Budget Vote Speech by Minister Shabangu 2011-2: MPRDA review, Karoo fracking, SAMRAD and rehabilitation of derelict mines

The document is a budget vote speech by Minister Shabangu detailing a R1,036 billion budget for the 2011/12 financial year. Key priorities include the review of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), the implementation of the SAMRAD online licensing system, and a moratorium on shale gas exploration in the Karoo. The Minister emphasizes the need for beneficiation, the rehabilitation of derelict mines, and improvements in mine health and safety following an increase in fatalities.

• The Department of Mineral Resources was allocated a budget of R1,036 billion for the 2011/12 financial year, an increase of R40 million over the previous year. This includes R480 million for Mineral Policy and Promotion, R160 million for Mineral Regulation, R147 million for Mine Health and Safety, and R247 million for Administration.
• The South African Mineral Rights Administration (SAMRAD) online licensing system was launched on 18 April 2011 to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability, with over 627 applications lodged since its inception.
• A review of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) is underway to remove ambiguities, streamline licensing, and strengthen environmental regulations regarding minerals and mining.
• The Minister imposed a moratorium on shale gas exploration in the Karoo in February 2011, a decision later confirmed by the cabinet. A task team of senior government officials has been appointed to research the issue and formulate policy balancing energy security and sustainable development.
• To address the legacy of ownerless and un-rehabilitated mines, five sites were rehabilitated during the 2010/11 financial year: Jebolo, Owendale, Strelley, and two projects in Prieska (rehabilitation and wall construction).
• Mine safety remains a critical concern, with a reported 8% increase in fatalities in the second quarter, rising from 49 to 53 deaths. The department intends to stop unsafe mines and implement recommendations to address massive falls of ground at platinum mines.
• The government is pursuing a Beneficiation Strategy to move beyond traditional mining and increase the share of the minerals value chain, citing the success of China and India in this area.

APA

Shabangu (2011). Budget Vote Speech by Minister Shabangu 2011-2: MPRDA review, Karoo fracking, SAMRAD and rehabilitation of derelict mines. Centre for Environmental Rights. https://cer.org.za/news/budget-vote-speech-by-minister-shabangu-2011-2-mprda-review-karoo-fracking-samrad-and-rehabilitation-of-derelict-mines

Chicago

Shabangu. Budget Vote Speech by Minister Shabangu 2011-2: MPRDA review, Karoo fracking, SAMRAD and rehabilitation of derelict mines. Centre for Environmental Rights, 2011. https://cer.org.za/news/budget-vote-speech-by-minister-shabangu-2011-2-mprda-review-karoo-fracking-samrad-and-rehabilitation-of-derelict-mines.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{shabangu2011budget, author = {Shabangu}, title = {{Budget Vote Speech by Minister Shabangu 2011-2: MPRDA review, Karoo fracking, SAMRAD and rehabilitation of derelict mines}}, publisher = {Centre for Environmental Rights}, year = {2011}, month = jun, url = {https://cer.org.za/news/budget-vote-speech-by-minister-shabangu-2011-2-mprda-review-karoo-fracking-samrad-and-rehabilitation-of-derelict-mines}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }