A GUIDELINE FOR A MINING WORK PROGRAMME TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPLICATIONS FOR A MINING RIGHT IN TERMS OF THE MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2002, (ACT NO. 28 OF 2002)

The guideline details the specific information and supporting documentation required under Regulation 11 to satisfy the granting criteria for a mining right, focusing heavily on the justification of a detailed 10-year cash flow forecast.

• To obtain a mining right, applicants must demonstrate that the mineral can be mined optimally, they possess the necessary technical ability and financial resources, and the operation will not cause 'unacceptable pollution, ecological degradation or damage to the environment'.
• The mining work programme must include a detailed description of the mineral deposit, including its locality, depth, and geological structure, supported by a 'tabulated categorization of proven and probable reserves'.
• Applicants must provide a market analysis to determine price assumptions for the cash flow forecast, including lists of products, consumers, and whether the market is 'Local', 'Regional', or 'International'.
• The guideline requires a comprehensive technical plan covering mining techniques (such as 'Opencast mining' or 'underground mining'), equipment, and a description of 'planned engineering solutions' to constraints like groundwater management or seismicity.
• Financial compliance requires a detailed 10-year cash flow forecast and valuation that justifies costs for mining, technology, technical skills, regulatory requirements, and the 'Social and Labour Plan'.
• Environmental costs must be presented in an annual cash flow format, including 'realistic estimate of both the ongoing environmental management cost, and the environmental rehabilitation cost'.
• Applicants must provide 'conclusive evidence' of their ability to finance the operation, identifying start-up costs and any negative cash flow amounts that require funding through assets, loans, or equity.

APA

Centre for Environmental Rights (n.d.). A GUIDELINE FOR A MINING WORK PROGRAMME TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPLICATIONS FOR A MINING RIGHT IN TERMS OF THE MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2002, (ACT NO. 28 OF 2002). https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Mining-Work-Programme-Guideline.pdf?x21779

Chicago

Centre for Environmental Rights. A GUIDELINE FOR A MINING WORK PROGRAMME TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPLICATIONS FOR A MINING RIGHT IN TERMS OF THE MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2002, (ACT NO. 28 OF 2002). n.d. https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Mining-Work-Programme-Guideline.pdf?x21779.

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BibTeX

@techreport{centreforenvironmentalrightsndguideline, author = {{Centre for Environmental Rights}}, title = {{A GUIDELINE FOR A MINING WORK PROGRAMME TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPLICATIONS FOR A MINING RIGHT IN TERMS OF THE MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2002, (ACT NO. 28 OF 2002)}}, institution = {Centre for Environmental Rights}, url = {https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Mining-Work-Programme-Guideline.pdf?x21779}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }