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The Matzikama Municipality issued a decision on 24 July 2020 approving the rezoning of a portion of Farm Geelwal Karoo No 262 from Agriculture zone I to Industrial zone III to allow for mining activities and a mineral processing plant.

• The Matzikama Municipality approved the rezoning of a portion of Farm Geelwal Karoo No 262 from Agriculture zone I to Industrial zone III, citing benefits such as economic stimulation, job creation, and the promotion of social and economic development within the community.
• The approved Industrial Zone III development area consists of a mineral processing plant (approximately 110ha, including a 64ha extension) and further mining activities covering approximately 75ha (39ha North and 36ha South).
• The rezoning is temporary and linked to the validity of the mining permit; once the permit expires, the Industrial zoning expires and the land reverts to agricultural rights.
• The municipality imposed strict environmental conditions due to the site's location between two critical biodiversity areas, requiring a Conservation Management Plan, biodiversity compensation (offset) areas, and additional scientific studies covering the spring season.
• Transport of minerals must be conducted via the Skaapvlei road and N7, specifically excluding Robeiland road to avoid dust nuisance and infrastructure damage in a densely populated area; material should eventually be transported via rail from Koekenaap.
• The approval is subject to a service agreement with the Matzikama Municipality, which includes prioritizing the upgrading of the Woelige Hoek intersection and creating safe overnight parking facilities.

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@misc{centreforenvironmentalrightsndzo42e4398e2171e00ea1pdf, author = {{Centre for Environmental Rights}}, title = {{zo-42-e4398e2171e00ea1.pdf}}, publisher = {Centre for Environmental Rights}, url = {https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ZO-42.pdf?x21779}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }