? The commencement of mining is subject to the competent authority's
decision on the proposed project. Mining may only commence following
the granting of the environmental authorisation by the DMR.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 15 of 170
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
What is the situation with the mining forum and when will it be
established?
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
What will West Wits do in terms of SMMEs? Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
I would like to know how West Wits is going to benefit the actual
primary, pioneer, elderly, NPO organizations and indigenous
inhabitants of the land that they will be mining.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
How are the SMMEs going to benefit from this project from start to
finish so as to economically emancipate the people who live there.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
We want SMMEs to benefit. Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
My interests are the beneficiation of the elderlies' soup kitchen in my
ward that is feeding more than 150 elderly people.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Will the houses crack? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Will West Wits be liable if anything happens to the houses? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Will dust be created by the operations? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
I am an operation management graduate looking for opportunities. Should the proposed project be approved it is recommended that you
contact the applicant directly.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 16 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Will there be job opportunities? Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Unemployment is an issue and the mine must continue in order to
create job opportunities.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
The mine will create job opportunities and it will reduce criminal
activities. We don't gain of our own resources due to the export
thereof.
These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Skills development and training in mining is important especially for
our youth.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Proper consultation with the community will ensure a successful
process. No ward councillors.
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and have been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
The affected wards within the Mining Right Application area are 127,
49, 50, 129, 48, 44 and 70. CPA assistance not required.
This point is noted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
A legitimate forum and West Wits must meet. The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected]
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 17 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
The forum doesn’t represent everyone in Braamfischerville. A proper
forum must be developed. A starting point is the Ward Councillor for
representation.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected]
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Electricity supply is a concern. Details on power supply and use required by the project have been
discussed in Section 3.2.10 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Baseline studies of historical mining must be conducted. Specialist studies have taken into account current baseline conditions
which includes existing impacts.
However, baseline studies of historical mining falls outside the scope of
this Scoping and EIA process.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Earth shakes/ land trembles West of Johannesburg cause trauma for
people.
This issue has been noted and relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
How sure are you that there won't be any problems regarding the
earth shaking.
This issue has been noted and relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Carbon credits. Communities have to reduce their carbon footprint. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Climate
Change specialist (Appendix I). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Community projects have to identify projects which affect them. The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected]
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 18 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
We have water issues, what are the effects on the water table. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Groundwater
and Surface Water specialists (Appendix G and Appendix H). Relevant
impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have been
assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
We want to communicate directly with mine. The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
The rehabilitation fund must be available as a kitty for the community
to start benefitting.
Details of the financial provision prepared for the project, including
rehabilitation costs has been discussed in sections 18, 28 and Appendix
S of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Mining charter compliance is important, not just promises. The 9 legs
of the charter must be complied with deadlines. Existing mine forum is
only with political parties and three wards.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Division of the benefits in the community must be developed. Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
West Wits is in Australia and signed agreements are only with
consultants.
This point is noted.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 19 of 170
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
The mine is far from us. Digging on a rock will impact on people. Should the proposed project be approved, the nearest pit would be 3.5
km from this community. Details of the proposed project layout is
included in Section 3 of the EIA Report.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Ward 49 will be affected. Health and houses will be affected. These issues have been noted and has been considered by the Blasting
and Vibration and Human Health specialists (Appendix M and Appendix
R). Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Trucks are a concern. Details of project related traffic volumes have been included in Section
3.2.6 of the EIA Report. This issue has been noted and has been
considered by the Traffic specialist (Appendix O). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Please provide a breakdown of the job opportunities. Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
We want shareholding opportunities. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
How can I be a shareholder of the company? The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
You must consult on a ward basis to work together as an area. The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has discussed
in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 20 of 170
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
What is the progress with the WML and WUL application process? The Scoping and EIA process that is currently in progress is an integrated
environmental authorisation application process which includes listed
activities triggered in terms of the National Environmental
Management: Waste Act, 2008 for a Waste Management License.
A water use license application (WULA) process has commenced.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
For the SLP, local NGOs must give input. The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected]
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Sol Plaatjie rehabilitation and forum is separate from the Mining Right
Application process.
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected]
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Meetings should be consolidated in one central meeting venue. The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
You must comply with the mining charter. Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
5% of the turnover every month to communities, who's receiving
that?
Funds will be allocated as per commitments made in the SLP, to be
approved by the DMR.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Where is the soup kitchen? The physical address is 29 Kimberley Close, Roodepoort.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
They have a prospecting right but mining is in progress. This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
People have no title deeds so can't complain if houses are damaged. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Health issues are a concern. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Human
Health specialist (Appendix R). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Ward councillors must not be allowed to be hands-on in the project. The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
We will fight for our children. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix E to Appendix S). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Who do we contact if we have machinery and tipper trucks of 10m3
and 34m3?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
We have NGOs in our community that provide some of the skills which
can help mining.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 22 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
As part of Discovery, we are interested in coming to West Wits and
advising all your employees on their full financial analysis. Please
contact me and set up a date as soon as you have employed workers.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 22
August 2018
(Braamfischerville MPC)
Let Sol Plaatjie mines be transparent. This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
Asanda Ncanda X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Will dust be a problem? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Asanda Ncanda X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
We are concerned about the health of workers in the mine and the
residents around the mine.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Human
Health specialist (Appendix R). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Asanda Ncanda X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Will the existing health facilities have the ability and capacity to treat
people with illnesses caused as a result of mining?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Human
Health specialist (Appendix R). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Asanda Ncanda X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Will there be job opportunities? Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Regina Tshangana X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What must we do with the letters we have received via post? The letters sent to I&APs are notifications from the project team relating
to the public participation as part of the Environmental Impact
Assessment Process.
Brian Mashigo X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
I am interested in equity. As included in the SLP, West Wits is fully committed to implementing
development plans and projects that will facilitate local community
development in the area surrounding its project in line with the
provisions of the Broad-Based Socio-Economic Empowerment Charter
for the South African Mining Industry.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 23 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Bradley X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
I am a resident of Goudrand and I am worried about my house which I
would like to renovate.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration and Socio-economic specialists (Appendix M and Appendix Q).
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Group (8) X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Where will the office of the mining forum be? A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Group (8) X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What is the timeline of the BARs and when will mining commence? This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
Mining will only commence if the proposed project received a positive
Environmental Authorisation from the DMR.
Lydia Maotoe X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
We are concerned about the sand trucks travelling in the morning
between Goudrand and Braamfischerville. Community is not involved
in the mining.
Details of project related traffic volumes are included in Section 3.2.6 of
the EIA Report. This issue has been noted and has been considered by
the Traffic specialist (Appendix O). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Teboho Hlalele X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Fleurhof houses are cracking. I have concerns about the
environmental impacts and dust. How will SMMEs get opportunities?
These issues have been noted and have been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix M, Appendix J). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
The Fleurhof Community Forum has not been consulted and wishes to
meet with the mine owners to table concerns as a community and
business initiatives representing over 1 000 businesses in the area.
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
We are concerned about the process going on without consultation in
the Fleurhof area.
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 24 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
We are concerned about the dust (Uranium), water usage and we
want local businesses to be promoted.
These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Air
Quality, Radiological, Surface Water and Groundwater specialists
(Appendix G, Appendix H, Appendix J and Appendix K). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
I represent the community and it must be involved in CSI. Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What will the mine do to ensure Health and Safety? Although permits or approvals in terms of health and safety regulations
by West Wits fall outside the scope of the EIA process, the layout of the
various operations will have to comply with the requirements of all
relevant legislation e.g. the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (No. 29 of
1996) (MHSA).
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Skills development is taking place in the community. Ward C is not
taking part in the process.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
We want you to establish a functional link between mine
representatives and the community.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 25 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
CPA: Communal Property Association needs to find a way to represent
each community.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Assistance with CPA: West Wits must help with selection/election of a
forum and help to take the process forward.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
A CPA must be created for the Ward 49. The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Ward C must call a public meeting where a forum is selected. The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
The new forum needs to be established apart from old forum. The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 26 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
The mining must be Mining Charter compliant. Regulations must be
adhered to with set deadlines to comply.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Is there an existing Forum? The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What are the community benefits and who are the BEE Partners?. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on the applicant have been discussed in Section 1.1 of the EIA
Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Where are West Wits in the process. (Mining Right and Mining
Permit).
West Wits currently holds a Prospecting Right and is in the process of
applying for a Mining Right.
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Where are West Wits in the process (Prospecting, Mining Right and
Mining Permit)?
West Wits currently holds a Prospecting Right and is in the process of
applying for a Mining Right.
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
We are concerned about the impact of dust pollution. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 27 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
The ward will be affected by health impacts and how will our property
be affected?
These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Human
Health and Socio-economic specialists (Appendix Q and Appendix R).
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Traffic: the number of trucks and routes concern us. Details of project related traffic volumes have been included in Section
3.2.6 of the EIA Report. This issue has been noted and has been
considered by the Traffic specialist (Appendix O). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
How will the dumping impact the wards? Details on management of mineralised and non-mineralised waste
required by the project have been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA
Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What are the community benefits? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
How will SMMEs be developed? Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
The community must be called area based and not ward based. This point is noted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Compliance with the mining charter is important. The owners and all
communities must meet in one meeting, and venue.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Where does the money earned by West Wits go to? The money will be allocated back into the operation to grow as per the
Mining Work Programme (MWP) and to honour the SLP commitments.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 28 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
I am concerned about land shakes/tremors. This issue has been noted and relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Carbon credits: Project in community to reduce cabon footprint. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Climate
Change specialist (Appendix I). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Community benefit: A portal must be established to register CVs and
SMMEs.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Water Quality: We are concerned about AMD. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Groundwater
and Surface Water specialists (Appendix G and Appendix H). Relevant
impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have been
assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Rehabilitation and Fund: Can the rehabilitation fund be used to
benefit the community?
Details of the financial provision prepared for the project, including
rehabilitation costs have been discussed in sections 18, 28 and Appendix
S of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
We want to be shareholders, we want jobs and have SMME
development.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Can you give us a breakdown of jobs that will be available and what
skills are required?
This will be as per the approved SLP
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What are the operating hours? Details on the project timeline, including operating hours for the project
have been discussed in Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
How much electricity and water will be utilised. Details on water supply and management and power supply and use
required by the project have been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA
Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 29 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What diesel will be used by equipment? Details of other support services including fuel storage facilities required
by the project have been discussed in Section 3.2.13 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Historical mining is underground mining that took place in the area. This point is noted.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Rehabilitation of the mine must be done. Details of the financial provision prepared for the project, including
rehabilitation costs have been discussed in sections 18, 28 and Appendix
S of the EIA Report.
Gill Stewart X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Trucks: What route is being used? Structures have been weakened. Details of project related access and transport have been included in
Section 3.2.6 of the EIA Report. This issue has been noted and has been
considered by the Traffic specialist (Appendix O). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Gill Stewart X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Oscillation: houses will crack. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Gill Stewart X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
We are scared our houses will go down. This issue has been noted and relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Gill Stewart X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Dust will be created due to excessive mining. We understand that
West Wits is trying to be legislatively compliant.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Gill Stewart X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What is the compensation potential if it is proven that West Wits is
the source of impacts?
West Wits is committed to undertake its activities in an environmentally
and socially responsible manner.
Gill Stewart X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What if the houses are on the fault line? This issue has been noted and relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Gill Stewart X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Tornado Crescent: Regular gunshot are heard on a Friday night. This issue has been noted and have been considered by the Socio-
economic specialists (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including
mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in
Appendix D of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 30 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Gill Stewart X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Where would you get the seedlings for rehabilitation? Grassland
biodiversity.
Details of the financial provision prepared for the project, including
rehabilitation costs have been discussed in sections 18, 28 and Appendix
S of the EIA Report.
Gill Stewart X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What type of development can take place over old underground
mine?
This issue has been noted and relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Gill Stewart X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Calculate the volume of water needed for dust suppression and where
it gets sourced from?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Groundwater
and Surface Water specialists (Appendix G and Appendix H). Relevant
impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have been
assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Gill Stewart X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Will the Xcentric ripper affect a house when there is a fault? This issue has been noted and have been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Open pit: Bowsers should only be used. Details on water supply and management required by the project have
been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Underground: Will closed reticulation be used? Details on water supply and management required by the project have
been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Major issues with current electricity grid. Nothing about upgrades.
Wards 84, 127, 70 and 71 have infrastructural concerns.
Noted, these issues should be raised with the Local Municipality.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Where are the powerlines? What is the risk? Details on the baseline land uses including power lines have been
discussed in Section 6.4.2 of the EIA Report.
Tebogo Sekonya X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Issue about 24 hours- operation. I refuse to believe that the Xcentric
ripper will be used and blasting will not be done and noise will occur.
Details on the open pit and underground mining methods for the
project have been discussed in Section 3.2.4 of the EIA Report.
This issue has been noted and have been considered by the Noise and
Blasting and Vibration specialists (Appendix L and Appendix Q). Relevant
impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have been
assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 31 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Tebogo Sekonya X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Concerned about the noise and vibration of the impact. These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Noise
and Blasting and Vibration specialists (Appendix L and Appendix M).
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Tebogo Sekonya X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Brown Envelopes: Accused that bribery occurs. Who is Mlungisi Kwini? This point is noted.
Tebogo Sekonya X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
We request a copy of the report. The public participation process undertaken and still to be undertaken
including the availability of the relevant reports for public review has
been discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Tebogo Sekonya X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
How was the BEE Partner appointed? Through a selection process of potential partners willing to invest in the
company.
Tebogo Sekonya X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
I am concerned about noise and dust. These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Air
Quality and Noise specialists (Appendix J and Appendix L). Relevant
impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have been
assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Tebogo Sekonya X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
I have questions about Corporate Social Investment and Integrated
Development Strategy.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Tebogo Sekonya X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
In the event that there is a damage to property, how will the people
be compensated?
West Wits is committed to undertake its activities in an environmentally
and socially responsible manner.
Tebogo Sekonya X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
How would you address issues like cracked houses due to mining? This issue has been noted and have been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialists (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including
mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in
Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Bongani X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Community benefits vs impacts experienced. West Wits is committed to undertake its activities in an environmentally
and socially responsible manner.
Bongani X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Will there be relocation of Goudrand residents? No resettlement of residents would be required as part of the project.
Richard X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
This is just a paper exercise, it is not practical. Retrenchment vs
employment.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 32 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Richard X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Investment in houses have been made. Will people be bought out or
relocated?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Richard X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Political issues are concerning. This point is noted.
Aubrey X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
The uranium in the slimes dams are a concern and must be
rehabilitated.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Radiological
specialist (Appendix K). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Aubrey X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
I am concerned about blasting and vibration. This issues needs to be
investigated.
This issue has been noted and have been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialists (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including
mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in
Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Aubrey X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Cracked houses and stability are concerns. This issue has been noted and have been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Aubrey X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Community meeting with Fleurhof (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Aubrey X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
The Fleurhof Community and Business Initiative represents 1 000
businesses and must be engaged with.
This point is noted.
Victor X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Chest pains are concerning. These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Human
Health specialist (Appendix R). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Victor X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
The area was rezoned from housing to mining. This point is noted.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Richard X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
We have a lot of dust issues. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Reginah Tshangane X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Forum members are unknown. The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Reginah Tshangane X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What is the year plan for project to be funded? The funding is as per the MWP submitted for approval to the DMR.
Reginah Tshangane X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
We need skills and education opportunities in Ward 127. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Reginah Tshangane X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What can the community do to assist West Wits' application? Partake in a constructive manner in the PPP, which has been undertaken
to date in line with Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended
and has been discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Reginah Tshangane X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Application is put in for mining. Revenue for the community must be
developed.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Reginah Tshangane X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
EIA: What is the role of community in the EIA? To partake in a constructive manner in the PPP, which has been
undertaken to date in line with Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014),
as amended and has been discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Where will the water come from? Details on the water supply and management required by the project
have been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
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Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mrs Erasmus X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What will happen to the animals? Small mammals, birds etc. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Biodiversity
specialist (Appendix F). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
The company is disrespectful to legal components. The company adheres to all legal requirements.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Who is the board of the BEE partners and who is the main
shareholders?
Details of the applicant including shareholding and empowerment have
been discussed in Section 1.1 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Community involvement in the project is required. The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
The percentage of the SLP. Is it in-line with the community
requirements?
This will be as per the approved SLP,
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
If the environmental risk is not mitigated (if it cannot be managed)-
How will the community be compensated?
West Wits is committed to undertake its activities in an environmentally
and socially responsible manner.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
The responsibility of dust control must be by the community. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
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Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Victor Vuyani X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Representation of communities in Ward 127: Forum and councillors
do not inform the community.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Victor Vuyani X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Property Impacts: Dino Properties put RDP housing in this area. It
brings the promise of residential development and mining.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Victor Vuyani X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
There must be a public meting in Goudrand next to car-wash. The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Victor Vuyani X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Informal complex- township creep of Matholesville is a concern. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Siyabonga X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Forum member in Ward 127? Doesn’t know when/where/how things
happen regarding the mine. Problem is Councillor.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What is the procedure for selecting the Councillor? A Memorandum of Understanding will be drafted for the mining forum
which will dictate how the chairman of the mining forum will be
selected
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Not sufficient info regarding the jobs. This will be as per the approved SLP
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
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Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Siyabonga X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
I would like to have an oversight visit around the mines opencasts and
so forth. So I can learn and understand the mining industry personally
and practically besides the information and knowledge I hear from the
general public.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Siyabonga X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
As a young and aspiring young person I would like to meet you/your
management personally on any given day and time that will be
suitable and convenient to you and your company. The purpose of the
meeting is to know deeper and understand mining operations and
other technicalities surrounding the mining industry. More like doing
an oversight that is safe and secured. I would like to do this tour
around your mining areas as to learn, to know and understand mining
operations.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Siyabonga X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
Now that West Wits has been going around doing public consultation
at our community, how many community members are very well
informed and knowledgeable about what you are talking about in
these public meetings?
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Siyabonga X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
How many people have you properly workshopped and educated
about this technical information and terms of references that you are
using? As most of us are not very well informed and knowledgeable
about the mining industry and everything that you are talking about is
very new and confusing to many of us, we are not sure if what you are
telling us is true or false.
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 37 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Siyabonga X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
We all know that you want to get rid of the illegal mining activities of
the Zama-zamas, what exact plan do you have in place for these
people besides just closing down the open casts mine shafts? What
are you going to do/ say about these people's illegal activities because
wherever you shut down the holes they go and open somewhere else.
For example, since West Wits Mining has been around these people
are moving to nearby places next to our living society/yards. So what's
your long-term plan with these people besides protecting your
interest?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Siyabonga X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
What safety and security measures are put in place by West Wits
mining company project in terms of our ordinary citizens who are not
so interested and aware of what is going on around their
environment? E.g. You brought a good job creation for many
unemployed and disadvantaged people- but what are you going to
do/say when illegal protests and violence revokes from your unhappy
clients/ employees? With that said, how are you going to protect and
ensure our safety and security is protected against such unforeseen
circumstances because we're very well informed and knowledgeable
about what is going to happen in the near future?
Details regarding the proposed security arrangements for the project
have been discussed in Section 3.2.15 of the EIA Report.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
How about you prepare an open and honest training workshop that
can educate interested individuals who would like to learn more about
mining without having to work at the mine. More especially to enable
the community to differentiate the lies spread by your opposition
parties that are against your company/project because everything
that we ever heard and read from the workshops completely doesn't
make sense comparing to the information/threats written by the
opposing individuals/companies in the newspapers.
Noted, perhaps this can be done through the mining forum.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mathole Youth Safety and
Development Forum
X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
As a Community based Non-Profit Organization, write this letter to
kindly request you to please help us take our youth and children to
attend a computer courses to computer basics, even if you can help
appoint/take us to your preferred learning institute. Reason is
because in our living society there are major needs for such skills and
we so believe if we can afford to go and learn such skills we can come
back and pass on the knowledge to other youth and children within
the community. Your assistance in this regard would be highly
appreciated.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Mathole Youth Safety and
Development Forum
X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
We would kindly like to request for funding/sponsorship from West
Wits mining. Our Objective as an NPO is to ensure that our youth and
children are included and actively participate in our community
development. Our Vision is to stand as a shining example in the young
and upcoming generation in action against unemployment, inequality
and crime in our living society.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Ayanda Ncanda X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
Can the mine provide clarity as to their intended programs for skills? Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Ayanda Ncanda X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
How can NGOs submit their proposals for projects and programs? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Ayanda Ncanda X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
Can the mine educate the community about health hazards and
environmental impact?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Victor Vuyani X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
Have you followed proper procedures prior to securing of a mining
license?
Yes, as required by the relevant legislation.
Victor Vuyani X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
We won't part with our properties for a pittance. No resettlement of residents would be required as part of the project.
Victor Vuyani X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
I won't move from my property unless I have had a one on one
engagement with whomever is behind the acquisition.
No resettlement of residents would be required as part of the project.
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Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Victor Vuyani X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
We need shareholding. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Josephine Mohlomi and
Portia Magare
X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
I'm asking for information to be transparent please. The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Noel Geber X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
The risk is too big to our physical health, truck noise, collapsing of
homes. Are we serving the God of Money?
These issues have been noted and have been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix E to Appendix S). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Bradley Tlabiyane X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
I am interested in buying shares and be part of your professional staff
in mining.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Bradley Tlabiyane X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
May you please send me all relevant documents regarding the project. You have been registered as an I&AP and will receive all future
communication and information regarding the availability of reports for
public review.
Brian Mashigo X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
I want to purchase equity shares. I need to know how much I must
bring to get three percent (3%) equity shares.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Mpho Tlatsi X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
We want the company that seeks to mine in our communities to not
just run SLP projects that will benefit the company, but to also ensure
that businesses are developed by this. For example, the company
may form joint ventures between experienced companies and
companies from the community that may not necessarily have
required experience.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Mpho Tlatsi X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
Should business opportunities arise we would suggest that the
company contact us directly instead of going through community
Councillors.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Mpho Tlatsi X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
I have a company that is interested in providing the water tank for the
mine.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mpho Tlatsi X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
We also hope that the mine will source these kinds of contracts from
people in the affected areas as opposed to big companies not affected
by the mine.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Walter Tlatsi (Tshepisong
Primary School Principal)
X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
The school was built in 2005, and due to poor workmanship, the
building needs to be refurbished. The school's classroom floors now
have potholes and they need to be renovated. Tiling in the classrooms
need to be removed and replaced as most tiles are damaged.
Classrooms are overcrowded since learner enrolment is at 1 567 and
four more brick and mortar classrooms are needed. All classrooms
and toilets need to be repainted. Classroom ceiling are collapsing and
need to be replaced. Installation of an intercom system in all
classrooms. The school was built without a school hall, therefore a hall
is desperately needed. Tshepisong community will greatly benefit if all
these can be done and our pass rate can improve.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Thandi Portia Mkhonza X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
In our community there is no one who shares the information with
residents, everything happens without our knowledge.
This point is noted.
Thandi Portia Mkhonza X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
We can be happy if we can have our own choice Councillor not the
current one, he failed us dismally.
This point is noted.
Thandi Portia Mkhonza X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
I wish the next meeting can be held during the weekend and
flyers/pamphlets need to be distributed to our houses. I stay in Ward
127 and we are so worried about this mining issue thing.
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Thandi Portia Mkhonza X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
My comments is my house, I'm scared that its going to collapse, crack
or lose its value.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic and Vibration and Blasting specialists (Appendix M and
Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring
measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA
Report.
Thandi Portia Mkhonza X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
If this project becomes successful, are our children going to be part of
the workforce?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
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Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Thandi Portia Mkhonza X Public open day held on 23
August 2018 (City Hall)
(Comment sheet)
Please do not allow Councillors to take decisions for us especially
Ward 127, the Councillor does not even engage us. We want our own
representative to work hand in hand with the West Wits project.
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Leonard Moshwana X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
The contractors are not local people. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Leonard Moshwana X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
There are no community benefits. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Leonard Moshwana X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Mitigation measures for water resources must be put in place. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Groundwater
and Surface Water specialists (Appendix G and Appendix H) and
potential impacts on surface water and groundwater have been
assessed in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Leonard Moshwana X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
The mine must promote local SMMEs. Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Leonard Moshwana X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Dust is a problem. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Leonard Moshwana X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
People are starving and must get jobs. Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Disky Matsheleja X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Dust is a problem. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Melodys Radebe and Mokgadi
Seabela
X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Dust is a problem especially for people staying less than 500m from
the mine.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Melodys Radebe and Mokgadi
Seabela
X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
What will happen to Property Values? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Melodys Radebe and Mokgadi
Seabela
X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
High noise levels are a concern. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Noise
specialist (Appendix L). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Nicky Mbombo X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
The mine is very close to houses. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Nicky Mbombo X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Dust is a problem. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Nicky Mbombo X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
No clinic is located close to the affected people. Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Nicky Mbombo X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Safety barricades must be put in place. Details regarding the proposed security arrangements for the project
have been discussed in Section 3.2.15 of the EIA Report.
Jethro X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
A loud-hailer must be used to advertise meetings. The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Thabiso, Lydia and Bashia X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Employment opportunities must be created. Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Stephina Raphela X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Mining is causing dust fallout in Braamfischerville. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Stephina Raphela X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Dust is a problem especially for people staying on the border of the
mine.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Stephina Raphela X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
We have no water sometimes during the day due to the illegal
connections from zama-zamas.
Details on water supply and management required for the project have
been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Groundwater
and Surface Water specialists (Appendix G and Appendix H) and
potential impacts on surface water and groundwater have been
assessed in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Stephina Raphela X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Trucks driving through Braamfischerville with minerals will cause
traffic issues.
Details of project related access and transport required by the project
have been included in Section 3.2.6 of the EIA Report. This issue has
been noted and has been considered by the Traffic specialist (Appendix
O). Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Paul X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
An environmental body must be established in Braamfischerville. This point is noted.
Paul X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Looking at water as it will be affected. Details on water supply and management required by the project have
been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Groundwater
and Surface Water specialists (Appendix G and Appendix H) and
potential impacts on surface water and groundwater have been
assessed in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Paul X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
We are poor middle-class people, what is the criteria for
employment?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Prudence X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Community houses are close to the mine. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix E to Appendix S). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Prudence X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Noise from blasting is a concern. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Noise
specialist (Appendix L). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Prudence X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Dust is a problem. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Katleho X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
There is a tank behind Solplaatjies. This point is noted.
Katleho X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Health of people is a concern. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Human
Health specialists (Appendix R). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Thembisile X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Alternative land uses must be considered. Details on alternative land uses have been discussed in Section 6.4.2 of
the EIA Report.
Thembisile X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Blasting and vibrations are experienced due to illegal mining. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Charles X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
We are already affected by dust due to trucks and minerals. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Charles X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Noise from trucks and equipment will be experienced. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Noise
specialist (Appendix L). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Charles X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Blasting and vibrations will be causing tremors. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Tiisetso X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Houses will crack due to mining. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Alice X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
What are the benefits to the people? Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Anonymous X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
No one from local SMMEs are benefiting at all. Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Anonymous X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
There are only two water trucks for dust suppression. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Zukisa Mbusi X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
What opportunities are there for the youth? Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Zukisa Mbusi X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Dust is a problem for children. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Matlhogonolo Moroke X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Dust is a problem for children. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Matlhogonolo Moroke X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Zama-zamas are becoming burglars because their job is taken away. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Constance Khomy X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Dust from the mines is a problem. Can West Wits please intervene. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Mavis Mzangwa X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Dust is an issue. West Wits must come visit our homes and experience
this concern first-hand.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Kgomotso Motsemme X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Hire people from the impacted communities. Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Viktoria Mkhaele X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
We are concerned with dust. Health of people (coughing) is a concern. These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Air
Quality and Human Health specialists (Appendix J and Appendix R).
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Viktoria Mkhaele X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
There are no clinics in the area. This point is noted.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
EFF Youth (Group) X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
How will the mine benefit the youth and eradicate employment
issues?
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
EFF Youth (Group) X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Current mining is affecting the health of people living next to it. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Human
Health specialists (Appendix R). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
EFF Youth (Group) X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Dust is being experienced since early this year. We hardly see any
water trucks.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
EFF Youth (Group) X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Explosions and vibrations are a concern. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
EFF Youth (Group) X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Illegal mining activities is a problem. This point is noted.
EFF Youth (Group) X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Walk for food (supply food to existing employees). Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
EFF Youth (Group) X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Preference must be given to locals to mine (SMMEs and employ local
individuals).
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
T. Douglas X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Human health risks: How will the risks be minimized? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Human
Health specialists (Appendix R). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
T. Douglas X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Agriculture: How will the mine stimulate subsistence farming and
markets?
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
T. Douglas X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Job opportunities: Will the mine employ high school graduates? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
James Magongwa X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Zama-zamas must be stopped. This point is noted.
James Magongwa X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
The project will help our children's future and they will learn the skills
to work in the mine.
This point is noted.
Matshepiso Kgampe X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
The safety of the community will be negatively affected due to the
possible increase of crime.
This issue has been noted and have been considered by the Socio-
economic specialists (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including
mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in
Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Matshepiso Kgampe X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
What's going to happen to the community once the mining has
stopped?
Details of the financial provision prepared for the project, including
rehabilitation costs have been discussed in sections 18, 28 and Appendix
S of the EIA Report.
Peter Msibi X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Cracking of the houses will be experienced in the area where you will
be mining.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Peter Msibi X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Our health in regards to dust will be compromise. These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Air
Quality and Human Health specialists (Appendix J and Appendix R).
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Peter Msibi X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
The noise from blasting will cause an impact. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Noise and
Blasting and Vibration specialists (Appendix L and Appendix M). Relevant
impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have been
assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Samuel Sello Pandelane X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
My concern is the Zama-zama because they are mining illegally.
Sometimes during the night we hear people fighting for productions
that were mined illegally.
This point is noted.
Samuel Sello Pandelane X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Minimize the dust so it does not affect the children and adults. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Lindile Mbotho X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
When hiring, please give preference to the people of Soweto. Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Zusiphe Dlaba X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
What qualifications are required to work in this project? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Violet Salomane and Victoria
Mkhabela
X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
We are going to be affected by the mining due to dusts and absence
of clinics. Our lives must come first.
These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Air
Quality and Human Health specialists (Appendix J and Appendix R).
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Violet Salomane and Victoria
Mkhabela
X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Our houses have weak foundations, we don't need mining near us. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Patricia Thandiwe Maseko X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
How will this project benefit the community? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Patricia Thandiwe Maseko X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
What is the solution to the associated health problems? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Human
Health specialists (Appendix R). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Innocent Dlamini X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
You must tell us about the dust because it is a threat to our health. We
need clinics for the sake of our health if you are to consider the
project.
These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Air
Quality and Human Health specialists (Appendix J and Appendix R).
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Innocent Dlamini X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
My house is sometimes shaking, we were supposed to be consulted
before mining had commenced.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Innocent Dlamini X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
If you need to go further, you must remove us and give us money. The
mining in Solplaatjies affects us already.
No resettlement of residents would be required as part of the project.
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
Tozi Ngwadla X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Can they move the houses that are nearer to the mine and provide
them with houses further away from the mine.
No resettlement of residents would be required as part of the project.
Tozi Ngwadla X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Is it possible that they exceed the anticipated 500-1 000 employees
because they is a high number of unemployed people in the
communities.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Tryphina Nkgudi X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
I have a problem with the dust coming to my house. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Tryphina Nkgudi X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
We have water problems since this project started. The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Bashin Motloutsi X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
Young individuals are unemployed, we suggest that unemployment
may be reduced.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Bashin Motloutsi X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
How are you going to hire people? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Bashin Motloutsi X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
How are you going to deal with the issue of people affected by dust,
vibration, floods, soil erosion?
These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Air
Quality, Vibration and Blasting, Surface Water and Soil and Land
Capability specialists (Appendix E, Appendix G, Appendix J and Appendix
M). Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures
have been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Bashin Motloutsi X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
How are you going to deal with the issue of illegal miners who are still
in process?
Through continuous stakeholder engagement.
Bashin Motloutsi X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
There is mining taking place already, how are you going to address the
people?
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
Stephina Raphela X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
What is going to happen to the people who are affected by vibration
and dust?
These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Blasting
and Vibration and Air Quality specialists (Appendix J and Appendix M).
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Stephina Raphela X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
West Wits claims they have not started mining, who is then operating
at Ward 44 (Braamfischerville)?
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
Stephina Raphela X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
We don't have water during the day, it is only available during the
night, are you going to add to that problem?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Groundwater
and Surface Water specialists (Appendix G and Appendix H) and
potential impacts on surface water and groundwater have been
assessed in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Stephina Raphela X Public Open-day held on 24
August 2018 (Moses
Kotane)
How are you going to deal with the zama-zamas because since the
mining is happening there has been an influx of zama-zamas and we
are affected.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Mandla X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
Will the mine not interfere with the housing development proposed
after mining?
West Wits is in consultation and negotiations with the relevant
developers and land owners.
Mandla X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
What are the job requirements in terms of skills? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Rodney Tladi X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
Please comment on the role of the project and how do we get
involved in subcontracting to the project? I own my own company.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Rodney Tladi X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
(Comment sheet)
What is the economic and spacial development plan? Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Khayelihle Nkwelo X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
Must employ people who are older and can teach the young ones
about mine safety.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Catherine Raphela X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
What is being done about the illegal miners? Continuous engagement will be undertaken with the South African
Police Service (SAPS) to assist with this matter.
Catherine Raphela X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
Will there be any vacancies besides underground mining? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Thendo Masindi X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
Are you going to teach people about mining machinery and skills? Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Thendo Masindi X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
How long will mining take place? The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
Details on the project timeline have been included in Section 3.2.2 of
the EIA Report.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Michael Maforvane X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
The project looks very transparent and information is encouragingly
accessive. I am generally encouraged and impressed.
This point is noted.
David Bame X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
My interest is to gain knowledge and skills development in the mining
sector and to work to become a better person of tomorrow. I am
interested in available learner ships.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
David Bame X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
My comments are to implement safety and security and the
development of youth skills.
Details regarding the proposed security arrangements for the project
have been discussed in Section 3.2.15 of the EIA Report.
Although permits or approvals in terms of health and safety regulations
by West Wits fall outside the scope of the EIA process, the layout of the
various operations will have to comply with the requirements of all
relevant legislation e.g. the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (No. 29 of
1996) (MHSA).
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
M. Nondabula X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
We are worried about illegal mining because it creates dangers to our
environment. I would like to see more legal mines that are safe and
closed mines must be barricaded and guarded for our safety.
This point is noted.
Thendo Masindi X Public Open Day held on 25
August 2018 (Matholesville)
I am interested in being part of the mining project. I will be happy if
you will consider me as well to join the project.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Mphato X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
How will the youth and graduates benefit? Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Mphato X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
How will the people with health problems from historic mining benefit
from the project?
Specialist studies have taken into account current baseline conditions
which includes existing impacts.
However, baseline studies of historical mining falls outside the scope of
this Scoping and EIA process.
Mphato X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
We want our people in top management positions. This will be as per the approved SLP.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Tshepo Abrams X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
When and where will we know about employment? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Sylvia Mahlangu X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Houses will be cracked, how will we be compensated? West Wits is committed to undertake its activities in an environmentally
and socially responsible manner.
Tshepiso X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
How are we going to benefit from this? Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Philemon X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
We are not going to gain anything from this project. Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Philemon X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Why are you consulting with us? In order to provide an opportunity for you to partake in a constructive
manner in the PPP, which has been undertaken to date in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended.
Philemon X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
The mine will be in close vicinity, will dust affect us? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Guidsi X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
What type of Community outreach, CSI Projects and LED Projects will
you have?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Guidsi X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Where do we lodge any complaints we have? The mine will provide an effective method of communication whereby
community members can lodge any complaints. This may take the form
of a help line.
Public open day attendee X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Dust due current mining activities is a concern to us. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Public open day attendee X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Houses are cracking. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
The mines come with so many promises, but no benefits. Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Public open day attendee X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
We need employment. Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Bafidile X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Demarcation between Fleurhof and Meadowlands excludes
Meadowlands from any benefits from the project. How are going to
include and service Meadowlands community?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Kabelo X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Concerned about houses and subsidence in close vicinity to the mine? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Patty X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Schools and houses are very close to the mine. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Human
Health specialists (Appendix R). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Patty X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
When you come mine you must take ownership of the damage left by
other historical mines. You need to rehabilitate whats been left
before.
Details of the financial provision prepared for the project, including
rehabilitation costs have been discussed in sections 18, 28 and Appendix
S of the EIA Report.
Patty X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
We will complain at the DG from the DMR. This point is noted.
Patty X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
It’s the community's project. Engage with communities through
newspapers (Meadowlands, Sowetan and Star).
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Patty X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
We've been affected by mining. The community needs to benefit. Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Bongani X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
How much radio-active material will be transported on the roads?
What effect will this have on the people?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Radiological
specialist (Appendix K). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Bongani X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
What is the negatives of radiation on people, based on other mining
areas?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Radiological
specialist (Appendix K). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Gilbert X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
What equipment will be used for underground mining? Will they use
bombs on dolomitic land?
Details on the mining methods for the project have been\ included in
Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
Gilbert X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
When dynamite is blasted our houses crack/shake. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Thabiso X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Old mine holes and existing mines if opened won't they affect our
houses?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Thabiso X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Trucks transporting material will damage roads. Details of project related access and transport are included in Section
3.2.6 of the EIA Report. This issue has been noted and has been
considered by the Traffic specialist (Appendix O). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
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Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Thabiso X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Employment opportunities, skills development and education is
required.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Siphiwe X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
I am not happy, I feel ambushed by having a meeting in the week. The public participation process undertaken and still to be undertaken
including the availability of the relevant reports for public review has
been discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Siphiwe X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
How will the community benefit? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Sthembiso X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Sinkholes forming in Tshepisong. If sinkholes occur, how will it affect
our houses?
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Given X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
This is an already affected area. Why do they target these areas for
mining?
The underlying geology of the area contains minerals that are desirable
for the applicant company.
Nomusa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
What will the effects be on children or grandchildren in 100 years? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix E to Appendix S). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Nomusa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
We are living in an already affected area in terms of cracked houses. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Nomusa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
What is the purpose of vibration study if cracks are already there?
DMR has to come here to assist with existing issues.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Hunasa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Why are these areas chosen for mining? The underlying geology of the area contains minerals that are desirable
for the applicant company.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Hunasa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Previous owners left without rehabilitation. Specialist studies have taken into account current baseline conditions
which includes existing impacts.
However, baseline studies of historical mining falls outside the scope of
this Scoping and EIA process.
Hunasa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Carbon dioxide smoke can affect our health. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Hunasa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Right now they burn waste close to the mining area and this affects
our health and gives us headaches, sinus, nausea.
These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Air
Quality and Human Health specialists (Appendix J and Appendix R).
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Hunasa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
No benefit to community. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Hunasa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
You must properly inform the community and properly consult. The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Hunasa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
The community needs to identify their own needs. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Hunasa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Mineral water (springs) have been polluted by historic mining. Specialist studies have taken into account current baseline conditions
which includes existing impacts.
However, baseline studies of historical mining falls outside the scope of
this Scoping and EIA process.
Hunasa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
The area is toxic by mining through the years. Specialist studies have taken into account current baseline conditions
which includes existing impacts.
However, baseline studies of historical mining falls outside the scope of
this Scoping and EIA process.
Hunasa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Do you have sufficient budget for rehabilitation after mining? Details of the financial provision prepared for the project, including
rehabilitation costs have been discussed in sections 18, 28 and Appendix
S of the EIA Report.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Anonymous X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
What are the benefits vs. impacts for communities? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Anonymous X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Local/indigenous people to be employed. Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Anonymous X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Enforcement of legislation in terms of Health and safety. Although permits or approvals in terms of health and safety regulations
by West Wits fall outside the scope of the EIA process, the layout of the
various operations will have to comply with the requirements of all
relevant legislation e.g. the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (No. 29 of
1996) (MHSA).
Anonymous X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Safety of our people must come first. Although permits or approvals in terms of health and safety regulations
by West Wits fall outside the scope of the EIA process, the layout of the
various operations will have to comply with the requirements of all
relevant legislation e.g. the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (No. 29 of
1996) (MHSA).
Godfrey X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Dumps belong to Mintails who has been liquidated. Will the dumps be
remained or rehabilitated in terms of this project?
No, this remains the responsibility of another company.
Godfrey X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
What is the distance between mines and residents? Details on land use have been discussed in Section 6.4.2 of the EIA
Report.
Godfrey X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Employment opportunities to be clarified. Please elaborate on the
SLP.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Lovemore X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
What employment structures and qualifications are required? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Lovemore X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
When will the mine commence? The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Bongani X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Will there be any Acid Mine Drainage? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Groundwater
specialist (Appendix H). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
David X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
What job opportunities will be available? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Thabo Mohapeloa X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
What is the mine going to do in the meantime to ensure that the
unskilled youth get trained before authorization is granted?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Mxolisi Vikilahle X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
When is the next gathering in Ward 43 (Meadowlands)? The public participation process undertaken and still to be undertaken
including the availability of the relevant reports for public review has
been discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Mxolisi Vikilahle X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
We request young people and women are made a priority in the
process.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Mxolisi Vikilahle X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
As businessmen, we hope that we shall get growth and also contribute
to the local economic growth.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Mxolisi Vikilahle X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
I need you to disclose your Social and Labour Plan. You are welcome to approach the DMR for a copy of the SLP.
Mxolisi Vikilahle X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
We hope for transparency of the whole process to avoid unnecessary
hiccups.
The public participation process undertaken and still to be undertaken
including the availability of the relevant reports for public review has
been discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Henry Mathole X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Joint participation of the Meadowlands community, the mining
company and the Florida community is required, reason being the
demarcation problem that Meadowlands community raised questions
on.
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Henry Mathole X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
CSI: what requirements will be needed for one to be employed and
participate or to provide services required to the mine?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Henry Mathole X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
What can one do for you to bring communal support for the
implementation of the mining program?
We are driven by the SLP to engage local business to assist
implementing the mining program.
Henry Mathole X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
I am available in developing and making business with you. Contact
me.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Henry Mathole X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
I am very interested in this business program and seek to form part in
it, and play a vital role in the company and community development.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
David Mabele X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Does the project have an age limit? This will be as per the approved SLP.
David Mabele X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
How many people with disability does your company have? The company will grow the workforce as per the commitments in the
SLP.
David Mabele X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
We grew up near a mine that affected us and we were not
compensated, why?
This should best be discussed with the DMR.
David Mabele X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
What are you assisting SMMEs with? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
David Mabele X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
We suggest we form a forum that is going to help our children not
only with work but also education and entertainment in both schools
and local.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
David Mabele X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
May we create an office around our area that is going to make sure
that things are happening.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
David Mabele X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Remember your policy of safety first in the mining industry. Although permits or approvals in terms of health and safety regulations
by West Wits fall outside the scope of the EIA process, the layout of the
various operations will have to comply with the requirements of all
relevant legislation e.g. the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (No. 29 of
1996) (MHSA).
David Mabele X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Lets not have favourites and work together and see if we both balance
the equation and obey rules and regulations.
This point is noted.
Paulous Bame X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
I would like the project to be transparent and fruitful in every stage
that occurs etc. and the vital issue is I am interested on the political
parties not to hi-jack the project as it’s a norm for our leaders.
This point is noted.
Paulous Bame X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Please revisit the media and be interviewed by stations and for the
community to engage online. You can do that by buying radio airtime
as part of luring people.
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Paulous Bame X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
How much percentage is the community going to get? This will be as per the approved SLP.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Paulous Bame X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
We will definitely want workshops, are you going to offer that? The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Goitsemang Lucas Mogaki X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
How will this project benefit my community since West Wits inform
me that the mining area doesn't fall under my demarcation?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Goitsemang Lucas Mogaki X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
Should "as has been the case with other past mining projects" there
be a negative impact from your mining operations, how will I know
whom to complain to? Who is directly involved with your company?
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
Goitsemang Lucas Mogaki X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
With regards to community outreach programmes, how will you
engage the existing community based organisations and how will such
organisations qualify (criteria of selection).
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Goitsemang Lucas Mogaki X Public Open-Day held on 29
August 2018
(Meadowlands)
As a community we are always hopeful when such projects come to
be. And most importantly when there is open communications
between all stakeholders relationship becomes harmonious. Thank
you.
This point is noted.
Alfred Leshoboma X 19-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I like the mine to be opened, we want employment in our area. Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Yanga Sigidi X 17-07-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I need a job I'm unemployed. I have five children and its difficult to live
without a job. So I would like the mine to be opened and create jobs.
This could decrease high levels of crime and drug users
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Shirley Hendrietta Nkosi X 16-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
We really need jobs please they have to consider us when this project
is open as we are not working and anything can help. How are we
going to benefit if this mine is open?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Mduduzi Nxumalo X 17-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Job is the life. We need jobs to feed our children and pay school fees. Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Mohato Phusudi and Thabiso
Monyane
X 15-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I'm unemployed and would appreciate any kind of job I can get
because I'm a hard worker and fast learner.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Zandile Kubheka X 15-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I need a job because I want to support my family. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
William Mervin Vermeulen X 15-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I am a plumber and builder. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Zolani Matholengwe X 15-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Are there any general worker jobs in this project? How much money
do they get a month? Are there any jobs for plumbers in mining or
not? If there are, I am willing to work there.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Frans Mashaba X As the men safety promoters, we want to know whether our
community is safe when the mine start operating, we want to know
whether your mine will blast rocks underground?
These issues have been noted and has been considered by the Blasting
and Vibration and Human Health specialists (Appendix M and Appendix
R). Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
13-08-2018 by Comment
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Frans Mashaba X We also want our members to get jobs when mine opens. We fully
support the opening of the mine.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
I really need a job if they are interested I'm in. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Assist the community in terms of safety. Although permits or approvals in terms of health and safety regulations
by West Wits fall outside the scope of the EIA process, the layout of the
various operations will have to comply with the requirements of all
relevant legislation e.g. the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (No. 29 of
1996) (MHSA).
Air pollution is a problem. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Will we move out of our homes? No resettlement of residents would be required as part of the project.
The project must proceed and workers must be paid immediately.
How much are we going to earn?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Is the mineral not going to affect us? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix E to Appendix S). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Will you give us Learner ships? Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Will there be various tests before placements? This will be as per the approved SLP.
20-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Victory Magadla, Elizabeth
Mokoena, Sandile Mokoena,
Julia Louw and Ofentse
Mashiloane
15-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Simphiwe Leornado Xayiya
X
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
I hope job opportunities will be created also for the youth if the mine
will be re-opened.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Where was the mining forum elected? When? How? Dissolve it before
we come to you.
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Makgotso Mohapi X 15-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I have a company registered in my name and would like to open up a
catering business and would like to be assisted in getting funds to
open my business.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Lolo Kondlo and Bulelani
Mangaliso
X 15-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Who is the owner of the mine? West Wits MLI (Proprietary) Limited.
Details of the applicant have been discussed in Section 1.1 of the EIA
Report.
Zakhele Mbense, Fundisiwe
Ngwekazi and Nonhlanhla
Nomvalo
X 15-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
When are you going to open the mine? The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
Lindah Mokgalane X 30-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Which minerals are you extracting from that mine? Gold is the target resource but within the geological composition of the
gold reef there are small amounts of silver and very small amounts of
uranium as well that will be mined with the gold ore.
Create projects for women like sewing projects, bakery projects,
chicken farming, empower youth, create projects for elderly people
and also give bursaries to top students.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
We need job creation for our children, play-grounds, libraries, halls
must be fixed for cultural dances and so forth. We also need 10% for
the community.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
When and where are you going to start mining? The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
20-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Thandeka James
15-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Siphelo Njana and Leonerd
Thisani
X
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
The current forum must be dissolved as we do not recognise it. The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
What does the mine intend doing for the community? What are the
benefits to society?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
How is the mining company planning to empower women, SMMEs,
and the youth?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on the applicant including empowerment have been discussed in
Section 1.1 of the EIA Report.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
What are the environmental impacts of the project? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix E to Appendix S). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
What is the share percentage of the profits that the society is going to
have?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
If the project ignores the needs and interests of the society it should
therefore be rejected, as we cannot be penny wise and pound foolish.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix E to Appendix S). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Bandile Mjontolo 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
The proposed mining in our community poses various risks to the
community, currently it is minimal interest as beneficiation to the
people involved.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
The people who reside at this affected area should be at the forefront
of the development of community.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
The community must by all means be properly consulted and taken
seriously. This proposed project must create long term solutions for
the challenges affecting young people in the area, failure to do this
then the mine must not be allowed to operate in this area.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Elvis Nkwanyana X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I would like the mine to be opened so that the people of Durban Deep
can be helped. This could assist in decreasing crime levels in Durban
Deep.
This point is noted.
KC Letselebe and Phillipine
Ledwaba
X 22-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
We need the mine to create job and we need a school (Primary and
High School) for our children to get good education. Also a park and
church for our community.
This point is noted.
Sustain lives of women and youth, give community percentages of
shares, empower SMMEs, empower community stakeholders, create
projects and jobs.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on the applicant including empowerment have been discussed in
Section 1.1 of the EIA Report.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
You must keep the promises when the mine starts operating, people
mustn't be taken to hospitals because of the mining.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Human
Health specialists (Appendix M and Appendix R). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Students must given bursaries. Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Xolisa Sikelenge
22-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Elizabeth Sibanda
X
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
What about our houses and the environment? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix E to Appendix S). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Finish the remaining work in the soup kitchen. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Dismantle the mining forum because they were not officially elected
by the community.
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Give community percentages of shares, empower SMMEs, empower
community Stakeholders, create projects that will sustain lives of
women and youth, roll out bursaries, create jobs. Build sports
facilities, employ people with disabilities, fund co-operations and
NPOs, build a computer-lab. Build houses for orphans and the poor,
declare your black economic partner, finish the remaining work in the
soup kitchen. If that is going to happen, then we fully support the
mine to open.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on the applicant including empowerment have been discussed in
Section 1.1 of the EIA Report.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
22-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Stanley Maemela and Zovuyo
Madikane
X
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Dismantle the mining forum because they were not officially elected
by the community.
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Neliswa Gcityama X 14-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
What are the benefits for the community or youth? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Walter Maake X 15-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
The mine must commence for job opportunities. Please provide
learner ships to improve the society.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Nontombi Maphikana X 18-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I need you as the mine to create some jobs and capacitate the
community, NPOs and SMMEs etc. We also need ABED Schools.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Women are always left behind, please empower them. We need skills,
trainings and workshops.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
We are tired of people who employ only from 18-35, can you also
include 36-59. Take our grievances seriously.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Xola Poni X 22-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
As the youth we need job opportunities, sport facilities and library. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
22-08-2018 by Comment
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Mmabatho Mokwena X
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List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mabel Malepa X 22-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Job creation, women empowerment, trainings, provide skills and also
assist in other assets that the women need.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Simon Makhoba X 21-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Job creation, help our community especially NPOs and SMMEs. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
As youth we need job creation, implementation of skills, trainings,
workshops and employment for young women. We also need sports
facilities, community park, technical centres, NPOs must be assisted,
capacitated and libraries.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Our environment is surrounded by big trees and bushes that needs to
be cut in terms of our safety.
This point is noted.
Dudu Tryphina Nkosi X 24-07-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Empowering of the community. Create jobs. Empowerment of
disabilities, build an old-age home and an orphanage. As the women
safety at Solplaatjie need some trainings, to be capacitated, sports
facilities, youth trainings and a library. We are the elderly structure.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Millicent Balincwadi X 15-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I would like to be assisted in extending our day care centre (ECD) so
we can help more community children. When can we expect an
answer from you in this request?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Bheki Radebe X 24-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
We are fully behind the opening of those shafts as that will reduce
poverty and high unemployment rates.
This point is noted.
Thabang Mokone X 21-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
We hope the mine will bring jobs, new hospitals and school in Ward
129. Reduce poverty
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
12-08-2018 by Comment
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Sinovuyo Innocentia Thisani X
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List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Monica Moloto X 24-06-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I am happy about the opening of the mine. I will be much more happy
if you could assist the kids in terms of doing a park for them and a play-
grounds.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
I am interested in the re-opening of the mine because it will create
jobs and change lives. The youth must also be empowered by means
of job opportunities and skills trainings. Clean or destroy bushes so
that it can be safe for kids and adults when passing through to school
or work. Fix the community halls as they are used for funerals and
weddings.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Clean or destroy bushes so that it can be safe for kids and adults when
passing through to school or work.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
We ask for gender equality in terms of employability, and that people
from 36-59 be employed.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
We want jobs in our community because a lot of the youth in the
community are unemployed. May mining help our youth and
community to build their future.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
We want scholarships and libraries, and schools. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
We want to see people from the community being employed. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
We need scholarship for the youth, high school and primary school,
libraries, parks for our children.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
12-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
France Mashaba
Siphokazi Matshinyane
Musa Dlamini
13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
13-08-2018 by Comment
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Women and young women empowerment, youth empowerment, job
creation, empowerment of NPOs, arts and cultural groups.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Can you please dissolve the mining forum as we are not aware of it. The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and has been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected].
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Women as safety promoters need to be assisted as we are busy
assisting the community in terms of safety.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
We would like you to assist the elderly women and women by
constructing sports facilities as we play netball, soccer and dance.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
I would like the project to give us as the community at least 30%. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
The project must employ the youth and community members. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Support through funding and needs we have as the center in the
community regarding children (ECD).
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Nothemba Innocentia Thisani
Tembekazi Sotuku
12-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Linda Dube
13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
14-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
X
X
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List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
I would appreciate if your company can empower the children by
ensuring they are educated, especially those who are not in creche
because of incapacity. The aim of this organization is to identify the
need of children and formulate programmes that will provide quality
responses in their lives.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Julia Mbulaleni X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
What minerals are you dealing with? Gold is the target resource but within the geological composition of the
gold reef there are small amounts of silver and very small amounts of
uranium as well that will be mined with the gold ore.
I would like to learn and grow more knowledge through an
apprenticeship program, and to gain experience and understanding of
mining.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
What does the West Wits mine produce? Gold is the target resource but within the geological composition of the
gold reef there are small amounts of silver and very small amounts of
uranium as well that will be mined with the gold ore.
How is our community going to benefit through the mine? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Will West Wits mining be able to accommodate non-experience
workers?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
When are you going to open the mine? The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
How are you going to communicate with us? Phone or email? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Will I be notified if my application is not approved? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Portia Simomophana X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
What will the community benefit from the mine? We hope you will
employ the youth from our community to reduce to much crime and
using of drugs. I would also like to be a part of the mine.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
When will this project take place? The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
How is it going to benefit the community? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Sisanda Zikhathile
Bernard Nthulane
Arnold Phasha, Sibongile
Khumalo, Andisiwe Tomose,
Vuyokaz, Sibusiso Memani,
Thozeka Khumalo
13-08-2018 by Comment
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13-08-2018 by Comment
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13-08-2018 by Comment
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X
X
X
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Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
I would like the mine to employ the youth as artisans. We have a large
number of youth with Grade 10 and 11 but lack work experience.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
The company must open an artisan school for our community and
support other small SMMEs.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
How will the mine assist the community? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Which minerals are you extracting from that mine? Gold is the target resource but within the geological composition of the
gold reef there are small amounts of silver and very small amounts of
uranium as well that will be mined with the gold ore.
How does the mining operate? Details on the mining operations of the project have been included in
Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
Won't the mine affect the health of the people (e.g. silicosis). This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Human
Health specialists (Appendix R). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Who is the owner of the mine? West Wits MLI (Proprietary) Limited.
Details of the applicant have been discussed in Section 1.1 of the EIA
Report.
How will the mine benefit the community? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
When and where are you going to start mining? The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
Details on the project locality has been included in Section 2.2 of the EIA
Report.
Please do this in a proper way because people are struggling to find
jobs.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Nomalungisa Mqontshane,
Portia Noncedo
Odwa Nompetsheni,
Avhantodi Tshinyani,
Avhapfani Mercy Tshilikwa,
Thapelo Mphobala, Andrew,
Thato Gaaname, Beauty
Moima, Yonela Chiliza,
Nomakwezi MabhadeniselaMduduzi Maseko,
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
When will the mine be opened? Who is the owner of the mine? The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
West Wits MLI (Proprietary) Limited.
How will the elderly people and community benefit from this? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
If ever the mine is opened will people who stay in Durban Deep be
relocated?
No resettlement of residents would be required as part of the project.
Lerato Jabane X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
We are happy because of the job opportunities that the mine comes
with. This will reduce crime-rates.
This point is noted.
Mphumeleli X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
How safe is the mine when I work underground? Although permits or approvals in terms of health and safety regulations
by West Wits fall outside the scope of the EIA process, the layout of the
various operations will have to comply with the requirements of all
relevant legislation e.g. the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (No. 29 of
1996) (MHSA).
Rosabalha Xayiya X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I want the mine to educate our community. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Phumeza Nodyiwana X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Concern is dust from the mining. Both as a nuisance and pollutant. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Moses Saka, Zodwa,
Murendeni Singo, Thembisa
Nyangase, Thobela Ntlabezi,
Rethabile Moedie,
Noluthando Thetyana
X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
When and where are you going to start mining? The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
Details on the project locality has been included in Section 2.2 of the EIA
Report.
Ephraim Netshisaulu, Eunice
Netshisaulu and Tebogo
Mohlala
X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Who is the owner of the mine? West Wits MLI (Proprietary) Limited.
Details of the applicant have been discussed in Section 1.1 of the EIA
Report.
13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Kagoentle Gomba X
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
When will the mine be opened? Who is the owner of the mine? The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
West Wits MLI (Proprietary) Limited.
Details of the applicant have been discussed in Section 1.1 of the EIA
Report.
How will the elderly people and community benefit from this? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Vuyokazi Magengenene and
Thozeka Khumalo
X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
How long will the Environmental Application process take? The environmental authorisation application process is a 300 calendar
day process from the date of submission of the application.
Seliyenda Bomela, Nhlamulo
Mathye, Smangele Ntombela,
Vuyokazi Nogangala, Funeka
Celaiso Ziyanda Mkhwambi,
Bongiwe Gudla and Buseka
Nompetsheni, Phokuhle
Maqakelana
X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I would like West Wits to provide the youth with jobs so that they can
provide for their families and stay away from drugs and alcohol abuse,
reduce poverty and reduce teenage pregnancy.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Kagiso Moholo X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
I have always been interested in working at a mine and learning more
about it. How long will this project run? When will it start? Is it a long
or short term project?
The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
Details on the project timeline has been included in Section 3.2.2 of the
EIA Report.
Zintle Vesele X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
How long will the Environmental Application process take? I would like
to be part of working underground.
The environmental authorisation application process is a 300 calendar
day process from the date of submission of the application.
Ntombizanele Khuzwayo X Please open an artisan school This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Lufuno Roselet Tshilukwa,
Masidiri Pfano, Thabo
Mosimaneng, Mabala
Khodani, Deborah Banda,
Mokgadi Emelda, James
Seokoma, Portia Mayila,
Nduduzo Sibiya, Lydia Jongile
13-08-2018 by Comment
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Sheet
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Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Ntombizanele Khuzwayo,
Funeka Celaiso, Bongiwe
Gudla, Buseka Nompetsheni,
Tebogo Mohlala
X How are we going to benefit from this mine? Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Ntombizanele Khuzwayo and
Nosibusiso Kiva
X In the event that the mine employees get sick or injured, is the Mine
going to take care of the hospital costs?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Ntombizanele Khuzwayo X When an employee dies, are there any benefits to the family? This will be as per the approved SLP.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Desry Selemane Please open an artisan school. This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Desry Selemane Is the mine not going to affect us? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix E to Appendix S). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Desry Selemane, Tebogo
Mohlala, Katleho Sebezo
How many people are going to be employed and how many working
hours?
Details on workforce required by the project and project timeline have
been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
Mary Penyenye X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
As a community member of Solplaatjie, how do I stop illegal
underground miners?
Through engagement with the SAPS.
Bonga Zikhathile, Noncando
Komati, Katleho Sebezo
There is plenty of unemployed youth at Solplaatjie and some have
matric. We would like to see change in our community in terms of
youth empowerment programmes to counteract challenges that the
youth are faced with.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Bonga Zikhathile Won't the mining affect the health of the residents? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Human
Health specialists (Appendix R). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Ndivhudzannyi Shandukani
and Nomaza Ndabeni
When are you going to start operating? The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
Ndivhudzannyi Shandukani,
Linda Mathimba
Is it safe to work on that mine? Although permits or approvals in terms of health and safety regulations
by West Wits fall outside the scope of the EIA process, the layout of the
various operations will have to comply with the requirements of all
relevant legislation e.g. the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (No. 29 of
1996) (MHSA).
13-08-2018 by Comment
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X
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Noluthando Gwadiso,
Nomaza Ndabeni, Thozeka
Khumalo, Xola Mokweni and
Nomathemba Ntlhokoa
Please give all the community members of various ages an
opportunity to work and take care of their families.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Noluthando Gwadiso Are women going to be employed? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Tshepo Tshobeng How will the community be affected? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Tshepo Tshobeng Will there be any opportunities for those with FET (N6) in Business
/Marketing Management?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Tshepo Tshobeng Should the project be approved, what kind of jobs will be available
and what are the requirements / qualifications required for the
opportunities that will be available?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Radzimbado Ndizulafhi I would like to know about my safety when working? Although permits or approvals in terms of health and safety regulations
by West Wits fall outside the scope of the EIA process, the layout of the
various operations will have to comply with the requirements of all
relevant legislation e.g. the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (No. 29 of
1996) (MHSA).
Radzimbado Ndizulafhi I would like to know whether this post is permanent or part-time?
How much will be earning?
Details on project timeline and workforce required by the project have
been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
Radzimbado Ndizulafhi Who is the owner of the mine? West Wits MLI (Proprietary) Limited.
Details of the applicant have been discussed in Section 1.1 of the EIA
Report.
Linda Mathimba X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
How will the information pertaining to how to join the mine be
communicated?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Boniswa Siko and Itumeleng
Thongwane
X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Where is the project going to be? Details of other support services including fuel storage facilities required
by the project have been discussed in Section 3.2.13 of the EIA Report.
13-08-2018 by Comment
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Onke Gwaza X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Will the mine hire only Ward 129 people or other people from other
areas?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Ncebakazi Mzinzeni When will the mine be open? The project will only commence upon receipt of environmental
authorisation from the DMR.
Ncebakazi Mzinzeni and
Nosibusiso Kiva
How does the mine affect community? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Ncebakazi Mzinzeni How long will it take? The environmental authorisation application process is a 300 calendar
day process from the date of submission of the application.
Ncebakazi Mzinzeni How much is the salary? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Unathi Ndwebisa X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Will the mine affect us in a negative way because we have double
storey houses, will the mining not lead to our houses collapsing?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Fezeka Mthembu and
Nosibusiso Kiva
X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Who is the owner of this company / mine? West Wits MLI (Proprietary) Limited.
Details of the applicant have been discussed in Section 1.1 of the EIA
Report.
Fezeka Mthembu X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
How are we as community going to gain from this? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable social and economic development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
Fezeka Mthembu X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
What is the purpose of doing this? In order to provide an opportunity for you to partake in a constructive
manner in the PPP, which has been undertaken to date in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended.
Fezeka Mthembu X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
What effect are we going to face as community? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
13-08-2018 by Comment
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X
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Sinovuyo Innocentia Thisani X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
How will the project take place once authorisation is granted? Details on the project timeline and mining activities of the project have
been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
Sinovuyo Innocentia Thisani X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
Will people who apply be all hired/fired? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Nosibusiso Kiva X 13-08-2018 by Comment
Sheet
What minerals do they mine? Gold is the target resource but within the geological composition of the
gold reef there are small amounts of silver and very small amounts of
uranium as well that will be mined with the gold ore.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
We act on behalf of Communities Against Mining, a registered
Interested and Affected Party (“I&AP”) for the environmental impact
assessment (“EIA”) process being undertaken for the West Wits
Mining Project proposed by West Wits MLI (Pty) Ltd (“West Wits” or
“the applicant”).
These comments are separate to our submission to the Department of
Mineral Resources (“DMR”) (which is copied to you) regarding the
applicant’s non-compliance with Regulation 11(2) requiring the
submission of a single application where there is an intended
undertaking of more than one activity as part of the same
development. If we are correct in our submission, the current Scoping
process is fundamentally flawed, as it does not include the proposed
Kimberley West and Creswell Park mining activities that are part of the
applicant’s same development.
For the proposed Kimberley West and Creswell Park opencast pits, two
separate Mining Permit (MP) applications have been applied for over
two separate farms . The MP areas have been removed from the
Prospecting Right (PR) area via a Section 102 in terms of the Mineral and
Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (No. 28 of 2002)
(MPRDA). The chief motives for beginning mining under a MP were
based on: the directive received from the DMR to mine the ore close to
surface, thereby also discouraging artisanal/illegal miners in the area,
and to commence rehabilitation of the opencast pits; a shorter
timeframe is also required for a MP to be approved by the DMR.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Non-compliance with Appendix 2 of the Regulations: Scoping
Process and Report
We note at the outset our dissatisfaction that comments submitted by
I&APs during the public participation process that commenced in late
March 2018, and which included a public review of the Scoping Report
prepared in support of the original application for a mining right and
environmental authorisation, have not been included in this Scoping
Report. I&APs were also not informed that the comments they had
submitted previously would not be included.
The PPP followed as part of the original mining right and environmental
application that was lodged in April 2018 was included in the Scoping
Report submitted to the DMR in June 2018. However, due to the
submission of the revised mining right and environmental application
followed by the revised Scoping Report, a new public participation
process had to commence. Due to the scope change between the
original and revised applications and Scoping Reports, comments and
issues received during the original process were not all relevant to that
of the revised process. Therefore, the following reason was provided for
not including the comments from the original process and was stated in
the Executive Summary of the Scoping Report dated August 2018 which
was made available for public review as the reason for not including
them:
"A PPP was undertaken to inform the original mining right and
environmental application that was lodged in April 2018. The PPP
included notification of I&APs through distribution of a Background
Information Document (BID), placement of a series of newspaper
advertisements, placement of site notices over several occasions,
distribution of flyers, radio announcements, focussed engagement and
meetings with community structures, public scoping meetings and
review of the original Scoping Report and/or summary. Although a new
PPP is being undertaken in support of the current application, a detailed
understanding of the I&AP groups and related concerns and issues was
gleaned from this process. The nature of the project (that is, open pit
and underground mining) and overall project location has not changed
and therefore this knowledge is deemed relevant to the current
application ."
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 84 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Non-compliance with Appendix 2 of the Regulations: Scoping
Process and Report
It is unacceptable to simply state that these I&APs comments have
been used to inform the Scoping Report currently under review but
not formally record them therein, especially as it is acknowledged in
Section 6.2 of the Scoping Report that, “the nature of the project (that
is, open pit and underground mining) and overall project location has
not changed and therefore this knowledge [i.e. a detailed
understanding of the I&AP groups and related concerns and issues] is
deemed relevant to the current application ”
The PPP followed as part of the original mining right and environmental
application that was lodged in April 2018 was included in the Scoping
Report submitted to the DMR in June 2018. However, due to the
submission of the revised mining right and environmental application
followed by the revised Scoping Report, a new public participation
process had to commence. Due to the scope change between the
original and revised applications and Scoping Reports, comments and
issues received during the original process were not all relevant to that
of the revised process. Therefore, the following reason was provided for
not including the comments from the original process and was stated in
the Executive Summary of the Scoping Report dated August 2018 which
was made available for public review as the reason for not including
them:
"A PPP was undertaken to inform the original mining right and
environmental application that was lodged in April 2018. The PPP
included notification of I&APs through distribution of a Background
Information Document (BID), placement of a series of newspaper
advertisements, placement of site notices over several occasions,
distribution of flyers, radio announcements, focussed engagement and
meetings with community structures, public scoping meetings and
review of the original Scoping Report and/or summary. Although a new
PPP is being undertaken in support of the current application, a detailed
understanding of the I&AP groups and related concerns and issues was
gleaned from this process. The nature of the project (that is, open pit
and underground mining) and overall project location has not changed
and therefore this knowledge is deemed relevant to the current
application ."
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 85 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Non-compliance with Appendix 2 of the Regulations: Scoping
Process and Report
I&APs spent considerable time and effort preparing and submitting
comments, attending the first and second round of meetings, and
reviewing and commenting on the previous version of the draft
Scoping Report. They had a legitimate expectation that these
comments would be included in the current Scoping Report and
accompanied by an indication of which issues were incorporated,
alternatively the reasons for not including them, as per the
requirements of Appendix 2 of the Regulations.
The PPP followed as part of the original mining right and environmental
application that was lodged in April 2018 was included in the Scoping
Report submitted to the DMR in June 2018. However, due to the
submission of the revised mining right and environmental application
followed by the revised Scoping Report, a new public participation
process had to commence. Due to the scope change between the
original and revised applications and Scoping Reports, comments and
issues received during the original process were not all relevant to that
of the revised process. Therefore, the following reason was provided for
not including the comments from the original process and was stated in
the Executive Summary of the Scoping Report dated August 2018 which
was made available for public review as the reason for not including
them:
"A PPP was undertaken to inform the original mining right and
environmental application that was lodged in April 2018. The PPP
included notification of I&APs through distribution of a Background
Information Document (BID), placement of a series of newspaper
advertisements, placement of site notices over several occasions,
distribution of flyers, radio announcements, focussed engagement and
meetings with community structures, public scoping meetings and
review of the original Scoping Report and/or summary. Although a new
PPP is being undertaken in support of the current application, a detailed
understanding of the I&AP groups and related concerns and issues was
gleaned from this process. The nature of the project (that is, open pit
and underground mining) and overall project location has not changed
and therefore this knowledge is deemed relevant to the current
application ." Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Non-compliance with Appendix 2 of the Regulations: Scoping
Process and Report
Of equal concern is the Scoping Report’s lack of locality plans and
descriptions of all listed activities for which environmental
authorisation and a waste management licence are being sought, as
Appendix 2 of the Regulations requires.
As per Section 2. (1) (c) of Appendix 2 of the National Environmental
Management Act, 1998 (No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) and Environmental
Impact Assessment Regulations (EIA Regulations) published in
Government Notice (GN) No. 982 of 4 December 2014, as amended, an
infrastructure plan of the project showing the location and extent of all
activities applied for at an appropriate scale is provided in Section 3.2 of
the EIA Report.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Non-compliance with Appendix 2 of the Regulations: Scoping
Process and Report
Apart from the mining activities, the access and haul roads, residue
stockpiles (waste rock dumps and topsoil berms) and primary
processing facilities, there is no such plan or proper description
included of inter alia bulk water, sewage and wastewater pipelines;
sewage and wastewater treatment plants; bioremediation plant;
water storage dams; hazardous waste storage lagoons; fuel storage
facilities; watercourse crossings; and notice boards, despite these
triggering listed activities in their own right.
As per Section 2. (1) (c) of Appendix 2 of the NEMA and EIA Regulations
(2014), as amended, an infrastructure plan of the project showing the
location and extent of all activities applied for at an appropriate scale is
provided in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
Detailed site layout plans of the infrastructure complexes have been
provided in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Non-compliance with Appendix 2 of the Regulations: Scoping
Process and Report
There is also no description or assessment of site alternatives for
these other listed activities. There is also no description of design and
layout alternatives for the two underground mining activities and their
respective aboveground infrastructure complexes.
Access route alternatives have been identified by the Traffic specialist
(Appendix O) and have been discussed in Section 6.1.4 of the EIA
Report.
Due to the reasons provided in the Scoping Report, design and layout
alternatives do not currently exist for the infrastructure complexes and
underground workings, however alternatives will be identified and
described during the EIA phase based on the outcomes of the PPP and
findings of the specialist studies (see Section 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 of the
Scoping Report dated August 2018).
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Non-compliance with Appendix 2 of the Regulations: Scoping
Process and Report
Apart from the statements in the Scoping Report that “[a]ll run-of
mine material will be transported to an existing processing plant off-
site for concentrating of minerals ”, there is no further description
about the project impacts off-site, including those in respect of the
tailings generated by the mining activities.
The processing plant and related tailings facility(s)(s) are already in
existence, is located off site and have an approved authorisation to
receive run-of mine material. Therefore the processing plant and its
related impacts does not form part of the West Wits mining right and
environmental application.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 87 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Non-compliance with Appendix 2 of the Regulations: Scoping
Process and Report
If any of the information mentioned above is not yet available, we
submit that the applicant has been premature in submitting its
application. Without such information, there can be no compliance
with Appendix 2 of the EIA regulations; no meaningful identification
and assessment of impacts or public participation; no acceptance of
the Scoping Report by DMR and no therefore, no granting of an
environmental authorisation or waste management licence.
As mentioned above, all information as required by Appendix 2 of the
EIA Regulations (2014) has been provided in the Scoping Report dated
August 2018).
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Non-compliance with Appendix 2 of the Regulations: Scoping
Process and Report
For these reasons we submit that the DMR should reject the Scoping
Report outright as this flaw cannot be remedied by simply including
the requisite information in the Final Scoping report to DMR (as this
would defy the requirements of public participation), or as is the EAP’s
recorded intention, to address gaps in the EIA phase.
As mentioned above, all information as required by Appendix 2 of the
EIA Regulations (2014) has been provided in the Scoping Report dated
August 2018).
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Non-compliance with Appendix 2 of the Regulations: Scoping
Process and Report
We also submit that the applicant is not entitled to an extension under
Regulation 3(7) in order to address the flaws in the Scoping Report as
the absence of this mandatory information cannot be viewed as an
unanticipated expansion of scope or an exceptional circumstance.
To date no extensions have been requested or granted by the DMR.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
As set out above, we submit that the Scoping Report as it currently
stands is fatally flawed in a number of respects, such that the DMR is
required to reject submission of the Scoping Report in its entirety.
However, should the DMR accept this document, we submit that
proposed plan of study for undertaking the EIA process is also
fundamentally flawed, as follows.
As mentioned above, all information as required by Appendix 2 of the
EIA Regulations (2014) has been provided in the Scoping Report dated
August 2018).
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 88 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
Our comments on the plan of study for undertaking the EIA as set out
in Section 7 of the Scoping Report pertain to the proposed:
- alternatives (Section 7.1);
- specialists studies (Sections 7.2 – 7.4); and
- public participation process (Section 7.7).
The plan of study for undertaking the EIA process requires the
description of the alternatives to be considered and assessed within
the preferred site. Except for the opencast mining activities, there is
no such description of alternatives in Section 7.1, or Section 6.1 to
which Section 7.1 refers.
Access route alternatives have been identified by the Traffic specialist
(Appendix O) and have been discussed in Section 6.1.4 of the EIA
Report.
Due to the reasons provided in the Scoping Report, design and layout
alternatives do not currently exist for the infrastructure complexes and
underground workings, however alternatives will be identified and
described during the EIA phase based on the outcomes of the PPP and
findings of the specialist studies (see Section 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 of the
Scoping Report dated August 2018).
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
In respect of the specialist studies:
We note that no provision has been made for a specialist to assess the
impact of the proposed project on the planning framework or
proposed developments not yet commenced. This is considered
essential for a project of this nature, which has a lifespan of over 30
years and will sterilise the use of such land until and unless land is
successfully rehabilitated after mining has concluded.
A town planner has been identified as part of the technical project team
to provide guidance and advice.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
In respect of the specialist studies:
We also do not support the proposal for there not be a specialist
study for assessing the impacts on geology. This is a key issue that has
been raised by I&APs, particular because of the prevalence of sink
holes in the area as a result of mining activities, and the questionable
stability of the land post closure.
This issue has been noted and relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 89 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
In respect of the specialist studies:
As per the 2017 Public Participation Guidelines, we request that
extensive consultation is had with I&APs within the project area with
the express purpose of gathering more information on the existing
socio-economic and environmental problems that local residents
already suffer from in the area. This information should then be
provided to the respective specialists to consider and address in their
specialist reports.
This issue has been noted and has been addressed by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
In respect of the specialist studies:
Apart from assessing the on-site impacts, we request that the
biodiversity specialist also identifies and assesses the impact of the
proposed development on the regional ecological linkages (current
and planned) as well as the ability of the land to regenerate and
support biodiversity after the respective areas have been mined.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Biodiversity
specialist (Appendix F). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
In respect of the specialist studies:
We request that the socio-economic specialist and the vibration and
blasting specialist include in their assessments the impacts of blasting
on low-cost and informal dwellings, as these buildings and structures
are likely to be of lower building standards, and therefore, less robust.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration and Socio-economic specialists (Appendix M and Appendix Q).
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
In respect of the proposed public participation process, we do not
agree that a 30-day I&AP comment period on the EIA Report, the
Environmental Management Programme (“EMPr”) and specialist
reports meets the objective of Integrated Environmental Management
in Section 23 of NEMA to “ensure adequate and appropriate
opportunity for public participation ”.
Extensive PPP has been conducted as part of the revised application
process (see Section 6.2 of the scoping Report dated August 2018).
Although this is not a stipulated requirement, the NEMA EIA Regulations
(2014) as amended, does state that the EIA Report has to be subjected
to a PPP of at least 30 days.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 90 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
The prescribed 30 days in the Regulations is the minimum number of
days required for public review of reports; it is not a fixed or
maximum number. As per the 2017 Public Participation Guideline,
“the minimum requirements for public participation outlined in the
EIA Regulations will not necessarily be sufficient for all applications …..
and it may be necessary in some situations to incorporate extra
steps”.
We submit that this is precisely such a situation, and that extra steps
are necessary if the EIA process is to fulfil Section 23 and the Section 2
principles of NEMA, in particular the principle that requires the
promotion of “[t]he participation of all interested and affected parties
in environmental governance …… and all people must have the
opportunity to develop the understanding, skills and capacity
necessary for achieving equitable and effective participation, and
participation by vulnerable and disadvantaged persons must be
ensured”.
Although this is not a stipulated requirement, the NEMA EIA Regulations
(2014) as amended, does state that the EIA Report has to be subjected
to a PPP of at least 30 days.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 91 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
Some of these extra steps described in the Guideline include:
4.8.1. addressing the perceptions of unrealistic expectations of the
project (e.g. job creation) through consultation;
4.8.2. making the executive summary of reports available in two other
regional languages (we suggest three additional languages given the
project context – see below);
4.8.3. addressing the high social diversity (socio-economic status,
language and cultural) in the area through proper consultation; and
4.8.4. including mechanisms that will ensure full participation by
people with special needs (e.g. illiteracy, differently abled, etc.).
We therefore submit that the following public participation steps in
the EIA phase, particularly in view of the voluminous and highly
technical reports that are anticipated should be included:
A 60-day comment period for the draft EIA Report, inclusive of
specialist studies and EMPr.
Although this is not a stipulated requirement, the NEMA EIA Regulations
(2014) as amended, does state that the EIA Report has to be subjected
to a PPP of at least 30 days.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
We therefore submit that the following public participation steps in
the EIA phase, particularly in view of the voluminous and highly
technical reports that are anticipated should be included:
A full day workshop or open day to be held with specialists at an easily
accessible venue and suitable day and time, with translation services
available, to allow I&APs to engage verbally with the specialists over
their findings.
This is not a requirement by the NEMA EIA Regulations (2014) as
amended.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 92 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
We therefore submit that the following public participation steps in
the EIA phase, particularly in view of the voluminous and highly
technical reports that are anticipated should be included:
An executive summary of the draft EIA report in Afrikaans, isiZulu and
Sesotho, in addition to English.
The executive summary has been communicated in the most
appropriate language spoken in the area.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
We therefore submit that the following public participation steps in
the EIA phase, particularly in view of the voluminous and highly
technical reports that are anticipated should be included:
Full, objective disclosure with respect to the numbers of jobs for the
local community expected to be created, a description of the type of
skills that will be required for those jobs, and the approximate
timeline within which such jobs will be created.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
We therefore submit that the following public participation steps in
the EIA phase, particularly in view of the voluminous and highly
technical reports that are anticipated should be included:
Full, objective disclosure of business opportunities for the local
community expected to be created, a detailed description of the type
of the business opportunities and requirements for access of those
opportunities and approximate timelines within which those
opportunities will be created.
This will be as per the approved SLP.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 93 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Plan of study for undertaking the EIA process
Unless the plan is revised to address the inadequacies described
above, we place on record that we do not agree with the plan of study
for undertaking the EIA as currently proposed.
As mentioned above, all information as required by Appendix 2 of the
EIA Regulations (2014) has been provided in the Scoping Report dated
August 2018).
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Request for additional information
In addition to our comments on the Scoping Report, we request the
following material information:
A copy of the new application for environmental authorisation lodged
with DMR on 24 July 2018 or thereabouts;
A copy of the application for Environmental Authorisation in support of
the Mining Right Application was provided (see proof included in
Appendix F of the Scoping Report dated December 2018).
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Request for additional information
In addition to our comments on the Scoping Report, we request the
following material information:
The reason/s why West Wits submitted a new application for a mining
right to DMR;
During the PPP of the original mining right application process, issues
and concerns were raised by I&APs. The project team are trying to
consider these comments received. However, in order to incorporate
these comments, changes to the scope of the project were required
which lead to the need to re-apply for the mining right and supporting
environmental authorisation applications. Therefore to inform you
adequately that the application was re-submitted and a new Scoping
Report went out for public review.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Request for additional information
In addition to our comments on the Scoping Report, we request the
following material information:
Details regarding West Wits’ intentions in respect of Main/South Reef
West that has been excluded from the current application;
In the event that the applicant would like to expand underground
mining areas within the mine site e.g. Main/South Reef West that is not
included in the current mining right application process, an EIA
amendment process will have to be followed.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Request for additional information
In addition to our comments on the Scoping Report, we request the
following material information:
Detailed information of the processing of the ore off-site, including
the name of the facility, the volumes of tailings that will be generated
from ore mined as part of the West Wits Mining Project, the licences
the facility holds and the measures that it has in place to prevent
pollution and environmental degradation;
According to West Wits, the off-site processing plant that has been
identified for the concentrating of minerals is located approximately 40
km from the proposed West Wits project area.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 94 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Request for additional information
In addition to our comments on the Scoping Report, we request the
following material information:
Detailed terms of reference for each of the specialists. The
summarised paragraphs in the Scoping Report are insufficiently
detailed and do not allow I&APs a full understanding of what the
studies will entail;
As per the Appendix 2 of the NEMA EIA Regulations (2014) as amended,
the specialists' terms of reference as included in Section 7 of the
Scoping Report includes the environmental aspects, as well as a
description of the proposed method of assessing the environmental
aspects and the aspects to be assessed. The detailed terms of reference
of each specialist study has been included in the respective specialist
reports included as Appendix E to S of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 95 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Request for additional information
In addition to our comments on the Scoping Report, we request the
following material information:
Notification of any extension that is requested, and granted in terms
of Regulation 3(7), including copies of correspondence submitted to
DMR motivating for such an extension and the communications from
DMR containing its decision in response thereto; and
To date no extensions have been requested or granted by the DMR.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Request for additional information
In addition to our comments on the Scoping Report, we request the
following material information:
An electronic copy of the Final Scoping Report submitted to DMR,
should the applicant proceed with the submission of a final Scoping
Report despite its shortcomings, in which the changes to the current
draft version are highlighted for ease of reference.
We reserve the right to comment further on issues raised in this
submission as well as those not raised, should the Scoping Report be
accepted, and environmental authorisation ultimately granted, and
should we choose to exercise our right to appeal.
All registered I&APs were provided access to the electronic copy of the
Scoping Report as submitted to the DMR highlighting the changes since
the public review period.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 3 September
2018
Lastly, we remind the EAP of her obligations prescribed by Regulation
13 to be objective, even if this results in views and findings that are
not favourable to the application, and to disclose all material
information to I&APs that reasonably has or may have the potential of
influencing any decision to be taken by DMR and the objectivity of any
report. We do so because we have been extremely concerned about
the apparent lack of independence and objectivity in the Kimberley
West and Creswell Park EIA application processes and basic
assessment reports, and as such, have requested that the DMR
investigate these allegations in terms of Regulation 14.
Please refer to the undertaking by the Environmental Assessment
Practitioner (EAP) (see Sections 17 and 32 of the EIA Report).
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 96 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Musa Zwane X E-mail received on 06
August 2018
Will the proposed activities need an Atmospheric Emission Licence
(AEL)? If so, have you started with the application process it?
None of the project activities will require an AEL.
Avinash Ramsaywok X E-mail received on 07
August 2018
Will there be any baseline PM10 and PM2.5 studies done before the
project commences??
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Air Quality
specialist (Appendix J). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Adelaide Sehlolo X E-mail received on 08
August 2018
I have concern regarding the mining. Is it not going to affect our health
and environment?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix E to Appendix S). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 97 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (Communities
Against Mining (CAM))
Is Creswell Park getting a park? The City of Joburg is the owner of that land and would like to create a
park.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Will it be done in accordance with the IDP of the city? The City of Joburg is the owner of that land and would like to create a
park.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
It is a community project and the city has nothing to do with it. The City of Joburg is the owner of that land and would like to create a
park.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
What is the zoning of the area? Kimberley West has not been rezoned as yet. Creswell Park has not
been rezoned but an application was submitted to the CoJ.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
You mentioned that it would be more beneficial to the community if
the area is mined quicker. How can that be?
The duration of any impacts due to the mining will be shorter and the
exposure of the communities will be over a shorter period.
Gregg Palm X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
You are not affected by the mining like us residents who are exposed
to the impacts.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix E to Appendix S). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
What is the distance from the mining to the nearest residents in
Creswell Park?
The distance is approximately 50 m.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Would you agree to mining taking place 50 m from your house? It is not as clear cut as that and that if there was mining taking place 50
m from his home that he would want the mining company to mine
responsibly in terms of their environmental and social commitments.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
What will you do with the zamazamas? By mining and removing the resource the presence of the illegal miners
will be controlled.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Since you started exploring and mining in the area the illegal mining
and crime has increased. Your presence and activities have alerted the
illegal miners that there is a resource to be mined.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
You are okay with affecting other people’s lives. This issue has been noted and has been considered by the various
environmental specialists (Appendix E to Appendix S). Relevant impacts
including mitigation and monitoring measures have been assessed and
included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 98 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
You want to control dust with water. Do you have a water use licence
(WUL)? If you reach the water table you will pollute the environment
and the community.
A WUL application (WULA) process has commenced.
Gregg Palm X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
In your WULA, must the community be consulted? The consultation was part of the PPP to date and the consultation
process is ongoing.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Have you consulted directly with the community in Creswell Park? Yes.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Do you have evidence that notification of the community in Creswell
Park was halted or stopped?
Yes.
Mametlwe Sebei X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
In Creswell Park there was prospecting and the community called the
police. The zamazamas noticed that there are minerals and now they
are mining there illegally. Now we have an influx of zamazamas.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Mametlwe Sebei X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Where in the law is it stated that the DMR will not approve
development of an area where there is a resource?
There is a prospecting right over that area and that the DMR will not
approve any development over that area if there is a prospecting right
over the area and if a development could potentially lock up or sterilise
a resource because that would mean that the country would forfeit
taxes, royalties and opportunities related to that resource.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
During your consultation process you have consulted with soft
communities where the carrot of job opportunities were dangled in
front of their noses but you will need skilled people in your operations
and there are not many skilled people in those communities where
you have consulted.
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and have been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
What resources are you after? Gold is the target resource but within the geological composition of the
gold reef there are small amounts of silver and very small amounts of
uranium as well that will be mined with the gold ore.
Mametlwe Sebei X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
How will there be no radiation if you are mining uranium as well? Radiation is a product of the processing of the ore and that any radiation
will only be in the tailings. Primary mineral processing will take place on
site, where ore will be crushed prior to transportation off-site. All run-of
mine material will be transported to an existing off-site processing plant
including a tailings facility for concentrating of minerals.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 99 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Please send us the radiation specialist’s details. Please refer to the Radiological specialist report in Appendix K of the EIA
Report.
Gregg Palm X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Will you create radiation? Radiation will only be created if uranium is present in the ore and with
the processing of the uranium.
Gregg Palm X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
If I buy the land where you intend to mine, will I not be able to
develop that land?
The DMR will not approve any development that will sterilise a resource
of which they are the custodians of.
Mametlwe Sebei X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
To date we are not aware of any closure certificates issued to a mine
following the rehabilitation of the land. Where has any development
taken place on rehabilitated land. What developments will take place
on the rehabilitated land following the mining?
The owners of the land have specific development plans and end uses
for the land following mining. The rehabilitation of the mining areas
must be done according to a rehabilitation plan which must specify the
methods and standards to be applied to ensure that the end use can be
achieved. The cost of the rehabilitation will be offset against the grade
of the resource to determine whether it is still profitable to mine that
resource.
Gregg Palm X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Your benefit is to my detriment. Why would you want to mine where
people live? I bear the brunt of the bad part of mining. You are here to
make money at my expense.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
You are doing it at the behest of the landowner. What development
can happen in Creswell Park?
The planned end use for the Creswell Park area is mixed industrial.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Nothing can happen there. That is a wet area and no development can
take place there.
A wetland specialist investigation was conducted over the area and the
specialist report did not indicate that the area is a wetland.
Mametlwe Sebei X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
The vegetation of that area shows that it is a wetland and during
prospecting the water table was also intercepted at shallow depths.
A wetland specialist investigation was conducted over the area and the
specialist report did not indicate that the area is a wetland.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
The Creswell Park area is owned by the CoJ. Did you approach the CoJ
or did the CoJ approach you about developing the area?
We request the records of that meeting with the CoJ.
The CoJ was approached as the landowner in terms of the legislative
requirements for a mining permit application. The CoJ then expressed
their end use requirements for that area.
The CoJ was approached to notify them of the proposed project and to
obtain objections and or comments and concerns. They were not
approached to inform them that there is a benefit to the city.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 100 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Has any housing or other development taken place on an area that
has been rehabilitated following mining?
I will not use that land for housing development if I were you. If the
community can influence the city not to use that land for housing, we
will do it.
There is an example thereof in Rustenburg but that the rehabilitation
and compaction of the area must be done very well. It is a very costly
exercise to compact and rehabilitate an open pit.
The grade of the resource will determine whether it will be feasible for
the mining to continue because if the cost of the rehabilitation exceeds
the value of the resource it may not wish to continue with the project.
Gregg Palm X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
If you dig the pit and it is not cost effective to rehabilitate the pit, what
will happen then?
The financial provision must be made for the rehabilitation of the mine
as part of the mining right or permit requirements.
Gregg Palm X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
The community will not benefit. Your goal is to mine on my doorstep
and make profit.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Mametlwe Sebei X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
There are people who will be affected and they have spent their life
savings to live there. The geology in Gauteng is the same everywhere.
Why do they only mine and prospect in poor areas and not in rich
areas?
The geology is not the same everywhere. The gold reef is situated in this
area and not in other places.
Gregg Palm X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
I am harmed because of the area where I stay. I couldn’t choose
where I wanted to live because of the previous dispensation but now I
will be negatively affected by mining because of that.
West Wits has improved their mining methods to have a minimal impact
on people in the proximity of the mining. No blasting will take place and
excentric rippers reducing the noise from the operations.
Gregg Palm X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
The EAP must consider alternative land uses for that area. West Wits has improved their mining methods to have a minimal impact
on people in the proximity of the mining. No blasting will take place and
excentric rippers reducing the noise from the operations.
Gregg Palm X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
No matter how you mine, it will affect me. West Wits has improved their mining methods to have a minimal impact
on people in the proximity of the mining. No blasting will take place and
excentric rippers reducing the noise from the operations.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
I ask of you that as you continue with this process, that you leave a
legacy and a positive contribution to the country.
West Wits has made specific commitments in the EIA with regards to
community development and rehabilitation which are binding on them
and must be complied with.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 101 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Eddie Milne still works for you and he used to work for Mintails and he
was involved with projects where they broke the law. We do not trust
the process.
This point is noted.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
You are saying that black communities must suffer and die. This point is noted.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
What will you rehabilitate? West Wits will rehabilitate what we they have disturbed.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Will you use water for dust suppression? Where will you source the
water from?
Details on water supply and management required by the project have
been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Will you use clean borehole water? The groundwater will be mine water from old underground workings.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
The opencast pits will be approximately 30 m deep. Will you
encounter holings from old workings? Will the dirty water return
underground? Will there be ponding or damming of water?
Holings from old workings will be encountered and water will return
underground via these holings but the water that returns underground
will not affect the quality of the groundwater. No ponding of surface
water will take place.
Details on water supply and management required by the project have
been discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIA Report.
Gregg Palm X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Your specialists have conducted their research and studies and found
that it is in order to proceed with the mining because they are paid by
you.
Independent specialists have already appointed for the project and that
they are objective in their assessments and that the mine will not pay
for a second set of specialists.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Can the community appoint its own specialists to conduct their own
investigations but the mine pays for these specialists?
Independent specialists have already appointed for the project and that
they are objective in their assessments and that the mine will not pay
for a second set of specialists.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Can you give us the assurance that no dams will be affected by the
operations?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Groundwater
and Surface Water specialists (Appendix G and Appendix H) and
potential impacts on surface water and groundwater have been
assessed in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
West Wits suggested that a follow up meeting be held with the
specialists who have conducted the assessments, who would provide
better clarity on the matters.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 102 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
In terms of communication we have had very little communication
with regards to the current mining operations. Where are they mining
currently?
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Will that area also be rehabilitated and for what use? This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
That area is mined under a DMR directive. May we have a copy of that
directive?
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Why don’t you just mine under a directive similar to what you are
doing at Sol Plaatjie? Why go through the whole mining right and
mining permit application process? You are asking us to trust you
when you can just get a directive to mine without a mining right.
West Wits wants to mine under a mining right and do not want to
circumvent the legislative process. That is why they are conducting this
whole process.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
When an issue is raised in a meeting and via email, there is no
response from the EAP. Why not?
The process was not at a stage where detailed information was available
at the time or responses to questions could be given for which there
were no answers at the time. Individual responses would be required
for the issues that were raised during the process.
All submissions from the meetings and via correspondence are
answered in the different reports distributed for public review.
Stakeholders can review the reports and verify whether their comments
have been recorded and sufficiently addressed as part of the comments
and response report.
Mametlwe Sebei X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
You are mining already and then afterwards you start the consultation
process.
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 103 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
The communities need to be capacitated to understand the process
and the complex studies undertaken because we do not have the
knowledge of the people who have compiled the studies.
West Wits suggested that a follow up meeting be held with the
specialists who have conducted the assessments, who would provide
better clarity on the matters.
Gregg Palm X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Executive summaries of the reports must be distributed because a
two thousand page document will take too long to review in 30 days.
The executive summaries of the Scoping Reports were distributed
during the public review periods. The executive summary of the EIA
Report has also been distributed during the public review period.
Nyanda Khanyile X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
The attendance registers at the meetings imply that if you sign it you
support the mining.
At the public meetings the attendance registers had a note at the
bottom which stated that the attendance register is merely to obtain
the contact details of interested and affected parties to update the I&AP
database for future correspondence and does not imply support or
condoning the proposed mining.
Mametlwe Sebei X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
The perception is that if you attend the meeting you are in support of
the mining.
At the public meetings the attendance registers had a note at the
bottom which stated that the attendance register is merely to obtain
the contact details of interested and affected parties to update the I&AP
database for future correspondence and does not imply support or
condoning the proposed mining.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
We saw a list of people in an email to the DMR in support of the
mining. Why was a list not included of the people opposing the
mining?
West Wits is not aware of such an email or such a list.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
You said in the Roodepoort Record that you felt threatened at the
public meeting in the Roodepoort City Hall, why did you feel
threatened?
She felt threatened when she was surrounded be a number of men
pointing fingers and shouting at her.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
The people at the meetings felt frustrated that their questions were
not answered at the meetings.
The purpose of the scoping phase is to provide stakeholders with the
project background and available information and to receive
information from the stakeholders to formulate the scope for the
impact assessment to be conducted. Not all questions could be
answered because the assessments of the potential impacts have not
been conducted. The questions would all be answered in the EIA phase
of the project.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 104 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
What benefit does the community get out of this project? Can we get
reports that specify employment numbers?
This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Who funds the school and clinic? This will be as per the approved SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
John Kirsten X Focussed meeting held on 6
March 2019 (CAM)
Can you refrain from stating that you are the solution to the
zamazama problem?
West Wits is part of a solution to a bigger problem.
Rand Leases Property (RLP) X Focussed meeting held on 6
November 2018 (RLP)
RLP requested access to the Resource statement. This is available on the West Wits website and a copy has been provided
to RLP on 20 November 2018.
Rand Leases Property (RLP) X Focussed meeting held on 6
November 2018 (RLP)
Implementation of the Mining Right (MR) will have potentially
extreme economic consequences.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Rand Leases Property (RLP) X Focussed meeting held on 6
November 2018 (RLP)
RLP requests assurance that the land will be appropriately
rehabilitated.
Details of the financial provision prepared for the project, including
rehabilitation costs have been discussed in sections 18, 28 and Appendix
S of the EIA Report.
Rand Leases Property (RLP) X Focussed meeting held on 6
November 2018 (RLP)
It was requested that RLP be notified once the scoping report has
been accepted by the DMR, in order for RLP to plan for when the
Environmental Impact Assessment Report will be complete and
available for scrutiny. The reason for this is that the report is typically
extensive and can take a long time to review.
RLP has been notified that the DMR has accepted the Scoping Report on
9 April 2019.
Rand Leases Property (RLP) X Focussed meeting held on 6
November 2018 (RLP)
RLP strongly recommends that West Wits comes to an agreement
with MAXAM Dantex South Africa (Pty) Ltd (MAXAM Dantex).
According to City of Johannesburg (COJ) MAXAM Dantex do not have all
the required permits in place.
MAXAM Dantex holds a 20 year rolling lease with RLP.
A circular buffer zone exists where an agreement is required to
undermine the surface area, as mining will commence 50 m from
surface.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 105 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Rand Leases Property (RLP) X Focussed meeting held on 6
November 2018 (RLP)
RLP considers the 10 year MWP insufficient as it only details 10 years’
of mine planning.
RLP request a 30 year mining plan as they need to strategise their land
use appropriately, particularly with regard to:
- The 20 year rolling lease with Dantex; and
- The housing developments, comprising of in excess of 1 000 units,
which require long term planning in terms of water and electrical
infrastructure.
It was proposed that a mining related scoping report, bearing in mind
the full 30 years life of mine, is considered. Among others, the following
aspects may feed into the scoping report:
- The K9B resource and model; and
- The K9A resource and model, which is yet to be completed.
Rand Leases Property (RLP) X Focussed meeting held on 6
November 2018 (RLP)
RLP enquired who is responsible for the rehabilitation of the tailings
dams, with particular reference to the DRD main dump.
It was stated that, according to the MPRDA the responsibility lies with
the MR holder; unless:
- An agreement was reached during surface right ownership transfer
that the surface right owner would take on the rehabilitation
responsibility;
- Furthermore, it was indicated that according to NEMA regulations, the
responsibility lies with the surface right holder.
Rand Leases Property (RLP) X Focussed meeting held on 6
November 2018 (RLP)
RLP stated that they have lost confidence in the MR applicant as the
details of the MR application, and the extent of the MR area, has
changed several times over the entire process:
The reason for the changes were due to:
- Many interested and affected parties (I&APs) being involved as the
MR application covers a densely populated area within the City of
Johannesburg;
- An agreement, or lack thereof, being made with surface rights owners;
- Compliance with law with respect to zoning;
- Existing infrastructure (e.g. the water supply pipelines).
Rand Leases Property (RLP) X Focussed meeting held on 6
November 2018 (RLP)
It was further commented by RLP that:
- Initially, they were told the Circular Shaft would not be utilised as
infrastructure for the mine;
- Two weeks later the statement was revoked and it was
communicated that Circular Shaft will be utilised;
The Circular Shaft was always present in the long term mine plan.
However, it did not feature in the initial 10 year MWP;
Celokuhle Nkosi X Comment Received on 23
May 2019 by comment
sheet
I would be happy if your project can employ skilled and unskilled
workers in Ward 40 and also business opportunities
This will be as per the approved SLP.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Alwyn Nortje X Comment Received on 24
May 2019 by Email
I take it that this is still in line with our settlement agreement and that
there are no deviations which might affect some other of our
properties/developments?
I see for example, that the open cast near Witpoortjie (the Mona Lise
Bird Reef) now seems to be away from our proposed Witpoortjie
Extension 71?
There are no deviations. The Mona Lisa has always been on Living Africa
land. Kimberley West I on the Extension 71, but that was part of the
Mining Permit and the Basic Assessment and therefore it is not reflected
in the SR/EIR as part of the Mining Right.
Kgarametsane - resident of
Grobler Park
X Comment Received on 30
May 2019 by Email
Are they still going to give us another chance to oppose these or they
just making it a formality?
The Scoping Report was accepted by the DMR on 25 March 2019. Upon
approval of the Final Scoping Report the EIA was then undertaken. The
EIA will be finalised taking all comments received into consideration and
will then be submitted to the DMR for decision making.
The public comment period for the Draft Scoping Report (August -
September 2018) and Draft EIA (May - June 2019) is now complete.
However, the EIA can still be reviewed online at:
https://slrconsulting.com/za/slr-documents/ and any final comments
submitted.
The DMR decision is expected within 107 calendar days from the July
2019 submission of the EIA Report (inclusive of public comments) to
DMR.
After the DMR has issued a decision
(a) all registered interested and affected parties are provided with
access to the decision and the reasons for such decision; and
(b) the attention of all registered interested and affected parties is
drawn to the fact that an appeal may be lodged against the decision.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 107 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
SolarReserve South Africa
(Pty) Ltd - Azminah Mayet on
behalf of Jason Gerber
X Comment Received on 19
June 2019 by Email
1. What does this document relate to?
a. Is it a for a Mining right to DMR or is this to be included in the EIA?
b. If this is for an application to DMR why are we commenting on the
Environmental and not the Mining Application?
c. Has your Scoping Report and EIA been awarded?
d. Please may we review your Scoping Report and EIA to understand
the impacts it may have on our Solar Site.
a. The Environmental Impact Assessment Report summary was sent out
to all I&APs on 22 May 2019. This document is a summary of the full EIA
that was produced as part of the Mining Right Application process. The
full EIA document was also available for review by I&APs at various
locations. Do we want to say where these were here? Comments on the
Draft EIA will be compiled into a Comments & Responses Report (this
document) and included in the Final EIA to be submitted to the DMR for
decision making.
b. The DMR is the Competent Authority for the EIA process for mining
operations.
c. The Scoping Report was accepted by the DMR on 25 March 2019.
Upon approval of the Final Scoping Report the EIA was then undertaken.
The EIA will be finalised taking all comments received into consideration
and will then be submitted to the DMR for decision making.
d. The public comment period for the Draft Scoping Report (August -
September 2018) and Draft EIA (May - June 2019) is now complete.
However, the EIA can still be reviewed online at:
https://slrconsulting.com/za/slr-documents/ and any final comments
submitted. The full public participation process undertaken for the
Scoping Phase can be seen in Section 6.2.1 of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 108 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
SolarReserve South Africa
(Pty) Ltd - Azminah Mayet on
behalf of Jason Gerber
X Comment Received on 19
June 2019 by Email
2. Have you submitted your application for a mining right?
a. Is the mining right application for the entire area?
b. When was the application submitted?
c. Is the application available to the public for comments?
d. Is it under consideration?
e. When will it be awarded?
The EIA process is just one of the requirements of the Mining Right
Application and is undertaken as a separate process by an independent
Environmental Assessment Practitioner, in this case SLR Consulting.
a. The MRA area is indicated in Figure 0-1 and Figure 0-2 of the EIA
Report.
b. The Scoping Report was submitted to the DMR for consideration on
11 December 2018 and was accepted on 25 March 2019. The EIA Report
is planned to be submitted to the DMR for decision making in July 2019.
The Mining Right Application Form was submitted directly by West Wits
to the DMR as a separate process to the EIA.
c. Both the Scoping Report and the EIA documents have been out for a
30 day public comment period. All registered I&APs were sent details of
where and when the documents were available for comment.
d & e. Once the Final EIA Report is submitted to the DMR they have 107
days to make a decision.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 109 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
SolarReserve South Africa
(Pty) Ltd - Azminah Mayet on
behalf of Jason Gerber
X Comment Received on 19
June 2019 by Email
3. You mentioned that the open cast mining with require 5-9 months
for mining and rehabilitation, however this may only occur within the
next 3 years
a. When do you predict you will commence with the open pit mining
at Mona Lisa?
b. How long will it take to mine and rehabilitate at Mona Lisa?
c. Can we see a schedule on the mining plan for Mona Lisa?
d. Would it be possible to change your mining schedule to ensure
Mona Lisa is mined first? – this may lessen the impact on our
development timeline and prevent any issues with any expirations on
our permits and agreements – we have a number of permits and
agreements already approved and signed
e. What protocols are put in place to assist other development
prospects which will now be impacted by this mining process –
extending permits or agreements which are already approved
The issue has been noted. A settlement agreement is in place with the
landowner to in turn coexist with their lessees.
SolarReserve South Africa
(Pty) Ltd - Azminah Mayet on
behalf of Jason Gerber
X Comment Received on 19
June 2019 by Email
4. What visual impacts do you expect?
a. How much dust will be released from the open pit mining
b. How will this affect the surrounding area?
c. Have you done a Air Quality Assessment and Dust simulation to
determine the quantity and directionality of the dust released during
the mining process?
d. If the solar plant and mining occurs simultaneously - do you believe
that dust will impact on the air quality and solar radiation (dust may
settle on the solar panels)?
These issues have been noted and have been considered by the Air
Quality and Visual specialists (Appendix J and Appendix N). Relevant
impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have been
assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
SolarReserve South Africa
(Pty) Ltd - Azminah Mayet on
behalf of Jason Gerber
X Comment Received on 19
June 2019 by Email
5. Will any blasting occur at Mona Lisa?
a. If so, how will this impact on the soil and ground stability of the
surrounding area?
b. How will the soil be rehabilitated to ensure its stability thereafter? –
the ground will need to be stable to prevent the solar panels from
sinking or tilting once it has been constructed
Blasting will only occur during the underground mining phase, there will
be no blasting for the open cast mining (ie no blasting for Mona Lisa pit).
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 110 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
SolarReserve South Africa
(Pty) Ltd - Azminah Mayet on
behalf of Jason Gerber
X Comment Received on 19
June 2019 by Email
6. What rehabilitation protocols are put in place post open cast
mining?
West Wits commits to rehabilitate the area in accordance with the
relevant legislation and the settlement agreement with the land owner.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
With regards to the monitoring of dust and water, how frequent will
this be? Will you be open to share the report with us? And how does
this affect Calgro's compliance?
The issue has been noted. Surface water and Groundwater monitoring
will be conducted on a monthly basis, while Air Quality monitoring will
be ongoing for the duration of open pit mining activities and
rehabilitation.
A settlement agreement is in place with the landowner.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
What is "appropriate design" ? Appropriate designs will be implemented to avoid or minimise
environmental impacts and pollution. Details on appropriate design e.g.
ventilation shaft outlet face away from any residential areas have been
discusssed in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
With regards to dust monitoring,we're supposed to notify the
department when we surpass a certain threshold. How will we
account for this jointly because you guys are also adding to it?
The issue has been noted. Air Quality monitoring will be conducted prior
to construction to establish the baseline, and for the duration of open
pit mining activities and rehabilitation.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
What is "appropriate equipment" for noise management? Details on appropriate noise equipment e.g. equipment with
specifications with lower sound power levels have been discussed under
Issue 12 of Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
Will the underground fuel storage tanks be inspected? If so, how
often?
Fuel storage tanks would be located on surface within the Bird Reef
Central and Kimberley Reef East Infrastructure Complexes.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
Which Greenhouse Gas strategies are in place? A greenhouse reduction strategy will be implemented during all mine
phases as described under Issue 10 of Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
What will be done with the medical waste? Medical waste will be stored in sealed containers in a bunded store until
it can be removed by a reputable waste contractor on a regular basis for
disposal at a licensed facility (Holfontein Disposal Site for hazardous
waste) (Section 3.2.12 of the EIA Report).
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 111 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
In terms of regulatory for the monitoring, would that be something
the EIA covers? Would it be information you have to give the DMR in
order for them to reach a decision? That Granted we're doing
monitoring, this is the regulatory we're looking at.
A detailed monitoring programme is included in the EMPr section of the
report which is legally binding. It outlines the requirements for
monitoring, roles and responsibilities and monitoring and reporting
frequency and time period. The monitoring programme covers all
aspects requiring monitoring including performance against the EMPr,
biodiversity, surface water, groundwater, air, noise and heritage (see
section 29 of the EIA Report).
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
Since you do your submission after your public participation, will you
come back to us and give us the final version of the EIA and the
monitoring regularities and timeframes?
The EIA Report (inclusive of responses to public comments received) will
be available online at: https://slrconsulting.com/za/slr-documents/.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
With the underground mining that will be taking place, none of it is
happening under the houses?
Underground mining activities will not take place beneath any existing
houses.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
What about the formation of sinkholes? The areas south of the proposed mining right application area are
located directly on the dolomite and have therefore been excluded from
the mining right application area as mining cannot take place in those
areas.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
In terms of social effects, are they looking at implementing offsets or
some sort of awareness on how best the public can protect
themselves?
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected]
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 112 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
How will traffic congestion be managed? This issue has been noted. Existing roads will be ugraded and a new road
has been suggested by the Traffic specialist. Details of project related
traffic volumes have been included in Section 3.2.6 of the EIA Report.
These have been considered by the Traffic specialist and the Traffic
Impact Assessment has been included in Appendix O of the EIA Report.
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Calgro M3 X Comment Received on 20
June 2019 at Focus meeting
Are security measures accounted for in the EMP? Details regarding the proposed security arrangements for the project
have been discussed in Section 3.2.15 of the EIA Report.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Socio-
economic specialist (Appendix Q). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
Tshepo Nawane- Ward 48
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 06
June 2019
Why were other Ward Councillors not consulted since the beginning
of this process? There is a whatsapp group with all the leaders in this
region.
Meeting discussion were held with many ward councillors who referred
us to various people within the wards.
Tshepo Nawane- Ward 48
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 06
June 2019
Alternatively, you could have called the Region C and Region D
Councillors together in one meeting through the Regional Director
and hence depoliticise the process. .
We have previously attempted to do so through MMC Leah Knott,
however the attendance was low and not all Councillors engaged.
Tshepo Nawane- Ward 48
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 06
June 2019
What are the timelines associated with applying for a Mining Right?
And how far is the process now?
The entire application process is 300 calendar days. We are currently in
the last 30 day public commenting period which will end on 25 June
2019. After the review period, all comments received will be
incorporated in the Final EIA Report which will be submitted to the DMR
for decision.
Tshepo Nawane- Ward 48
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 06
June 2019
What makes Ward 48 an affected Ward? Ward 48 is an adjacent ward to the proposed mining right application
area.
Tshepo Nawane- Ward 48
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 06
June 2019
Who in the West Wits Forum is representing Ward 48? We have Ward
Committee members, and can select someone from this ward who
has more knowledge on mining and the environment
Ward 48 has no representation in the forum. A mining forum will be
established upon approval of the mining right. There will be a new
voting process for the new forum.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 113 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Tshepo Nawane- Ward 48
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 06
June 2019
The community does not want handouts. Instead they want business
opportunities so they too can create jobs in their communities. Also
invest in community initiatives like farming and computer hubs so that
we teach young people how to use a PC from a young age. Also the
mine must consult the communities and understand the real
community needs- this will improve efficiency.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected]
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Tshepo Nawane- Ward 48
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 06
June 2019
How are you going to contain illegal mining? Continuous engagement will be undertaken with the South African
Police Service (SAPS) to assist with this matter.
Sabelo Ncana- Ward 127
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 07
June 2019
The forum must be dissolved and re-voted in. How were the people in
the forum selected?
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
There will be a new voting process for the new forum.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 114 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Sabelo Ncana- Ward 127
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 07
June 2019
Please send me a copy of the Summary in English, Zulu and Sotho so I
can share it with the community during the planned community
meetings in ward 127. Please include the plans for the forum in the
summary as well.
The public participation process has been conducted as stipulated in
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations and the applicable Public Participation
guideline in terms of NEMA EIA Regulations, Department of
Environmental Affairs, 2017 has been considered. The EIA summary
letter was written in English which is a primary language of South Africa
that Interested and/or Affect Parties in the area would understand.
However please note the applicant have requested experts to translate
this for you and will make it
available.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected]
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 115 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Sphiwe Mbongo- Ward 41
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 07
June 2019
Dantex blasting and mine-blasting affects the surrounding homes. The blasting specialist gave guidelines of the explosive charge mass
below surface to be used, and West Wits endeavour to follow the
guidelines to have zero impact on surface and the Maxam Dantex
operation.
The Blasting and Vibration specialist (Appendix M) has made mention of
the potential areas of concern which are the production and magazine
facilities of Maxam Dantex South Africa, and that a section of the
underground workings will pass underneath these facilities. The
specialist also made mention that Maxam Dantex has indicated their
concerns related to the possible structural integrity deterioration of
surface infrastructure that is related to underground mining and that
their biggest concern appears to be ground instability and sinkhole
development. The specialist has therefore recommended that the direct
impact of blasting on the MaxamDantex infrastructure should be
quantified through measurement when the underground operations are
underway.
Happyboy Molobye- Ward 43
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 07
June 2019
We request a community feedback meeting so the EIA feedback can
also be shared with the community.
An extensive Public Participation Process has been conducted and
numerous public open day sessions and focussed
group meetings were held in the Scoping Phase. Therefore, no
additional public meetings are being planned during
the EIA phase.
Happyboy Molobye- Ward 43
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 07
June 2019
We see everyone receives the same information- is this necessary? The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and have been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report. The PPP must provide access
to all information that reasonably has or may have the potential to
influence any decision with regard to an application and must include
consultation with all I&APs.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 116 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Happyboy Molobye- Ward 43
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 07
June 2019
I would like to request a focussed meeting with the Ward Executive
Committee.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected]
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
Sylvia Monakale- Ward 128
Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 21
June 2019
Won’t the community be affected by any underground blasting
activities?
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Vibration and
Blasting specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
The blasting specialist gave guidelines of the explosive charge mass
below surface to be used, and West Wits endeavour to follow the
guidelines to have zero impact on surface.
Mandla Mlangeni- Ward 44
and 49 Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 21
June 2019
Will DMR make a decision by this year? The DMR decision is expected within 107 calendar days from July 2019
submission of EIA Report (inclusive of public comments) to DMR.
Mandla Mlangeni- Ward 44
and 49 Councillor
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 21
June 2019
Has the Water Use License Application commenced yet? A WULA has commenced for the proposed mining activities. A
notification of West Wits intention to submit an application was
submitted to the Department (Appendix B of the EIA Report). The WULA
would be initiated towards the end of the EIA process once the technical Katlego Kale from City of
Johannesburg
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 21
June 2019
Not everyone understands the terms used in report, how do you
ensure the community understands the finer details?
Extensive PPP has been conducted as part of the revised application
process (see Section 6.2 of the EIA Report). Numerous public open day
sessions were held as part of the Scoping phase, and ongoing
community engagement and training are taking place through the West
Wits Community Forum established in Roodepoort.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 117 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Katlego Kale from City of
Johannesburg
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 21
June 2019
Concern is given to the blasting associated with mining due to the
presence of informal housing around the mining area.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Vibration and
Blasting specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
The blasting specialist gave guidelines of the explosive charge mass
below surface to be used, and West Wits endeavour to follow the
guidelines to have zero impact on surface.
Katlego Kale from City of
Johannesburg
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 21
June 2019
Won’t the mining affect surface water? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Surface
Water specialist (Appendix G) and potential impacts on surface water
has been assessed in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Khomotjo Ledwaba of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 26
June 2019
Maxam objected to the Kimberley Reef mining site because it is right
under our explosives factory. No guarantees can be given that it won’t
be affected by blasting.
West Wits endeavour to have a settlement agreement in place with
Rand Leases soonest, which will include a Stability Study.
Khomotjo Ledwaba of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 26
June 2019
We rejected Shaft 11 as well. It is within our blasting area and Maxam
takes full responsibility for any injuries in this area. With the proposed
mining, this will compromise the safety of employees because they
will be in Maxam’s blasting zone.
West Wits endeavour to have a settlement agreement in place with
Rand Leases soonest.
Khomotjo Ledwaba of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 26
June 2019
Maxam deals with blasting, even if the Mine’s boundary line is 5
metres from our site, with the blasting it will always put the lives in
danger.
West Wits endeavour to have a settlement agreement in place with
Rand Leases soonest.
Tarino Mutenha of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 26
June 2019
Maxam blasts daily, imagine if the mine blasts as well, it will be a
seismic disaster.
West Wits endeavour to have a settlement agreement in place with
Rand Leases soonest, which will include a Stability Study.
Tarino Mutenha of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 26
June 2019
Should an incident occur at our site above ground, the safety measure
Maxam has in place is that the explosives magazines are designed to
blast in a downward direction. These are tonnes of explosives. How
will the mineworkers under our factory be safe from this?
West Wits endeavour to have a settlement agreement in place with
Rand Leases soonest, which will include a Stability Study.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Alpheus Motloung of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 26
June 2019
What type of charges will the mine use? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Vibration and
Blasting specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
The blasting specialist gave guidelines of the explosive charge mass
below surface to be used, and West Wits endeavour to follow the
guidelines to have zero impact on surface.
Alpheus Motloung of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 26
June 2019
Is there an available blasting plan? This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Vibration and
Blasting specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
The blasting specialist gave guidelines of the explosive charge mass
below surface to be used, and West Wits endeavour to follow the
guidelines to have zero impact on surface.
Alpheus Motloung of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 26
June 2019
Is there an independent body that can appoint a Geotechnical
Specialist for Geotech studies? The results may be biased and not a
true reflection of what is happening if they are appointed and paid by
the mine.
West Wits endeavour to have a settlement agreement in place with
Rand Leases soonest, which will include a Stability Study.
Khomotjo Ledwaba of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received at
Focussed Meeting on 26
June 2019
Should all our concerns and comments be neglected, what steps can
Maxam take?
West Wits endeavour to have a settlement agreement in place with
Rand Leases soonest, which will include a Stability Study.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
The EAP’s response to the issues raised during the Scoping phase
highlights the complete lack of understanding of the impact on Rand
Leases properties. The Cresswell Park Extension 3 township will be
developed over portions 407 and 408 and another development will
take place over portion 409. Portion 429 is developed and will not be
impacted by the proposed mining operations.
The issue has been noted. The relevant impacts to the farm portions on
which the open pit mining areas would be located which includes these
farm portions, have been assessed and included in the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 119 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Two thirds of the proposed 11 shaft open pit intersects the Remainder
of Portion 161 of the Farm Vogelstruisfontein 231 IQ, and the planned
underground mining will also undermine the said portion of land. For
the EAP to respond by saying it will not be directly affected again
highlights the EAP’s complete disregard of the impact on Rand Leases.
The issue has been noted. The relevant impacts to the farm portions on
which the open pit and underground mining areas would be located
which include this farm portion, have been assessed and included in the
EIA Report.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Re-submission Concerns
Should this project be approved, it will significantly impact all of Rand
Leases properties.
The issue has been noted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Re-submission Concerns
Rand Leases has not been provided with any of the documents
requested during the scoping phase including:
1. Pre-feasibility and feasibility report
2. Prospecting results
3. Mine Works Programme
This project will have a significant impact on Rand Leases, yet the EAP
/ applicant is not willing to share information which should show the
viability of the proposed mine and allow Rand Leases to fully
participate in the consultation process.
A copy of the resource statement was provided to Rand Leases
Properties (see proof in Appendix B of the EIA Report dated May 2019).
The resource and reserve statement is available on the West Wits
company website. A redacted version of the Mining Work Programme
will be supplied for these areas, and the technical team will continue to
engage with Rand Leases.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Re-submission Concerns
A copy of a resource statement was provided, however the viability of
the proposed mine has not been provided.
The resource and reserve statement is available on the West Wits
company website. A redacted version of the Mining Work Programme
will be supplied for these areas, and the technical team will continue to
engage with Rand Leases.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Re-submission Concerns
Scoping phase comment: Please explain how in the space of 3 months
the area for the Mona Lisa pit can increase from 3 hectares to 20
hectares (with no alteration to the minable resource).
EIA phase comment: The extreme changes between the first and
second application have not been justified sufficiently.
The level of project detail available for the first application process was
incomplete, however it was rectified in the second application process.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 120 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Re-submission Concerns
Scoping phase comment: During the previous consultation process for
the original scoping report, we were informed that no underground
mining would be implemented from the Bird Reef Central
infrastructure area. The fact that in less than 3 months a resubmission
of the application indicates that underground mining will take place
from the Bird Reef Central infrastructure implies that we were
completely misinformed.
EIA phase comment: The extreme changes between the first and
second application have not been justified sufficiently.
Based on outcomes from landowner consultation, the applicant became
aware that the farm portions on which the Main/South Reef West
infrastructure complex and underground mining area would be located
were proclaimed a township. Therefor the Main/South Reef West
Infrastructure Complex and underground mining area were excluded
from the second application process and replaced by the Bird Reef
Central underground mining area.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Re-submission Concerns
Scoping phase comment: The following comment contained within the
alternative section of the re-submitted application highlights our
concerns around the planning of the project; “The property on which
the actual open pit and underground mining related activities takes
place is dependent on the location of the target mineral resource. It
follows that no alternatives could be considered for the mine site.”
This comment is provided despite the fact that 3 month prior to the
submission of this application a completely different underground
resource was targeted.
EIA phase comment: The extreme changes between the first and
second application have not been justified sufficiently.
Based on outcomes from landowner consultation, the applicant became
aware that the farm portions on which the Main/South Reef West
infrastructure complex and underground mining area would be located
were proclaimed a township. Therefor the Main/South Reef West
Infrastructure Complex and underground mining area were excluded
from the second application process and replaced by the Bird Reef
Central underground mining area.
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Re-submission Concerns
Scoping phase comment: Upon querying with the EAP for a brief
explanation of the reason for the reapplication & the differences
between the original and this new application. The response received
was; The applicant felt the need to re-apply in order
to: Include the consideration of design/layout alternatives for the
opencast mine pits; & Exclude the Main/South Reef Infrastructure
complex & underground mine workings which would have been
located towards the northwestern side within the proposed mining
right pplication area next to Witpoortjie. The above is a serious
understatement of the changes that have taken place between the
original & resubmitted application raising concern about the EAP’s
ability to communicate effectively with I&AP’s.
EIA phase comment: The extreme changes between the first and
second application have not been justified sufficiently.
As per the response provided in the EIA Report dated May 2019:
The changes mentioned were as a result of the changes to the
design/layout of the opencast mining areas and the Bird Reef Central
Infrastructure Complex.
During the PPP of the original mining right application process, issues
and concerns were raised by I&APs. The project team are trying to
consider these comments received. However, in order to incorporate
these comments, changes to the scope of the project were required
which lead to the need to re-apply for the mining right and supporting
environmental authorisation applications. Therefore to inform you
adequately the application was re-submitted and a new Scoping Report
went out for public review.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Re-submission Concerns
Upon review of the draft EIA report it appears that new changes,
which again have not been highlighted by the EAP has occurred. For
example; in the Final Scoping Report the proposed depth of
underground mining was from 100m to 3km. In the EIAr, the
proposed depth is now 50m to 3km. This is a significant deviation with
implications to Rand Leases which has not even been highlighted in
Section 19.2 of the EIAr which is supposed to highlight the deviations
between the Scoping an EIA Report.
Based on new project information the working depth to interception of
the reef for both the Kimberley Reef East and the Bird Reef Central
underground mining areas was reviewed and updated in the EIA Report
dated May 2019. Please refer to Table 19-1 of the EIA Report dated July
2019 where the change in working depth of the underground mining
areas has been included as a deviation from the Scoping Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 122 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Roodepoort Main Reef Pit Activity
Rand Leases was provided a letter from the mining house stating that
there was no viable resource under the property in question. On the
back of this Rand Leases have planned for the future development of
the land (Cresswell Park Ext 3). Instead of providing prospecting /
technical proof that the original letter is wrong, the adjacent one liner
is provided. Rand Leases insists that proof in support of the viability of
the proposed mining of this pit is presented.
According to page 3 of the Draft EIAr the Water Use License
application will be submitted once the EIA and EMPr has been
submitted. Best (unlikely) case scenario is that the WUL is processed
within a 1 year period. Therefore based on the current delays and lack
of obtaining the required legal authorisation, West Wits will not be in
a position to commence with any mining until 2021 (which in itself is
very unlikely). Based on these timeframes Creswell Park Ext 3
residential project will be in development. West Wits will need to
compensate Rand Lease for any delay they may cause to the
development of Creswell Park Ext 3. A redacted version of the Mine
Work Programme has still not been provided to Rand Leases.
This will be addressed in the settlement agreement. West Wits is also
committed to complete mining in an appropriate time frame not to
delay Rand Leases.
A redacted version of the Mining Work Programme will be supplied for
these areas, and the technical team will continue to engage with Rand
Leases.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Roodepoort Main Reef Pit Activity
Verbally Rand Leases have been informed that other affected
landowners have reached “settlement agreements” with West Wits.
No such efforts have been made by West Wits to come to an
agreement with Rand Lease. Therefore there is currently no
agreement in place and Rand Lease will strongly protect their property
rights and object to this application until an amicable agreement has
been reached.
See previous comment regarding timeframes.
West Wits will engage with Rand Leases soonest to sign-off a settlement
agreement.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 123 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Roodepoort Main Reef Pit Activity
Rand Leases requests the feedback obtained by the EAP on the risk
assessments conducted for servitudes and infrastructure on Rand
Leases properties.
The adjacent commitment should be included within the management
plan. (commitment: West Wits is in agreement that should servitudes
be affected, authorisation will be obtained.)
West Wits will make available the servitude plans in close proximity to
the open pit mining areas.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Roodepoort Main Reef Pit Activity
No guarantees have been provided concerning the proposed length
and depth and timelines associated with the proposed Roodepoort
pit. The EAP’s response ignores the request made during the Scoping
phase.
Please refer to Section 3.2 of the EIA Report dated May 2019, where
information has been provided regarding the proposed size, depth and
timeline of the Roodepoort Main Reef Pit. Guarantees can only be
provided as part of the settlement agreement entered into by West
Wits and Rand Leases. West Wits will engage with Rand Leases soonest
to sign-off a settlement agreement.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Roodepoort Main Reef Pit Activity
No compaction study has been provided to confirm that compaction
requirements to allow for the future development of the property.
Compaction requirements do not form part of the closure
commitments or costed for within the proposed financial provision.
The EAP’s response ignores the request made during the Scoping
phase.
West Wits commits to rehabilitate the area in accordance with the
relevant legislation and the settlement agreement to be entered into by
Rand Leases and West Wits.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Roodepoort Main Reef Pit Activity
Appendix S does not even mention Cresswell Park Extension 3. There
is no evidence that it has been considered by the closure specialist.
This response by the EAP is misleading. The original concerns have not
been addressed.
The issue has been noted. Although mention hasn't been made of the
specific names of the various residential, commerical and industrial
developments that are proposed within the mining right application
area, the relevant impacts (including mitigation and monitoring
measures) due to the Roodepoort Main Reef open pit mining area have
been assessed and included in the EIA Report and various specialists.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 124 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
11 Shaft Pit Activity
As above, there has to date been no attempt by the applicant to reach
an agreement with the noted parties and therefore there is currently
no lease agreement in place. No effort has been made by the
applicant to amend their 11 shaft pit footprint to avoid the legally
required blasting zone of Maxam Dantex. Rand Leases will not support
mining activities that impact on the existing operations of Maxam
Dantex.
The issue has been noted. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an
agreement with Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
11 Shaft Pit Activity
The EAP must engage with ALL land occupiers currently operating on
Rand Leases land. (Contacts details of land occupiers are available on
request) (changes since Scoping phase):
a. Maxam Dantex
b. EC Incinerator Services (EnviroServ)
c. Much Asphalt
d. B and V Mining and Slabs
e. Isaiah Fuels (Pty) Ltd
f. MRB Designs (pty) Ltd
g. High Flame (Pty) Ltd
h. Q&A Gas (Pty) Ltd
i. Mlilo Projects (Pty) Ltd
The issue has been noted. The contact details of the additional land
occupiers have been requested from Rand Leases. Upon receipt of the
contact details the land occupiers will be engaged with and added to the
I&AP Database for future correspondence.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
11 Shaft Pit Activity
An agreement needs to be in place with each existing tenant holder,
not just Rand Lease and Maxam Dantex. It appears that there has
been no consideration to the existing industrial activities taking place
at the intended 11 shaft pit development area.
The issue has been noted. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an
agreement with Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 125 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
11 Shaft Pit Activity
As above, there has to date been no attempt by the applicant to reach
an agreement with the noted parties and therefore there is currently
no lease agreement in place. Based on the fact that West Wits have
not even applied for the WUL yet, it is more than likely that the full
extent of the Rand Leases Ext 15 industrial project will be complete
prior to the commencement of mining. See prior
comment on timeframes.
The issue has been noted. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an
agreement with Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
11 Shaft Pit Activity
No plans have been provided which show existing servitudes on the
Rand Leases property. Rand Leases requests the feedback obtained by
the EAP on the risk assessments conducted for servitudes and
infrastructure on Rand Leases properties.
West Wits will make available the servitude plans in close proximity to
the open pit mining areas.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
11 Shaft Pit Activity
There are many more tenants than just Maxam Dantex. All tenants in
Rand Lease Ext 15 industrial area must be consulted and their
servitudes must not be impacted by the proposed 11 shaft pit.
The issue has been noted. The contact details of the additional land
occupiers have been requested from Rand Leases. Upon receipt of the
contact details the additional land occupiers will be engaged with and
added to the I&AP Database for future correspondence. West Wits will
make available the servitude plans in close proximity to the open pit
mining areas.
It is the intention of West Wits to sign an agreement with Rand Leases
to in turn coexist with their lessees.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 126 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
11 Shaft Pit Activity
Scoping Phase comment: A critical access road is been mined through
blocking access for Dantex to access the factory site. An alternative
access road (which is similar in distance) need to be planned for and
provided. Uninhibited access from the Dantex
office complete to the factory site must be provided.
EIA phase comment: This specific issue has NOT been addressed (not
even mentioned) in the Traffic specialist report (Appendix O), only the
access to the proposed pit area was assessed. The traffic impact
assessment has a section concerning “land owners concerns
(Appendix E of the report)”, which does not even mention the
adjacent concern raised by Rand Leases.
West Wits is in discussions with Rand Leases, a suitable access road will
be constructed.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
11 Shaft Pit Activity
The impact assessment in Appendix D simply makes a generailised
statement that all impacts have been considered cumulatively.
The impacts are assessed cumulatively where the potential impacts
assessed represent the cumulative impact of the proposed project in
the context of the baseline environment, i.e. with existing impacts
(Appendix D of the EIA Report).
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
11 Shaft Pit Activity
No guarantees have been provided concerning the proposed length
and depth and timeline associated with the proposed 11 shaft pit. The
EAP’s does not even consider the request made during the Scoping
phase
Please refer to Section 3.2 of the EIA Report dated May 2019, where
information has been provided regarding the proposed size, depth and
timeline of the 11 Shaft Main Reef Pit. Guarantees can only be provided
as part of the settlement agreement entered into by West Wits and
Rand Leases. West Wits will engage with Rand Leases soonest to sign-off
a settlement agreement.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
11 Shaft Pit Activity
No compaction study has been provided to confirm that compaction
requirements to allow for the future development of the property.
Compaction requirements do not form part of the closure
commitments or costed for within the proposed financial provision.
The EAP’s lack of response ignores the request made during the
Scoping phase.
West Wits commits to rehabilitate the area in accordance with the
relevant legislation and the settlement agreement to be entered into by
Rand Leases and West Wits.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 127 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
11 Shaft Pit Activity
Appendix S does not even mention Rand Leases Extension 15
Industrial project. There is no evidence that it has been considered by
the closure specialist.
The issue has been noted. Although mention hasn't been made of the
specific names of the various residential, commerical and industrial
developments that are proposed within the mining right application
area, the relevant impacts due to the 11 Shaft Main Reef open pit
mining area have been assessed and included in the EIA Report and
various specialists.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Kimberley Reef Pit Activity
No unauthorised people (i.e employees associated with the proposed
mine) can operate within the Maxam Dantex blast zone. This needs to
form part of the requested agreement which has not been completed.
It is the intention of West Wits to sign an agreement with Rand Leases
to in turn coexist with their lessees.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Kimberley Reef Pit Activity
As above, there has to date been no attempt by the applicant to reach
an agreement with the noted parties and therefore there is currently
no lease agreement in place.
The issue has been noted. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an
agreement with Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Kimberley Reef East Underground Activity
As above, there has to date been no attempt by the applicant to reach
an agreement with the noted parties and therefore there is currently
no lease agreement in place.
The issue has been noted. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an
agreement with Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Kimberley Reef East Underground Activity
No stability study undertaken by a rock engineer has been provided.
Stability studies have not been mentioned as a knowledge gap.
Appendix D does not include mitigation measure for potential surface
subsidence. The risk has been made even greater from altering the
depth of mining from 100 m below the surface to now 50 m below the
surface. The EAP is providing a misleading response to the authorities.
West Wits endeavour to have a settlement agreement in place with
Rand Leases soonest, which will include a Stability Study.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 128 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Kimberley Reef East Underground Activity
No agreement is in place. It appears that the blasting specialist study
did not take into consideration the impact of the daily blasting
activities by Maxam Dantex on the proposed underground workings.
West Wits endeavour to have a settlement agreement in place with
Rand Leases soonest, which will include a Stability Study.
The blasting specialist gave guidelines of the explosive charge mass
below surface to be used, and West Wits endeavour to follow the
guidelines to have zero impact on surface and the Maxam Dantex
operation.
The Blasting and Vibration specialist (Appendix M) has made mention of
the potential areas of concern which are the production and magazine
facilities of Maxam Dantex South Africa, and that a section of the
underground workings will pass underneath these facilities. The
specialist also made mention that Maxam Dantex has indicated their
concerns related to the possible structural integrity deterioration of
surface infrastructure that is related to underground mining and that
their biggest concern appears to be ground instability and sinkhole
development. The specialist has therefore recommended that the direct
impact of blasting on the MaxamDantex infrastructure should be
quantified through measurement when the underground operations are
underway.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Kimberley Reef East Underground Activity
Rand Leases has a long term rolling lease with Dantex, and any action
which has an effect to this lease, will be a considerable financial
amount. No agreement is in place. Should the existing lease between
Maxam Dantex and Rand Leases be jepordised in any way by the
proposed mine, Rand Lease will suffer substantial income losses.
The issue has been noted. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an
agreement with Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Bird Reef Central Underground Activity
No evidence has been provided that an assessment of availability of
municipal services within the area has been made.
Ongoing engagement with the City of Johannesburg to provide services
will take place.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 129 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Bird Reef Central Underground Activity
No guarantees have been provided concerning the proposed depth
and extent of the proposed underground mining activities from the
Bird Reef shaft. While the boundary has been amended, the result has
not altered the potential impact on Rand Leases properties.
Please refer to Section 3.2 of the EIA Report dated May 2019, where
information has been provided regarding the proposed size, depth and
timeline of the Bird Reef Central Underground workings. Guarantees
can only be provided as part of the settlement agreement entered into
by West Wits and Rand Leases. West Wits will engage with Rand Leases
soonest to sign-off a settlement agreement.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
A redacted version of the Mine Work Programme has not been
provided to Rand Leases. This information is therefore still
outstanding. Rand Leases still feels inadequately informed concerning
the detail around the various proposed projects associated with the
mining right application.
A redacted version of the Mining Work Programme will be supplied for
these areas, and the technical team will continue to engage with Rand
Leases.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
No plans showing the servitudes covering Rand Leases properties has
been provided. Rand Leases requires feedback on the risk
assessments conducted for servitudes and infrastructure on Rand
Leases properties.
West Wits will make available the servitude plans in close proximity to
the open pit mining areas.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
With regards to road access, the EIA report states that “further
investigation and collaboration with the relevant road authority is
required to finalise access routes during the detailed design phase for
the project”.
It is concerning that West Wits is applying to implement various
mining projects which will impact on Rand Leases properties yet,
based on the EIA comment above, they have no completed Details of
access to required services (potable any detailed designs.
All roads and intersections to be used to gain access to and from these
sites are existing roads and intersections (Section 3.2.6 of the EIA Report
dated May 2019).
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
The requested plan showing the proposed depth of underground
mining in relation to the surface has not been provided.
West Wits will make available the servitude plans in close proximity to
the open pit mining areas. This will be addressed in the settlement
agreement. West Wits is also committed to complete mining in an
appropriate time frame not to delay Rand Leases.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 130 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
None of the plans show detail such as servitudes on the properties.
Large plans of the exact mining impact are required by Rand Lease to
fully understand the potential implication on their properties.
West Wits will make available the servitude plans in close proximity to
the open pit mining areas. This will be addressed in the settlement
agreement. West Wits is also committed to complete mining in an
appropriate time frame not to delay Rand Leases.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Due to the number of outstanding authorisations (i.e the WUL
application has not even been submitted) proposed scheduling of the
mining project appears to be unknown to the applicant. Scheduling of
the proposed activities is critical to Rand Leases planning.
This will be addressed in the settlement agreement. West Wits is also
committed to complete mining in an appropriate time frame not to
delay Rand Leases.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
The closure report and associated financial provision calculation
provided in Appendix S does not even mention the Rand Leases
developments (namely Cresswell Park Ext 3 and Industrial Park Ext 15)
let alone consider the requirements of Rand Leases future
developments.
The issue has been noted. Although mention hasn't been made of the
specific names of the various residential, commerical and industrial
developments that are proposed within the mining right application
area, the relevant impacts (including mitigation and monitoring
measures) due to the open pit and underground mining areas have
been assessed and included in the EIA Report and various specialist
reports.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
No specific specialist input has been provided for this particular aspect
(compaction levels). Neither is a commitment to undertake the
required compaction studies for the future development made in the
draft EMP or closure report.
West Wits commits to rehabilitate the area in accordance with the
relevant legislation and the settlement agreement to be entered into by
Rand Leases and West Wits.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
No surface subsidence report has been provided. Verbally Rand
Leases was informed that this specialist study was still pending,
however this has not been acknowledged in the EIA report. The EAP
should have acknowledged the lack of the specialist study as a
knowledge gap.
West Wits endeavour to have a settlement agreement in place with
Rand Leases soonest, which will include a Stability Study.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 131 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
The Blasting specialist report indicates that if any vibrations are felt on
the surface, they will be too low to cause damage to structures on the
surface. The report does not refer specifically to the possibility of
induced seismic activity due to cumulative blasting effects from
existing surrounding activities such as Maxam Dantex. It also does not
consider the blasting activities taking place on surface (Maxam
Dantex) which may cause underground vibrations and therefore
present risks for underground operations of the proposed project.
West Wits endeavour to have a settlement agreement in place with
Rand Leases soonest, which will include a Stability Study.
The blasting specialist gave guidelines of the explosive charge mass
below surface to be used, and West Wits endeavour to follow the
guidelines to have zero impact on surface and the Maxam Dantex
operation.
The Blasting and Vibration specialist (Appendix M) has made mention of
the potential areas of concern which are the production and magazine
facilities of Maxam Dantex South Africa, and that a section of the
underground workings will pass underneath these facilities. The
specialist also made mention that Maxam Dantex has indicated their
concerns related to the possible structural integrity deterioration of
surface infrastructure that is related to underground mining and that
their biggest concern appears to be ground instability and sinkhole
development. The specialist has therefore recommended that the direct
impact of blasting on the MaxamDantex infrastructure should be
quantified through measurement when the underground operations are
underway.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
According to the management measures in Appendix D there are no
radiation concerns and no management measures are required.
Yet one of the minerals that West Wits are applying to mine is
uranium ore. Surely this triggers management measures in a
precautionary manner (even if impact assessment suggests low
significance) given the nature of the mineral and the associated
known negative impacts of mining this mineral?
Water monitoring as recommended by the Surface Water and
Groundwater specialists will include uranium as a parameter for
analyses which will be sufficient to cover uranium.
Where uranium levels have been found to be extremely low (with doses
below 10 uSv), the National Nuclear Regulator requires limited
monitoring, but this applies when the operations are bound to the NNR
Act and not the fact that uranium is present. According to the Radiation
specialist (Appendix K) this is not the case for the West Wits Project,
therefore additional monitoring is not needed.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 132 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Based on Section 3.2 of the EIA report, the following is applicable;
Traffic; “further investigation and collaboration with the relevant road
authority is required to finalise access routes during the detailed
designed phase for the project ”.
Power supply; “The operations are expected to require approximately
8.5 MW of power. It is planned to source this power from Eskom. ”
Water; “Potable water will be sourced from the local municipality
during all phases and stored in above ground potable tank(s).
Approximately 50 000 litre of potable water will be required for
domestic use per day. Service water would be sourced from the local
municipality and from treated dewatering water from the
underground workings.”
Sewage: “No sewage treatment plants would be established as part of
the project to treat sewage. The sewage collection and pump stations
would be connected to the municipal bulk sewage treatment
infrastructure .”
There is no evidence that a town planner has been consulted in order
to confirm that the relevant authorities can / has the capacity to
provide power, water and sewage services to the proposed mine.
Ongoing engagement with the City of Johannesburg to provide services
will take place.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 133 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
According to page 41 of the EIA report; “A waste water treatment
plant would be required for the project to treat
dewatering from the underground mine. Brine and gypsum would
need to be stored (depending on treatment technology) until it can be
removed by a waste contractor for disposal at a licensed facility.”
Page 55 reconfirms dewatering and treatment is required.
This statement is contradicted on page 49 which essentially indicates
that any water collected underground would be pumped into
historical underground workings / voids. This method of dewatering is
re-confirmed in Appendix D.
These contradictory statements must be explained. Where will the
waste water treatment plant be located?
When reading the statement in its entirety, Page 49 of the EIA report
states that “Dewatering activities might be required to allow for safe
mining operations. Mining will occur above the water table as far as
practically possible. Where dirty water is collected in the underground
workings it will be pumped into historical underground workings/voids.
A water pillar will remain between the project and the historical
underground workings to prevent continuous dirty water from flowing.”
The groundwater study predicts the potential for groundwater inflows
into the underground mine but also states that “depending on whether
structures are intersected underground, this [predicted] volume could
increase or decrease. Therefore these [predicted] volumes should be
used as a guide for planning and management purposes.” The EIA has
made provision for this by including a water treatment plant. The water
treatment plant would be located within the shaft infrastructure
complex.
The acid base accounting and geochemical modelling undertaken by a
specialist have indicated that, due to the absence of iron sulphide
minerals, the risk of the development of acid mine drainage conditions
in the waste rock environment is negligible (see Sections 6.4.1 and 25 of
the EIA Report). Potential groundwater impacts have been assessed
using analysis of materials and scientific quantitative modelling to
understand and predict the potential contamination risk.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
The Blasting specialist report indicates that no blasting will be
required for any of the open pit operations. Only Xcentric rippers will
be used. It is therefore expected that no blasting will be undertaken
for the proposed open pit operations.
The comment has been noted.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 134 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
A request for coordinates demarcating the outline of the pits was
requested, not the center coordinates. The information requested
must be provided to Rand Leases without delay so that the exact
extent of the pits can be mapped for Rand Leases consideration.
The extents of the open pits will form part of the settlement
agreements to be entered into by Rand Leases and West Wits.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
No agreement is in place. Rand Leases will experience substaintial
losses should this mining project proceed without the necessary
agreements being in place before mining commences.
Based on the information provided in the EIA report and the fact that
no effort has been made by West Wits to reach an agreement, Rand
Leases strongly object to the application and possible granting of the
environmental authorisation.
Various meetings have taken place between Rand Leases and West
Wits, and West Wits endeavours to sign a settlement agreement with
Rand Leases soonest.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
No restriction / objection on any application to facilitate future
developmental activities by the mine. No agreement is in place.
Various meetings have taken place between Rand Leases and West
Wits, and West Wits endeavours to sign a settlement agreement with
Rand Leases soonest.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Table 6.4.2 which describes the surrounding land uses to the various
projects does not even mention Maxam Dantex explosive testing
which will be impacted by the 11 shaft open cast pit and the
Kimberley East pit and underground activities.
The EAP has failed to accurately reflect the surrounding landusers and
occupiers based on information provided during the Scoping phase.
The issue has been noted. Although mention hasn't been made of the
specific names of the various residential, commerical and industrial
developments that are proposed within the mining right application
area, the relevant impacts (including mitigation and monitoring
measures) due to the open pit and underground mining areas have
been assessed and included in the EIA Report and various specialist
reports.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
The Heritage specialist study identified 24 heritage sites, 18 of which
are within the project footprint. The report provides alternative layout
options and yet these have not been considered in the draft EIAr.
The alternatives included in the Heritage Specialist report were based
on the alternatives as identified, considered and discussed in Section 6.1
of the Scoping Report dated August 2018.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
The Groundwater specialist study indicates that there is a negligible
risk of AMD. This is expected to be monitored should mining
commence to ensure there is in fact no risk.
The comment has been noted.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 135 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Storm water management plans for each proposed open pit have
been developed and are included in the Surface Water specialist
study. Some of the design principles are included in the specialist
report (but not captured within the EIA report or Appendix D)
include;
“At the open cast mining pits, the stormwater is collected in a sump
mixing with groundwater ingress into the pit and will be dewatered /
pumped to a PCD and then through a water treatment plant before
reuse or discharge. ”
“In addition to the PCD’s, a series of water treatment plants are
proposed which will treat water pumped out of the shafts and pits
prior to the commencing of mining and during mining and reused with
the stormwater.. ”
The recomendations from the specialist study should be included
within the EIA report and associated management measures. There is
no evidence that post closure stormwater requirements have been
considered for the proposed open cast operations.
Stormwater management and design principles has been included in
Section 3.2 of the EIA Report dated May 2019.
The post closure stormwater management will be dependent on the
end land use requirements as stated in the settlement agreements.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Radiation specialist study indicates that associated risks are very low
where all the individual radionuclide activity concentrations for all the
samples were well below the regulatory limit which means that the
proposed operation does not fall under the NNR Act. Rand Leases still
feels that some sort of precautionary monitoring should be
implemented to ensure that this risk does in fact not develop during
mining given the future intended land use of residential and industrial.
Water monitoring as recommended by the Surface Water and
Groundwater specialists will include uranium as a parameter for
analyses which will be sufficient to cover uranium.
Where uranium levels have been found to be extremely low (with doses
below 10 uSv), the National Nuclear Regulator requires limited
monitoring, but this applies when the operations are bound to the NNR
Act and not the fact that uranium is present. According to the Radiation
specialist (Appendix K) this is not the case for the West Wits Project,
therefore additional monitoring is not needed.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 136 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
The detail provided in Section 3.2.15 is as follows;
“Perimeter fencing is planned around the two infrastructure
complexes. These fences would be maintained for the duration of the
project. Access control and a security office would be established at
the entrance to each of the infrastructure complexes. Between 1 and
1.5 m high safety berms would be placed arounf the perimeter of the
open pit mining areas .”
A safety berm around the open pits will not control trespassing. A full
security management plan is required.
The issue has been noted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
It is assumed that given the advanced stage of the application the
waste management procedure would have already been developed
and included within the draft EIA report. This is an aspect that I&AP,
especially landowners need to be able to comment on.
Waste management and other procedures will be developed during the
project phase which is normal practice.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Section 25.8 includes “A water use license is required for the proposed
project. The DWS has been notified that a water use license
application will be submitted as part of the proposed project. In this
regard a copy of the notice of intent letter submitted to the DWS in
included in Appendix E .” Appendix E
provided for review is a soil and land use capacity assessment and
does not have any reference to informing DWS of the water use
license application. Please indicate where this information is in fact
presented.
Refer to Appendix B of the EIA Report dated July 2019 for a copy of the
notice of intent letter submitted to the DWS.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Currently the draft EIA report notes the following concerning
knowledge gaps in Section 14; “Assumptions, uncertainties and
limitations have been discussed throughout the EIA and EMPr. Specific
reference to these are included in the specialist reports attached as
appendicies”. Knowledge gaps should be summerised within the EIA
report so that I&AP reviewing the report don’t have to go searching
for them through numerous lengthy specialist reports.
All the assumptions, uncertainties and limitations provided in the
specialist reports have been considered during the assessment of the
environmental impact assessment as included in the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 137 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Rand Leases highlights the following knowledge gaps;
- The lack of detailed designs of the proposed stormwater
management measures, including the lack of knowledge concerning
hydraulic gradients and channel sizes required to manage stormwater
and the specifications for the lining of channels and the PCD’s.
- The lack of understanding of groundwater that will be encounted by
the underground mining activities and the potential need for
dewatering and a water treatment plant. This is highlighted by the
following comments contained in Section 10.4.3 the groundwater
specialist report;
The issues have been noted. These are requirements that will be fulfilled
as part of the Water Use License Application (WULA).
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
The following information (which was requested by Rand Leases
during the Scoping phase) has not even been mentioned as
knowledge gaps;
- Compaction requirements for the pits to facilitate future
development
- Subsidence potential / mine induced siemicity potential from
underground mining activities
- Town planning input to determine whether the Municipality has the
capacity to offer the services (potable water, electricity, sewage
connection, road infrastructure) required for the proposed project.
- West Wits commits to rehabilitate the area in accordance with the
relevant legislation and the settlement agreement to be entered into by
Rand Leases and West Wits.
- West Wits endeavour to have a settlement agreements in place with
Rand Leases soonest, which will include a Stability Study.
- Ongoing engagement with the City of Johannesburg to provide
services will take place.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Section 6.1.3 of the draft EIAr does not consider / discuss the
alternative layout options presented within the Heritage specialist
reports.
The alternatives included in the Heritage Specialist report were based
on the alternatives as identified, considered and discussed in Section 6.1
of the Scoping Report dated August 2018.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 138 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
The following concerns are noted with the Geochemical Assessment
for the proposed project (Appendix H)
- The waste rock has been assessed as a Type 3 waste, thus requiring a
Class C engineered barrier system, yet the author of the study and the
EAP both motivate that the waste rock is reclassified as Type 4, which
is inert and therefore not requiring a liner. Rand Leases believe the
authorities should uphold and impose the legal requirements for a
Type 3 waste to be
precautionary given the future intended land uses for the area.
Although the Geochemistry specialist has recommended that the waste
material class be reduced to a Class D barrier system (stripping topsoil
and base preparation) due to the stability of the waste rock material as
well as the negligible risk of the formation of acid mine drainage
conditions, this is subject to approval by the Competent Authority.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
The following concerns are noted with the Geochemical Assessment
for the proposed project (Appendix H)
- It is noted that the analysis of the waste rock for 11 shaft (Table 2.2
of the Geochemical report) and the waste rock at Mona Liza (Tabe 2.6)
is exactly the same. This is repeated for Roodepoort waste rock
presented in Table 2.8 and the Rugby Club waste rock presented in
Table 3.2. It is highly unlikely that the results would be identicial. If this
is in fact an error then it presents serious doubt around the credibility
of the report as provided.
The results of the waste rock sample analyses are exactly the same due
to samples that were taken from the proposed 11 Shaft and Mona Lisa
open pit mining areas, and the proposed Roodepoort and Rugbly Club
open pit mining areas which would be located on the same reef
horizons respectively.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
A number of the specialist reports don’t consider the concerns raised
by Rand Leases, such as the traffic assessment and the socio-economic
assessment, which in turn have not been addressed in the draft EIAr.
This is deemed unacceptable by Rand Leases as a directly affected
landowner.
West Wits will engage with Rand Leases soonest to sign-off a settlement
agreement in order to address many of the concerns raised by Rand
Leases.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
While verbally it has been confirmed that West Wits has reached
“settlement agreements” with other affected parties, no agreement
has been reached with Rand Leases. There has been no effort on
behalf of West Wits to even try and accommodate Rand Leases.
West Wits will engage with Rand Leases soonest to sign-off a settlement
agreement.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
It is clear that the critical concerns around the Maxam Dantex
(blasting zone, access road from the office to the factory site, security
requirements etc) have not been considered.
West Wits is in discussions with Rand Leases, a suitable access road will
be constructed. West Wits will engage with Rand Leases soonest to sign-
off a settlement agreement.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 139 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
There is no evidence that other current industrial occupiers of Rand
Leases land have had meaniful input into the proposed mining
operation.
The issue has been noted. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an
agreement with Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees. The
I&AP Database have been updated with the contact details of the land
occupiers received from Rand Leases. The additional contact details of
the land occupiers recently received from Rand Leases have been added
to the database for future correspondence, and the land occupiers will
be engaged with.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Many of the concerns raised by Rand Leases during the Scoping Phase
have not been considered and the EAPs response in the comment and
response section of the draft EIAr is inadequate, or in some cases
blatantly wrong.
West Wits will engage with Rand Leases soonest to sign-off a settlement
agreement in order to address many of the concerns raised by Rand
Leases.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Information which has been requested (on many occasions) has not
been provided. It is not possible for Rand Leases to fully participate in
the environmental application process when critical information is not
being provided such as (but not limited to);
- mine works programme,
- detailed scheduling of the various mining projects,
- plans showing the depth of intended underground mining,
- plans showing existing pipes and services which may be impacted by
open pits
- A redacted version of the Mining Work Programme will be supplied
for these areas, and the technical team will continue to engage with
Rand Leases.
- Please refer to Section 3.2 of the EIA Report dated May 2019, where
information has been provided regarding the proposed size, depth and
timeline of the various open pit and underground workings.
- This will be addressed in the settlement agreement. West Wits is also
committed to complete mining in an appropriate time frame not to
delay Rand Leases.
- West Wits will make available the servitude plans in close proximity to
the open pit mining areas. This will be addressed in the settlement
agreement. West Wits is also committed to complete mining in an
appropriate time frame not to delay Rand Leases.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
It is clear from the EIA report and various specialist studies (traffic,
surface water, groundwater), that detailed design work has not been
completed and there are numerous knowledge gaps, yet the project is
close to a point where a decision will be made on whether it is
authorised or not.
Detailed design work will follow during the WULA and project
implementation phase.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 140 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Based on the current status of the application and the fact that a
water use license application has yet to be submitted, it is highly
unlikely that this project will ready to commence prior to the
development of Creswell Park Extension 3 and the Rand Leases
Industrial Project Ext 15. The lease / compensation agreement in this
regard therefore needs to be in place before any mining
authorisations are authorised.
The issue has been noted. This will be addressed in the settlement
agreement. West Wits is also committed to complete mining in an
appropriate time frame not to delay Rand Leases. It is the intention of
West Wits to sign an agreement with Rand Leases to in turn coexist with
their lessees.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
It is extremely concerning that a change of proposed minimum mining
depth from 100m (as indicated in the Scoping report) to 50m as
indicated in the EIA report is not highlighted in Section 19.2 which
covers deviations from the Scoping report.
Please refer to Section 19.2 of the EIA Report dated July 2019.
Umhlaba Environmental
Consulting CC on behalf of
Rand Leases Properties (Pty)
Ltd
X Comment Received on 24
June 2019 by Email
Over 23 documents were provided to I&AP for review. To expect an
I&AP to provide effective feedback within a 30 day period is
unrealistic. An email requesting additional time for Rand Leases to
provide feedback has gone unanswered by the EAP.
Although this is not a stipulated requirement, the NEMA EIA Regulations
(2014) as amended, does state that the EIA Report has to be subjected
to a PPP of at least 30 days.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
As you may recollect, I, on behalf of the FSE, have engaged on a
number of occasions with Messrs Michael Quinert and Eddie Milne
regarding this project. I have also submitted a number of e-mails
regarding the project. I attach some of these hereto. None of these
comments were included in the Issues and Response Table. May I
kindly request the reason why?
Your comments and issues have been addressed in the Environmental
Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Programme
although these are not reflected in the Issues and Response (IRR) table.
The IRR table included in the draft EIA Report only reflected those
comments that were received post re-submission of the application to
the Department of Mineral Resources.
We will however send through to you specific responses to your
comments indicating how your comments have been addressed in the
report. Once you’ve received this and had a chance to look through it
we would gladly meet with you to discuss any aspects. We will aim to
get the specific responses to your comments during the course of next
week.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 141 of 170
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for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The proposed open cast mining falls within a vulnerable eco system
area with numerous wetlands (National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority
Areas (NFEPA)) and within endangered grassland vegetation areas.
The NEM:BA and Mining and Biodiversity Guideline are of relevance in
this regard.
These legislation on biodiversity have been considered in the EIA Report
(Sections 4 and 6.4.1.5) and by the Biodiversity specialist (Appendix G).
Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have
been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The life of mine for the open cast mining is 5 years and for the
Kimberley and Creswell open cast mining the life of mine will be 2
years. The post closure socio-economic and environmental costs (the
near certainty of contaminated water; sulphate, metal and NORM
contamination of soils and sediments; the concomitant loss of
genetic/biodiversity and potentially ecosystem goods and services on
disturbed, fragmented and polluted properties; the potential for
bioaccumulation of some metals and NORMs by flora and fauna and
the potential for exposure of fauna and humans to bio-accumulated
pollutants) must be assessed to motivate the economic and
environmental sustainability of the project and to determine the
financial provisions.
The motivation for the application is, according to the BID “depending
on the price and profitability the project will allow for the generation
of jobs.” We request that the motivation be assessed in accordance
with the Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO) principle of the
NEMA and the 2015 National Environmental Management Act
(107/1998): Regulations pertaining to the Financial Provision for
Prospecting, Exploration, Mining or Production Operations which
dictate that:
5. An applicant or holder of right or permit must make financial
provision for—
(a) rehabilitation and remediation;
(b) decommissioning and closure activities at the end of prospecting,
exploration, mining or production operations; and
(c) remediation and management of latent or residual environmental
impacts which may
Details of the financial provision prepared for the project, including
rehabilitation costs have been discussed in sections 18, 28 and Appendix
S of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 142 of 170
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
There is no reference made to an application for a Certificate of
Registration (CoR) in terms of the National Nuclear Regulator Act (47
of 1999) in the BID. This is a serious omission since it is common
cause that the gold ore in the West Rand co-occurs with uranium and
its progeny.
Additional permits or licenses that may be required for the project
include a Certificate of registration or exemption in terms of the
National Nuclear Regulator Act, 1999 (No. 47 of 1999) (NNR) for the
handling and management of gold and uranium containing material as
identified in the Introduction to the EIA Report.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The BID proposes that once mined areas are rehabilitated and
stabilised it will be made available for housing development and
agricultural purposes. Residential townships, edible crop production
and livestock grazing are considered high risk land uses for these areas
and areas within the aqueous and aerial zone of influence. These
proposed land uses are incompatible with the safety and fragile status
of lands under rehabilitation and could exacerbate the liabilities for
mining and the State post closure. We also advise that mined areas
are required in terms of the EIA Regulations to be rehabilitated to a
natural or predetermined state or to a land use which conforms to the
generally accepted principle of sustainable development.
The environmental objective for closure is to minimise the impacts
associated with the closure and decommissioning of the mine and to
restore the land to a useful land use not dissimilar to the pre-mining
land use. With regards to the open pit, the post-closure land use has
been informed through discussions and agreement with the relevant
landowners (see Section 28 of the EIA report).
It should be noted that information presented in the EIA Report
supersedes information presented in the BID, given that the EIA has
been informed by specialist studies and public participation.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 143 of 170
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The open pit operations are in very close proximity (a few meters) to
Bram Fischerville and Sol Plaatjies communities. I understand from
our discussions that West Wits Mining is operating on behalf of the
land owner who was issued with a directive from the Department of
Mineral Resources to close and seal the open shafts in order to
prevent unlawful mining. This resulted in the open pits. In the
process West Wits Mining is mining the gold from the exposed reef. I
rest confident you will draw the correct inference regarding the risks
of these open pit mining activities in close proximity to communities
and the foreseen hostility of these communities.
I was invited to present to the Government Task Team (GTT) on
Mining and Water on the 19th of April. During the presentation the
Chairperson of the GTT, Mr Max Madubane confirmed that the DMR
issues directives to mining companies to close and seal these open
shafts in order to curtail the unregulated mining activities and at the
same time to allow mining companies to mine the outcrop to cover
their costs. As you may recall, Mintails has done exactly what West
Wits Mining is currently doing and lamentably left us with
unrehabilitated open pits, which were not backfilled, with no access
control, no erosion or stormwater control, unvegetated and eroding
overburden, etc. Mintails is now in business rescue with
environmental liabilities of R336.5 million and a rehabilitation fund of
between R17 and R25 million. Its life of mine is until 2020.
[Powerpoint presentation which adduces sufficient evidence of the
deplorable situation was attached to the comments and is included in
Appendix D].
In view of the aforesaid and in order to ripen our judgement regarding
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The numerous open pits in the West Rand Goldfield have been
identified as a source of ingress of acid mine water, by a study
commissioned by the mining industry estimating that they contribute
approximately 30% of the total ingress. It can therefore be logically
inferred that the pits created by the proposed open cast mining will
contribute significantly to the ingress of acid mine water into the West
Rand Basin/Void.
The acid base accounting and geochemical modelling have indicated
that due to the absence of iron sulphide minerals the risk of the
development of acid mine drainage conditions in the waste rock
environment is negligible.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The open pits and underground voids will be backfilled with waste
rock. The EIA must address the acid producing potential of the waste
rock and impact on groundwater since the waste rock contains large
inventories of pyritic material.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The open pit operations are in very close proximity (a few meters) to
Bram Fischerville and Sol Plaatjies communities. I understand from
our discussions that West Wits Mining is operating on behalf of the
land owner who was issued with a directive from the Department of
Mineral Resources to close and seal the open shafts in order to
prevent unlawful mining. This resulted in the open pits. In the
process West Wits Mining is mining the gold from the exposed reef. I
rest confident you will draw the correct inference regarding the risks
of these open pit mining activities in close proximity to communities
and the foreseen hostility of these communities.
I was invited to present to the Government Task Team (GTT) on
Mining and Water on the 19th of April. During the presentation the
Chairperson of the GTT, Mr Max Madubane confirmed that the DMR
issues directives to mining companies to close and seal these open
shafts in order to curtail the unregulated mining activities and at the
same time to allow mining companies to mine the outcrop to cover
their costs.
As you may recall, Mintails has done exactly what West Wits Mining is
currently doing and lamentably left us with unrehabilitated open pits,
which were not backfilled, with no access control, no erosion or
stormwater control, unvegetated and eroding overburden, etc.
Mintails is now in business rescue with environmental liabilities of
R336.5 million and a rehabilitation fund of between R17 and R25
million. Its life of mine is until 2020. See attached powerpoint
presentation which adduces sufficient evidence of the deplorable
situation.
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
May we kindly request:
1. To be involved in the project’s public participation process as
registered interested and affected
party and as key stakeholder in the West Rand gold fields;
The FSE was registered as I&APs on the West Wits project database and
will be included in future correspondence regarding the regulatory
process. Please refer to Appendix B of the EIA Report for a copy of the
I&AP Database.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
May we kindly request:
2. A copy of your rehabilitation plan for the open pits where you are
currently mining;
3. A copy of the Environmental Management Plan/Programme Report
for the open pits where you are currently mining or alternatively for a
copy of the Directive of the Department of Mineral Resources;
4. Your rehabilitation funds for the open pits operations.
This EIA Report does not deal with the existing Solplaatjie mining
operation or the two separate mining permit application processes for
Creswell Park and Kimberley West as these do not form part of the EIA.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
We were informed that West Wits MLI (Pty) Ltd (West Wits)
appointed Malan Scholes Consulting (Pty) Ltd (MSC) to facilitate the
necessary regulatory processes that are required to form part of two
(2) Mining Permit Applications and one (1) Mining Right Application.
Please clarify the relationship of Hulme Scholes to Malan Scholes
Consulting and whether there may be a conflict of interest.
Details on the applicant have been discussed in Section 1.1 of the EIA
Report.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
Will the footprints of the ore stockpiles and waste rock dumps be
lined to prevent acid rock drainage and will the footprints be
rehabilitated to a sustainable future land use since the secondary
source of contaminants remain in the soil after a rock dump has been
removed.
It should also be noted that there may be residual radioactivity in the
footprints after the rock dumps have been removed since the gold ore
co-occurs with uranium.
The acid base accounting and geochemical modelling undertaken by a
specialist have indicated that, due to the absence of iron sulphide
minerals, the risk of the development of acid mine drainage conditions
in the waste rock environment is negligible. Based on the waste
classification of the material, the specialist has recommended a Class D
barrier system due to the stability of the waste rock material as well as
the negligible risk of the formation of acid mine drainage conditions (see
Sections 6.4.1 and 25 of the EIA report).
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in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The open pits and underground workings will be exposed to the inflow
of extraneous water. Waste rocks have very large inventories of fine
pyritic material and waste rock is permeable to oxygen. Backfilling the
open pits with waste rock containing acid producing minerals and
metals will result in the formation of Acid Rock/Mine Drainage (AMD).
It is widely accepted that the waste from gold mines constitutes the
largest single source of waste and pollution in South Africa. AMD is
responsible for the most costly environmental and socio-economic
impacts. Production of AMD may continue for many years after mines
are closed and tailings dams decommissioned. AMD is not only
associated with surface and groundwater pollution, degradation of
soil quality, for harming aquatic sediments and fauna, and for allowing
heavy metals to seep into the environment but long-term exposure to
AMD polluted drinking water may lead to increased rates of cancer,
decreased cognitive function and appearance of skin lesions. Heavy
metals in drinking water could compromise the neural development
of the fetus, which can result in mental retardation.
In view of the aforesaid, it is necessary for the Applicant to determine
the status of the geo-hydrological regime, the extent of
contamination, preferential pathways and predictions regarding long
– term migration in order to manage and mitigate the
containment/rehabilitation of contaminated groundwater.
The potential impact on the groundwater from other surface
contaminant sources such as the metallurgical plants, domestic and
industrial waste sites must be described and assessed.
The acid base accounting and geochemical modelling have indicated
that due to the absence of iron sulphide minerals the risk of the
development of acid mine drainage conditions in the waste rock
environment is negligible.
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in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
Gold mines are characterized in terms of the DWS’ Mine Water
Management Policy as “Category A” mines because of their acid
producing potential.
The numerous open pits in the West Rand Goldfield have been
identified as a source of ingress, by a study commissioned by the
mining industry estimating that they contribute approximately 30% of
the total ingress of acid mine water. (Ref. DME. RMCS for the West
Rand Goldfield. 2008)
It can logically be inferred that these proposed open pits will generate
acid mine water in the short, medium and long term.
It is necessary for the Applicant to demonstrate the adequacy of its
financial provision to, in terms of the 2015 Regulations pertaining to
the Financial Provisions for Prospecting, Exploration, Mining or
Production operations, remedy and manage its operations’ latent
and residual environmental impacts which will become known in the
future including the pumping and treatment of polluted or extraneous
water.
It is necessary for the Applicant to determine the treatment it
proposes for polluted water in the short, medium and long term (and
disclose it in its EMPR) since there is the near certainty that the water
will be acidic with high sulphate values, and a broad spectrum of
metals in toxic concentrations, including radioactive metals such as
uranium.
In terms of the proposed Regulations pertaining to the Financial
Provisions for Prospecting, Exploration, Mining or Production
Operations a financial guarantee cannot be used for residual impacts.
Progressive or concurrent rehabilitation must take place and such
The acid base accounting and geochemical modelling have indicated
that due to the absence of iron sulphide minerals the risk of the
development of acid mine drainage conditions in the waste rock
environment is negligible.
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in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
Since it common cause that the deposits, which will be mined include
uranium, the following facts have relevance:
• Uranium is both chemically toxic and radioactive.
• There is the near certainty that the open pit- and underground
mining will introduce risks not only limited to the physical dangers
inherent to mining sites but risks of:
- direct external gamma radiation,
- inhalation and ingestion of radionuclides and chemotoxic
metals
• The major primary pathways by which contamination can enter the
environment from a mine site have been identified :
- the airborne pathway, where radon gas and windblown dust
disperse outwards from mine sites,
- the waterborne pathway, either via ground or surface water or
due to direct access, where people are contaminated,
- or externally irradiated after unauthorized entry to a mine
site,
- by living in settlements directly adjacent to mines or in some
cases, living in settlements on the contaminated footprints of
abandoned mines.
These findings are supported by the National Nuclear Regulator.
According to the National Nuclear Regulator significant radiation
exposure can occur in the surroundings of mining legacies, due to:
• Inhalation of Rn-222 daughter nuclides from radon emissions of
desiccated water storage dams and slimes dams.
• The inhalation of contaminated dust generated by wind erosion
from these objects, and
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Radiological
specialist (Appendix K). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Radiation is a product of the processing of the ore and any radiation will
only be in the tailings. Primary mineral processing will take place on site,
where ore will be crushed prior to transportation off-site. All run-of
mine material will be transported to an existing off-site processing plant
including a tailings facility for concentrating of minerals.
Where uranium levels have been found to be extremely low (with doses
below 10 uSv), the National Nuclear Regulator requires limited
monitoring, but this applies when the operations are bound to the NNR
Act and not the fact that uranium is present. According to the Radiation
specialist (Appendix K) this is not the case for the West Wits Project,
therefore additional monitoring is not needed.
Water monitoring as recommended by the Surface Water and
Groundwater specialists will include uranium as a parameter for
analyses which will be sufficient to cover uranium.
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in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The impact of the blasting on the structural integrity of low cost and
informal housing and on the “wellbeing” (nuisance factor) of the
communities must be determined and disclosed to the affected
communities.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Blasting and
Vibration specialist (Appendix M). Relevant impacts including mitigation
and monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix
D of the EIA Report.
The impact of blasting and vibration is considered to be of negligible
significance, given the increasing depth of the mining activity and the
small charge masses being fired at any one time. It is therefore highly
unlikely that any disturbances would be felt by surface receptors around
the mining right application area.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The dewatering and subsequent re-watering may result in the
acceleration of sinkholes and seismicity. The project is in very close
proximity to densely populated residential townships, such as Sol
Plaatjies and Bram Fischerville.
The area has undergone historical dewatering due to mining and
sinkhole formation occur due to water movement through weathered
strata, usually the top 20-40 m below surface. The water level is well
below this in the fractured rock aquifer (in excess of 100 m below
surface) and the weathered aquifer is still functioning (i.e. shallow
recorded water levels). This will not be affected by the underground
mining.
The regional Malmani Dolomites is roughly 7.5 km south of the nearest
proposed underground mine (Central), however, a pocket of dolomite is
located closer at roughly 1.5km.
None of the proposed open pits and associated zone of influences reach
the dolomitic units.
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where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The subsequent re-watering may result in the flooding of the
underground workings and acid mine drainage. The impacts may
increase when mining operations cease. Proper quantitative
assessments must be conducted to assess these impacts as well as the
extent of contaminant plumes.
When reading the statement in its entirety, Page 49 of the EIA report
states that “Dewatering activities might be required to allow for safe
mining operations. Mining will occur above the water table as far as
practically possible. Where dirty water is collected in the underground
workings it will be pumped into historical underground workings/voids.
A water pillar will remain between the project and the historical
underground workings to prevent continuous dirty water from flowing.”
The groundwater study predicts the potential for groundwater inflows
into the underground mine but also states that “depending on whether
structures are intersected underground, this [predicted] volume could
increase or decrease. Therefore these [predicted] volumes should be
used as a guide for planning and management purposes.” The EIA has
made provision for this by including a water treatment plant. The water
treatment plant would be located within the shaft infrastructure
complex.
The acid base accounting and geochemical modelling undertaken by a
specialist have indicated that, due to the absence of iron sulphide
minerals, the risk of the development of acid mine drainage conditions
in the waste rock environment is negligible (see Sections 6.4.1 and 25 of
the EIA Report). Potential groundwater impacts have been assessed
using analysis of materials and scientific quantitative modelling to
understand and predict the potential contamination risk.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
If the project is authorised, we appeal to the authorities to write a
biodiversity offset into the environmental authorisation regarding this
impact. (The operations will involve the removal of peat soils.)
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Biodiversity
specialist (Appendix G). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
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Interested and Affected Parties
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where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
How will the brine be disposed of? Brine and gypsum generated by the wastewater treatment plant would
need to be stored until it can be removed by a reputable waste
contractor on a regular basis for disposal at a licensed facility (e.g. Marie
Louise Waste Disposal Site; and Holfontein Disposal Site for hazardous
waste) (Section 3.2.12 of the EIA Report).
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
In terms of the Regulations on Use of Water for Mining an Related
Activities aimed at the Protection of Water Resources (GN704 of 4
June 1999): “Every person in control of a mine or activity must cause
any impoundment or dam containing poisonous, toxic or injurious
substance to be effectively fenced-off so as to restrict access thereto,
and must erect warning notice boards at prominent locations so as to
warn persons of the hazardous contents thereof ”. Fencing of the
infrastructure complexes does not comply with the above regulations
and merely protects the interests of the Applicant. It does not ensure
the safety of nearby communities, in particular vulnerable persons
such as the children.
As outlined in the EMPr, to address safety risks to third parties, security
control measures in the form of manned access points, fencing, barriers
and/or warning signs (in appropriate languages or illustrations) would
be established to keep people and animals away from mining and
infrastructure areas. Dams are considered as part of the mining
infrastructure (see Appendix D, Issue 20).
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
In terms of the principles of the National Environmental Management
Act (107 of 1998) (NEMA), it is necessary for the Applicant to argue
whether the project is the Best Practicable Environmental Option
(BPEO).
The NEMA have been considered throughout the EIA Report.
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in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
According to the Mining and Biodiversity Guideline the importance of
the biodiversity features in these areas and the associated ecosystem
services is sufficiently high to prohibit mining in these areas. Given the
very high biodiversity importance, the Guideline states that an EIA
conducted in respect of such an area should include the strategic
assessment of optimum, sustainable land-use for a particular area
which should determine the significance of the impact on biodiversity.
The EIA must take into account the environmental sensitivity of the
area, the overall environmental and socio-economic costs and
benefits of mining as well as the potential strategic importance of the
minerals to the country.
The Guideline states that the EIA “needs to identify whether mining is
the optimal land use, whether it is in the national interest for that
deposit to the mined in that area and whether the significance of
unavoidable impacts on biodiversity are justified. It is important that a
risk averse and cautious approach is adopted. This implies strongly
avoiding these biodiversity priority areas, given the importance of the
receiving environment and the probability that the proposed activity
would have significant negative impacts”.
The Mining and Biodiversity Guideline has been considered in the EIA
Report (Sections 4 and 6.4.1.5) and by the Biodiversity specialist
(Appendix G). Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring
measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA
Report.
The potential mitigated impacts on the biophysical environment
including physical destruction and general disturbance of biodiversity
are assessed to range between low to medium significance.
Where the project aligns its timeline to support post-closure housing
and other property development the economic benefits of both the
mining and alternative land use can be realised.
Thus, assuming the effectively implementation of the project mitigation
in the EMP, the assessed impact significance levels are not such that
they should stop the project proceeding.
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in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
When considering mining these biodiversity priority areas, the
Guideline prescribes a set of filters that should be sequentially applied
and "mining should only be considered if:
a. It can be clearly shown that the biodiversity priority area coincides
with mineral or petroleum reserves that are strategically in the
national interest to exploit.
b. There are no alternative deposits or reserves that could be
exploited in areas that are not biodiversity priority areas or less
environmentally sensitive areas.
c. It can be demonstrated that they are spatial options in the
landscape that could provide substitute areas of the same habitat
conservation, to ensure that biodiversity targets would be met.
d. A full economic evaluation of mining compared with other
reasonable/feasible alternative land uses, undertaken as a necessary
component of the EIA, shows that mining would be the optimum
sustainable land use in the proposed area.
e. A detailed assessment and evaluation of the potential direct,
indirect and cumulative impacts of mining on biodiversity and
ecosystem services shows that there would be no irreplaceable loss or
irreversible deterioration, and that minimising, rehabilitating, and
offsetting or fully compensating for probable residual impacts would
be feasible and assured, taking into account associated risks and time
lags.
f. A risk averse and cautious approach, taking into account the limits of
current knowledge about the consequences of decisions and actions,
can be demonstrated both in the assessment and evaluation of
environmental impacts, and in the design of proposed mitigation and
The Mining and Biodiversity Guideline has been considered in the EIA
Report (Sections 4 and 6.4.1.5) and by the Biodiversity specialist
(Appendix G). Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring
measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA
Report.
The potential mitigated impacts on the biophysical environment
including physical destruction and general disturbance of biodiversity
are assessed to range between low to medium significance.
Where the project aligns its timeline to support post-closure housing
and other property development the economic benefits of both the
mining and alternative land use can be realised.
Thus, assuming the effectively implementation of the project mitigation
in the EMP, the assessed impact significance levels are not such that
they should stop the project proceeding.
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in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The Guideline states further that:
“The above filters should form the basis for deciding on whether or
not, and how and where, to permit mining. This means that based on
the significance of the impact, some authorisations may well not be
granted. If granted, authorisation may set limits on allowed activities
and impacts, and may specify biodiversity offsets that would be
written into licence agreements and/or authorisations”.
The EIA/EMP must be compiled so as to give effect to the Guideline
and the decision makers must consider the Guideline in deciding
whether or not to grant environmental authorisation.
This includes an assessment of the opportunity costs, e.g.:
o Understanding the value of the foregone opportunity;
o The achievement of the desired aim/goal for the specific area;
o Optimising of positive impacts;
o Minimising of negative impacts;
o Equitable distribution of impacts; and
o The maintenance of ecological integrity and environmental quality.
The Mining and Biodiversity Guideline has been considered in the EIA
Report (Sections 4 and 6.4.1.5) and by the Biodiversity specialist
(Appendix G). Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring
measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA
Report.
The potential mitigated impacts on the biophysical environment
including physical destruction and general disturbance of biodiversity
are assessed to range between low to medium significance.
Where the project aligns its timeline to support post-closure housing
and other property development the economic benefits of both the
mining and alternative land use can be realised.
Thus, assuming the effectively implementation of the project mitigation
in the EMP, the assessed impact significance levels are not such that
they should stop the project proceeding.
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Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
Applying the “opportunity cost” principle would change the question
being asked, namely, by placing a positive duty upon the decision
maker to consider if the proposed development will constitute the
best use of the resources (i.e. the best practicable environmental
option).
It is our submission that the BPEO for the area is not for open pit or
underground mining but for the responsible reclamation of the
historic tailings storage facilities (TSFs), the consolidation of the waste
in a lined engineered regional tailing storage facility and the
rehabilitation of the footprints of the reclaimed TSFs in order to
reduce the risks and hazards to the nearby communities and to future
generations.
We furthermore do not understand the economic viability of the
project since major gold mining companies are closing or are in
decline or are not profitable.
The Mining and Biodiversity Guideline has been considered in the EIA
Report (Sections 4 and 6.4.1.5) and by the Biodiversity specialist
(Appendix G). Relevant impacts including mitigation and monitoring
measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA
Report.
The potential mitigated impacts on the biophysical environment
including physical destruction and general disturbance of biodiversity
are assessed to range between low to medium significance.
Where the project aligns its timeline to support post-closure housing
and other property development the economic benefits of both the
mining and alternative land use can be realised.
Thus, assuming the effectively implementation of the project mitigation
in the EMP, the assessed impact significance levels are not such that
they should stop the project proceeding.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
It is widely accepted that mining has profound often irreversible
impacts on ecosystems.
The rivers draining gold mining areas and the associated wetlands are
an area of significant concern. Elements of concern are Al, Cr, Cu, Bi,
Sr, Sb, Au, Hg, Pb, and U.
The proposed project will impact upon the said wetlands and it is
necessary to assess the cumulative impacts of the historic gold mining
activities and the proposed project on the Klip River and the
numerous wetlands.
The functionality of these wetlands to adsorb metals may be
compromised/exceeded by the added contaminant load from the
proposed project. It may well result in the mobilisation (and
solubilation if metals if the water becomes acidic) of metals which are
currently adsorbed in the sediment of the wetlands.
The above foreseeable impacts must be assessed. We furthermore
request that the authorities specify wetland offsets that should be
written into the environmental authorisation.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Biodiversity
and Hydrological specialists (Appendix F and Appendix G). Relevant
impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures have been
assessed and included in Appendix D of the EIA Report.
The valley bottom wetlands and pans within the mining right application
area are considered by the biodiversity specialist to be of intermediate
sensitivity. However, the watercourses (including wetlands) within 500
m of proposed mine infrastructure will be monitored to determine
whether contamination is leaching from the mine infrastructure. Should
contamination be detected, the mine will implement additional
management and mitigation measures to prevent further contamination
and attempt to remedy the contamination. This may include the
installation of interception boreholes to remove and treat contaminated
water.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 156 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The de-watering and re-watering envisioned by the project may
accelerate sinkhole formations and seismicity.
AMD is an additional risk since it may result in the increased
dissolution of dolomite which could lead to land subsidence in the
area, which is densely populated.
The impact of the de-watering and re-watering on the ground stability
and structural integrity of the houses of nearby communities must be
assessed.
A stability study will be conducted by the applicant.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The failure of pipelines carrying polluted water and potentially
radioactive and toxic slurry is a significant risk since these pipelines
traverse wetlands and are in close proximity to the Klip River and
densely populated communities.
Pipeline spillages must be prevented. The pipeline integrity and
design must be in accordance with the ASME B31.4 code. See
attached expert opinion from Paterson and Cooke Consulting
Engineers regarding Best Practices of Pipeline Wetland Crossings.
We call upon the decision makers to impose these best practices upon
the Applicant.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Hydrological
specialist (Appendix G). Regular inspections and maintenance will be
conducted of water management facilities, to inspect drainage
structures and liners for any in-channel erosion or cracks, de-silting of
silt traps/sumps and pollution control dams, and any pumps and
pipelines will be maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications;
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The site where the hazardous substances will be stored Hazardous waste substance would be stored in designated containers
and skips in bunded work areas at the waste yards located within the
Bird Reef Central and Kimberley Reef East Infrastructure Complexes
(Figure 3-8 and 3-9 of the EIA Report).
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
The site where the sewage management facilities will be located No sewage treatment plants would be established as part of the project
to treat sewage. The sewage collection and pump stations would be
connected to the municipal bulk sewage treatment infrastructure
(Section 3.2.12 of the EIA Report). The sewage collection and pump
stations would be located within the Bird Reef Central and Kimberley
Reef East Infrastructure Complexes (Figure 3-8 and 3-9 of the EIA
Report).
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 157 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
Whether West Wits Mining has applied for a WUL and if so, a copy of
the WULA
A WULA has commenced for the proposed mining activities. A
notification of West Wits intention to submit an application was
submitted to the Department (Appendix B of the EIA Report). The WULA
would be initiated towards the end of the EIA process once the technical
design detail is available.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
Where will the gold/uranium/silver be processed? Primary mineral processing will take place on site, where ore will be
crushed prior to transportation off-site. All run-of mine material will be
transported to an existing off-site processing plant including a tailings
facility for concentrating of minerals. According to West Wits, the off-
site processing plant that has been identified for the concentrating of
minerals is located approximately 40 km from the proposed West Wits
project area. At this stage West Wits is considering a few options. Once
this information becomes available this can be passed onto you.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
A copy of West Wits Mining’s financial provisions in terms of the 2015
NEMA: Regulations for Financial Provisions for …Mining
Details of the financial provision prepared for the project, including
rehabilitation costs have been discussed in sections 18, 28 and Appendix
S of the EIA Report.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
A copy of the Traffic Impact Assessment Report Details of project related traffic volumes have been included in Section
3.2.6 of the EIA Report. These have been considered by the Traffic
specialist and the Traffic Impact Assessment has been included in
Appendix O of the EIA Report. Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
West Wits Mining’s BBB-EE compliance status West Wits a South African subsidiary of the company is 33,3%
empowered. The empowerment company is Lilitha Resources
Proprietary Limited, previously referred to as Witpoortjie Resources
Investments Proprietary Limited (Section 1.1 of the EIA Report).
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
OHSA compliance status Please note that occupational aspects fall outside of the scope of the EIA
process.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 158 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
A copy of the Disaster Management Plan as required by OHSA. Please note that occupational aspects fall outside of the scope of the EIA
process.
The emergency awareness plan is included in Section 30 of the EIA
Report.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
A copy of the Corporate Responsibility programme for the current and
planned operations.
West Wits operates in line with its Corporate Governance framework.
The framework includes principles that talk to responsible management
and acting ethically, responsibly and with integrity. A copy of this
framework is available on the West Wits website.
In addition, the development and implementation of a Social and Labour
plan address aspects such as labour provision, training and skills
development as well as investment in local communities through local
economic development initiatives.
Mariette Liefferink - CEO:
FEDERATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
While the FSE wishes to thank you for including the FSE’s comments,
the responses of SLR to the FSE’s and other IAPs’ comments are
meaningless since to every issue of concern raised by IAPs, SLR
responded in the same manner.
Meaningfull responses have been included in the EIA Report based on
the various specialist studies conducted following the Scoping Report.
Nomzamo Gumede -
Provincial Heritage Resources
Authority - Gauteng (PHRA-G)
X E-mail received on 5 July
2019
It was noted that an impact on identified heritage resources was not
clear.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Heritage
specialist (Appendix P). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Nomzamo Gumede -
Provincial Heritage Resources
Authority - Gauteng (PHRA-G)
X E-mail received on 5 July
2019
Submit a clear/colour Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) report, that
should amongst other things:
- clearly identify and map the heritage resources on the earmarked
property/area
- give the historical background of the area
- show how the proposed work might have an impact on heritage
resources
- outline recommendations and mitigation measures
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Heritage
specialist (Appendix P). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Nomzamo Gumede -
Provincial Heritage Resources
Authority - Gauteng (PHRA-G)
X E-mail received on 5 July
2019
Submit a clear/colour Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) report, that
should amongst other things:
- give a report on the public participation process followed during the
assessment phase
The Public participation process (PPP) undertaken to date is in line with
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations (2014), as amended and have been
discussed in Section 6.2 of the EIA Report.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 159 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Nomzamo Gumede -
Provincial Heritage Resources
Authority - Gauteng (PHRA-G)
X E-mail received on 5 July
2019
It was noted that there were many graves identified on site. Please get
comments from the South African Heritage Resources Agency
(SAHRA)'s Burial Grounds and Graves Unit.
Upon receipt of the contact person and details, the SAHRA Burial
Grounds and Graves Unit will be contacted to comment on the EIA
Report.
Khomotjo Ledwaba of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received on 9 July
2019 by email
In Summary, we as Maxam after evaluating the response on Appendix
C Issues and Response report, we noted the applicant states that the
concern raised regarding:
11 Shaft Main Reef Pit
The referred Appendix O and D does not address the accessibility to
the Maxam Dantex factory in view of the mining activities on this
section. (Page 8 of 104)
West Wits is in discussions with Rand Leases, a suitable access road will
be constructed.
Khomotjo Ledwaba of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received on 9 July
2019 by email
Kimberley East Pit Activities
All activities must be conducted at a minimum distance of 150 m away
from the safety zones – (Page 8 of 108)
The issue has been noted. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an
agreement with Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 160 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Khomotjo Ledwaba of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received on 9 July
2019 by email
Kimberley Reef East Underground Activities – (Page 9 of 108)
• As noted in the last report, the proposed underground activities will
be taking place directly under the Maxam Dantex factory. Basing on
the report submitted, underground activities will begin at 50m below
the surface which poses safety concerns as there are blasting activities
that currently happen on the surface. Allowing underground blasting
activities will increase the risk of sink holes due to increased seismic
movements as currently sink holes are being noted- taking into
consideration the Lily Mine incident in Mpumalanga.
• As such, the following will be required:
1. Geological reports
2. Seismic survey reports
3. Blasting patterns
4. Type of explosives to be used and the quantity per phase
The issue has been noted. West Wits endeavour to have a settlement
agreement in place with Rand Leases soonest, which will include a
Stability Study. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an agreement with
Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees.
The blasting specialist gave guidelines of the explosive charge mass
below surface to be used, and West Wits endeavour to follow the
guidelines to have zero impact on surface and the Maxam Dantex
operation.
The Blasting and Vibration specialist (Appendix M) has made mention of
the potential areas of concern which are the production and magazine
facilities of Maxam Dantex South Africa, and that a section of the
underground workings will pass underneath these facilities. The
specialist also made mention that Maxam Dantex has indicated their
concerns related to the possible structural integrity deterioration of
surface infrastructure that is related to underground mining and that
their biggest concern appears to be ground instability and sinkhole
development. The specialist has therefore recommended that the direct
impact of blasting on the MaxamDantex infrastructure should be
quantified through measurement when the underground operations are
underway.
Khomotjo Ledwaba of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received on 9 July
2019 by email
Open Pit Activities - 11 Shaft Pit Activity – (Page 14-104)
• As highlighted activities are not permitted within any safety zone
and therefore the proposal for a lease agreement is not possible.
The issue has been noted. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an
agreement with Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees.
Khomotjo Ledwaba of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received on 9 July
2019 by email
Open Pit Activities - 11 Shaft Pit Activity – (Page 14-104)
• The referred Appendix O and D does not address the accessibility to
the Maxam Dantex factory in view of the mining activities on Main
reef
West Wits is in discussions with Rand Leases, a suitable access road will
be constructed.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 161 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Khomotjo Ledwaba of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received on 9 July
2019 by email
Under Ground - Kimberley Reef East Pit Activity
• A more detailed study is required focusing on the underground
activities under Maxam Dantex factory taking into consideration the
surface blasting activities that happen at Maxam Dantex bearing in
mind that sinkholes are already happening with the current activities.
The issue has been noted. West Wits endeavour to have a settlement
agreement in place with Rand Leases soonest, which will include a
Stability Study. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an agreement with
Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees.
The blasting specialist gave guidelines of the explosive charge mass
below surface to be used, and West Wits endeavour to follow the
guidelines to have zero impact on surface and the Maxam Dantex
operation.
The Blasting and Vibration specialist (Appendix M) has made mention of
the potential areas of concern which are the production and magazine
facilities of Maxam Dantex South Africa, and that a section of the
underground workings will pass underneath these facilities. The
specialist also made mention that Maxam Dantex has indicated their
concerns related to the possible structural integrity deterioration of
surface infrastructure that is related to underground mining and that
their biggest concern appears to be ground instability and sinkhole
development. The specialist has therefore recommended that the direct
impact of blasting on the MaxamDantex infrastructure should be
quantified through measurement when the underground operations are
underway.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 162 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Khomotjo Ledwaba of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received on 9 July
2019 by email
Under Ground - Kimberley Reef East Pit Activity
• As noted in the last report, the proposed underground activities will
be taking place directly under the Maxam Dantex factory. Basing on
the report submitted, underground activities will begin at 50m below
the surface which poses safety concerns as there are blasting activities
that currently happen on the surface. Allowing underground blasting
activities will increase the risk of sink holes due to increased seismic
movements as currently sink holes are being noted- taking into
consideration the Lily Mine incident in Mpumalanga.
As such, the following will be required:
1. Geological reports
2. Seismic survey reports
3. Blasting patterns
4. Type of explosives to be used and the quantity per phase
The issue has been noted. West Wits endeavour to have a settlement
agreement in place with Rand Leases soonest, which will include a
Stability Study. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an agreement with
Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees.
The blasting specialist gave guidelines of the explosive charge mass
below surface to be used, and West Wits endeavour to follow the
guidelines to have zero impact on surface and the Maxam Dantex
operation.
The Blasting and Vibration specialist (Appendix M) has made mention of
the potential areas of concern which are the production and magazine
facilities of Maxam Dantex South Africa, and that a section of the
underground workings will pass underneath these facilities. The
specialist also made mention that Maxam Dantex has indicated their
concerns related to the possible structural integrity deterioration of
surface infrastructure that is related to underground mining and that
their biggest concern appears to be ground instability and sinkhole
development. The specialist has therefore recommended that the direct
impact of blasting on the MaxamDantex infrastructure should be
quantified through measurement when the underground operations are
underway.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 163 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Khomotjo Ledwaba of Maxam
Dantex
X Comment received on 9 July
2019 by email
Under Ground - Kimberley Reef East Pit Activity
• A more detailed study is required focusing on the underground
activities under Maxam Dantex factory taking into consideration the
surface blasting activities that happen at Maxam Dantex bearing in
mind that sinkholes are already happening with the current activities..
The issue has been noted. West Wits endeavour to have a settlement
agreement in place with Rand Leases soonest, which will include a
Stability Study. It is the intention of West Wits to sign an agreement with
Rand Leases to in turn coexist with their lessees.
The blasting specialist gave guidelines of the explosive charge mass
below surface to be used, and West Wits endeavour to follow the
guidelines to have zero impact on surface and the Maxam Dantex
operation.
The Blasting and Vibration specialist (Appendix M) has made mention of
the potential areas of concern which are the production and magazine
facilities of Maxam Dantex South Africa, and that a section of the
underground workings will pass underneath these facilities. The
specialist also made mention that Maxam Dantex has indicated their
concerns related to the possible structural integrity deterioration of
surface infrastructure that is related to underground mining and that
their biggest concern appears to be ground instability and sinkhole
development. The specialist has therefore recommended that the direct
impact of blasting on the MaxamDantex infrastructure should be
quantified through measurement when the underground operations are
underway.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail received on 24 June
2019
As per our previous submissions, we wish to request for the following:
1) Extension of public review and comment period to 60 days, instead
32 days you provide.
As per the discussions between yourself and Robyn Mellett earlier today
this extension is granted. Please note that the applicant will be
submitting the Final Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report to
the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) in July 2019, however in
this submission the DMR will be informed that we are aware that your
comments are still pending and as soon as we receive your comments
we will inform the DMR and forward your comments to them with
respective responses.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 164 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail received on 24 June
2019
As per our previous submissions, we wish to request for the following:
2) Translation of Executive Summary into Zulu, Afrikaans and Sotho.
The public participation process has been conducted as stipulated in
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations and the applicable Public Participation
guideline in terms of NEMA EIA Regulations, Department of
Environmental Affairs, 2017 has been considered. The EIA summary
letter was written in English which is a primary language of South Africa
that Interested and/or Affect Parties in the area would understand.
However please note the applicant have requested experts to translate
this for you and will make it
available.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail received on 24 June
2019
As per our previous submissions, we wish to request for the following:
3) A focused group meeting with your experts.
A Focussed Group EIA Feedback meeting will be arranged with the
Lawyers for Human Rights and the clients you are representing. During
this meeting the independent Surface Water, Groundwater and
Radiation Specialists will be present as requested by the Communities
Against Mining in the meeting held on 6 March 2019. This should assist
in addressing your requests in terms of timelines and technical support.
Could you please indicate your availability during next week in order for
us to schedule a Focussed Group
EIA Feedback Meeting?
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 165 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail received on 24 June
2019
As you are well aware that our clients have no capacity to
meaningfully engage technical reports compiled by your specialists,
we are trying to get that support for them. Owing to our financial
constraints as the NGO, and since you declined our request for the
financial support for the community to procure such professional
services, we have had to appeal for pro-bono technical support. We
also have to consult adequately with our clients. Unfortunately all of
that will take much more than the allocated time, especially owing to
many areas of specialist reports we are expected to comment on and
widespread of the affected communities over the vast areas of the
mining right We therefore request this extension so that we can
assemble the team of experts able to technically support us pro bono,
adequately consult our clients and in due course organise a focused
group between our expert team, CAM leadership and your experts as
previously discussed.
As per the discussions between yourself and Robyn Mellett earlier today
this extension is granted. Please note that the applicant will be
submitting the Final Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report to
the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) in July 2019, however in
this submission the DMR will be informed that we are aware that your
comments are still pending and as soon as we receive your comments
we will inform the DMR and forward your comments to them with
respective responses.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail received on 24 June
2019
Please also reply to our request for the translation of the Executive
Summary of the EIA Report and Draft EMP in the
above-mentioned languages which are widely spoken in the affected
communities by residents who are mostly not
proficient in English as a second language.
The public participation process has been conducted as stipulated in
Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations and the applicable Public Participation
guideline in terms of NEMA EIA Regulations, Department of
Environmental Affairs, 2017 has been considered. The EIA summary
letter was written in English which is a primary language of South Africa
that Interested and/or Affect Parties in the area would understand.
However please note the applicant have requested experts to translate
this for you and will make it
available.
Mametlwe Sebei - Lawyers
for Human Rights acting for
Communities Against Mining
X E-mail received on 24 June
2019
Lastly, we request information regarding the logistics of public
consultation meetings, which is not provided in your
summary letter.
An extensive Public Participation Process has been conducted and
numerous public open day sessions and focussed
group meetings were held in the Scoping Phase. Therefore, no
additional public meetings are being planned during
the EIA phase.
Apie Cronje - Blueprint
Developments
X E-mail received on 23 May
2019
Are we still registered as an IAP on this matter?
If yes, who Dino Properties or Blue Print?
Both Dino Properties and Blue Print are registered as an I&AP.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 166 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Judith Taylor - Earthlife Africa
Board member
X E-mail received on 26 May
2019
The impacts on the surrounding communities and infrastructure of
these operations will be extreme. This area is already heavily impacted
by previous, unremediated mines and people are ill and dying as a
result. My strong recommendation is that the entire area be
remediated, using local people and companies.
The post-mining land uses related to the proposed five opencast pits are
described in the Golder rehabilitation and closure report (refer to
Appendix S of the EIA Report).
The final post closure land uses have been identified in consultation with
land owners and will include residential, commercial, industrial,
infrastructure, as well as green belts and parks.
Thabo Rangwaga - Proudly
Sowetan Socio-Economic
Transformation Institute
X E-mail received on 22 May
2019
When can we expect the Social Labour Plan? During your public
consultation we expressed the need and desire from the communities
for skills development to be part of permanent opportunities afforded
to our local SMMEs.
We furthermore made ourselves available for delivery of such
training, mentorship and coaching.
As an accredited institute within the community we are still waiting
for your progressive response in this regard.
You are welcome to approach the DMR for a copy of the SLP.
Details on promoting justifiable economic and social development have
been discussed in Section 5.5 of the EIA Report.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected]
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 167 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Beauty Nobesotho X E-mail received on 23 May
2019
As far as I remember is that when we filled the forms was of work
application but now I don't understand what is this all about.
I'll take it that the people who came they gave us wrong information
which is against the law.
Details on workforce required by the project have been discussed in
Section 3.2.14 of the EIA Report.
Extensive PPP has been conducted as part of the revised application
process (see Section 6.2 of the scoping Report dated August 2018)
which included public open day sessions. The purpose of the sessions
were to:
- provide I&APs with an opportunity to:
o raise any issues and concerns (both positive or negative);
o provide input on any environmental sensitivities and potential
impacts;
- record issues within the formal assessment process so that they can
be addressed during the course of the EIA;
- outline the way forward.
No application for employment formed part of the PPP.
Should the proposed project be approved it is recommended that you
contact the applicant directly.
Difference Chauke -
Openserve (a Division of
Telkom SA SOC Ltd)
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 23 May 2019
Telkom has taken note of the proposed construction of Roodepoort
and we would like to point out that in the event that /construction at
the development site necessitates the deviation or removal of
Telkom’s telecommunication facilities,
- The township developer should request Telkom in good time for the
deviation or removal of the Telkom telecommunication facilities.
- The cost for such deviation or removal shall be for the account of
the township developers.
This issue has been noted.
The relevant applications will be submitted where required.
Difference Chauke -
Openserve (a Division of
Telkom SA SOC Ltd)
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 23 May 2019
If in the township developers decide to install underground pipes for
telecommunication service purposes for practical and aesthetic
purposes, the costs for such conduit-pipes will be for the township
developer’s account. Alternatively, Telkom in its sole discretion will
determine the most suitable and cost effective means to provide the
telecommunication facilities at the proposed township.
This issue has been noted.
The relevant applications will be submitted where required.
West Wits Issues and Response Table July 2019 Page 168 of 170
Date comments received Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by the applicant and as updated
for the EIA Report
Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
Difference Chauke -
Openserve (a Division of
Telkom SA SOC Ltd)
X E-mail (with attachments)
received on 23 May 2019
Should the township development project be approved, the township
developer should without delay, inform the Regional Network
Engineering Department officer for Telkom to proceed with the detail
telecommunication infrastructure planning.
Please note that Telkom will only commence with the provision of
telecommunication facilities (cabling) once Telkom has determined
the demand for telecommunication services at the development and
the project has been proved to be viable.
This issue has been noted.
The relevant applications will be submitted where required.
Albert Mpehle X E-mail (with attachment)
received on 27 May 2019
I am concerned as to why Fleurhof is not identified as an afected area
when it actually is, please provide clarity?
Fleurhof would not be located within but adjacent to the proposed
mining right application area, and would therefore not be affected by
the open pit and underground mining activities.
Albert Mpehle X E-mail (with attachment)
received on 27 May 2019
The Enviromental Impact assesment is very vague and does not
provide any direct solutions or indication to your ratings. Please
provide me with a comprehensive enviromental Impact assesment.
Refer to Appendix D of the EIA Report for the assessment of relevant
impacts including mitigation and monitoring measures.
The EIA Report has been prepared in accordance with the DMR EMPr
Report template format, and was informed by the guidelines posted on
the official DMR website. This is in accordance with the requirements of
the MPRDA. This report also complies with the requirements of the
NEMA and Appendix 3 and Appendix 4 of EIA Regulations 2014 (as
amended).
Table 0-1 in the EIA Report provides a summary of the requirements,
with cross references to the report sections where these requirements
have been addressed.
Albert Mpehle X E-mail (with attachment)
received on 27 May 2019
Kindly please also provide the social labor plan, a comprehensive
social labor plan.
You are welcome to approach the DMR for a copy of the SLP.
Albert Mpehle X E-mail (with attachment)
received on 27 May 2019
On behalf of the Fleurhof Community and Business Initiative in my
capacity as Director we would like to request a meeting with the
Directors at their soonest convinience, to discuss more pressing issues
that are relevant to our community and foster a community to
business based relationship in developing a sustainable community.
The West Wits Community Forum has been established in Roodepoort.
All proposals and requests for meetings can be sent to the forum's
secretary Mduduzi Jack at the following contact details:
Mobile - 073 388 6803; and
Email - [email protected]
A mining forum will be established upon approval of the mining right.
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Interested and Affected Parties
List the names of persons consulted
in this column, and mark with an X
where those who must be consulted
were in fact consulted.
George Congo - Department
of Roads and Transport
X E-mail (with attachment)
received on 30 May 2019
Note must be taken that the Gauteng Strategic Transportation
Network namely, Provincial Road(s): PWV5, PWV12A, K198, K102,
K11 and P42-1 are affected and as such, in terms of the Gauteng
Transport Infrastructure Act, 2001 (Act No 8 of 2001), when an
application for a township establishment, change of land use
(rezoning, subdivision, consent use etc) is lodged with the relevant
authority, the said application must be lodged with this Department
for evaluation.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Traffic
specialist (Appendix O). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
The relevant applications will be submitted where required.
George Congo - Department
of Roads and Transport
X E-mail (with attachment)
received on 30 May 2019
Future Route(s) PWV12A is affected by the application and as the said
route falls under the provision of Section 7 of Act 8 of 2001, (Gauteng
Transport Infrastructure Act), this Department must be provided with
a written report as stated in Section 7 of the said Act for evaluation. As
soon as the report has been submitted with the application, it will
received further attention, as stated in the Act.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Traffic
specialist (Appendix O). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Applications will be submitted where required.
George Congo - Department
of Roads and Transport
X E-mail (with attachment)
received on 30 May 2019
Your attention is drawn to Section 7(5) of the Act. Notice must be
taken that the relevant provisions of Section 6 to 8 of the Act have
been enacted via Section 10 of the Act above for the above mentioned
route with the publication of Notice 2625 of 2003 (Acceptance of
routes and determination of centrelines thereof) in the Provincial
Gazette dated 20 August 2003.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Traffic
specialist (Appendix O). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Applications will be submitted where required.
George Congo - Department
of Roads and Transport
X E-mail (with attachment)
received on 30 May 2019
Note must be also taken that an application must be submitted to this
Department for a way leave if any part of a proposed service falls
within 95,0 m (measured from the centreline of any of the
Department's existing or future road(s)/railway line or within a 500,0
m radius of any intersection on said road(s)/railway line.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Traffic
specialist (Appendix O). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Applications will be submitted where required.
George Congo - Department
of Roads and Transport
X E-mail (with attachment)
received on 30 May 2019
Where mining operations are to be undertaken, Section 49 of the
Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act, 2001 (Act No 8 of 2001) shall
apply.
This issue has been noted and has been considered by the Traffic
specialist (Appendix O). Relevant impacts including mitigation and
monitoring measures have been assessed and included in Appendix D of
the EIA Report.
Applications will be submitted where required.
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