Atha's Answering Affidavit Annexures (Part 1).pdf

The document consists of annexures to an answering affidavit regarding the Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine, including a water use license, ministerial permission to mine within the Mabola Protected Environment, and correspondence regarding the declaration of protected areas in Mpumalanga.

• The Ministers of Environmental Affairs and Mineral Resources granted Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd permission to mine within the Mabola Protected Environment under Section 48 of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (NEMPAA), 2003.
• Mining permission within the Mabola Protected Environment is subject to several conditions, including the appointment of an independent Environmental Control Officer (ECO) and the submission of quarterly compliance reports to the National Department of Environmental Affairs.
• The mine's production plan involves producing steam coal (RB 1 & RB 2) and D grade coal, with 32.8% intended for power stations and 67.2% for international markets.
• Water quality monitoring for the facility includes monthly grab samples for various constituents, including Aluminium, Calcium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Fluorides, Iron, Lead, Magnesium, pH, Sulphate, Total Dissolved Solids, Manganese, and Zinc.
• The license requires the implementation of long-term mitigation measures for Acid Mine Drainage (AMD), including passive systems, to be reported within 12 months of issuance.

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@techreport{centreforenvironmentalrightsndathas, author = {{Centre for Environmental Rights}}, title = {{Atha's Answering Affidavit Annexures (Part 1).pdf}}, institution = {Centre for Environmental Rights}, url = {https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Part-2.pdf?x21779}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }