KM_C554e-20161116154632

This document is a technical report from the Chief Directorate: Water Use Authorisation Authority of the Department of Water and Sanitation of the Republic of South Africa, dated July 5, 2016. It details the water management infrastructure, water balance simulations, and environmental impacts associated with mining activities by Atha-Africa Ventures, specifically focusing on the YUCM (Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine) and surrounding areas including Kromhoek, Vaalbank, and Goedgevonden.

• The mine's water supply strategy relies on two boreholes with a total abstraction of 56,554m³, supplemented by runoff and treated water from a Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
• A Pollution Control Dam (PCD) system is used to collect all dirty water on site, including water pumped from underground mining, dirty storm water, and treated sewage water, for reuse and recycling.
• The mine identifies a high risk of dirty water overflows to the environment during storm events exceeding 130 mm/day, as the PCD levels typically reach 50% capacity during summer months.
• Potable water requirements for the operation are specified as 16,600m³/a for ablutions, 2,300m³/a for the workshop, 2,300m³/a for offices and stores, and 4,200m³/a for the decline.
• The report recommends securing boreholes that yield at least 8,000m³/month during winter months to mitigate the risk of water shortages for road dust suppression during the first two years of operation.
• Mining activities and infrastructure are located within or near several sensitive wetland systems, including seep wetlands S1, S2, S3, S5, S6, S12, and S13, as well as channel valley bottoms CVB1 and CVB2.
• The Assegaai River in quaternary catchment W51A is characterized by a moderate Ecological Importance and Sensitivity (EIS) and a PEC of C, with sensitivity attributed to flow and water quality.

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@techreport{centreforenvironmentalrightsndkmc554e20161116154632, author = {{Centre for Environmental Rights}}, title = {{KM\_C554e-20161116154632}}, institution = {Centre for Environmental Rights}, url = {https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Annexure-B-Part-3.pdf?x21779}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }