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The document consists of a series of legal and administrative records regarding a land-use change application for Portion 1 of the farm Yzermyn 96 HT in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The application, submitted by Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd, sought to rezone the land from agricultural to 'special' use to allow for mining and related activities. The process involved multiple objections from environmental organizations and landowners, a dismissal by a local planning tribunal based on a lack of locus standi, a subsequent appeal, and a final approval by the Gert Sibande District Municipal Planning Tribunal on 29 April 2019.

This briefing from Eskom to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) provides additional information supporting an application to postpone compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for the Acacia Power Station. Eskom argues that the station's infrequent use as a peaking plant results in negligible impacts on ambient air quality and human health, and proposes decommissioning the facility around 2026.

The Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) of the Limpopo Province refused an Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the proposed Meletse Iron Ore Mining project. The project, proposed by Aquila Steel (S Africa) (Pty) Ltd, would have involved an open pit mining operation and associated infrastructure on the farms Donkerpoort 448 KQ and Randstephne 455 KQ. The refusal was based on the determination that ecological, visual, and traffic impacts could not be mitigated and that the project conflicted with required land use for the site.

This affidavit, submitted by Earthlife Africa (ELA) to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), objects to the licensing of the proposed Thabametsi coal-fired power plant. ELA argues that the project is environmentally unsustainable, financially risky, and inconsistent with South Africa's legal obligations and international climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.

The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) expresses strong opposition to the proposed Yzermyn Underground coal mine in the Mpumalanga Region, citing critical risks to wetlands, water quality, and protected environments. The DWA identifies the project's location within a National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Area as a "fatal flaw" and notes that the mine could cause significant groundwater contamination and the drying up of wetlands.

The document is a Record of Decision (ROD) issued by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) on September 21, 2006. It grants conditional authorization to Eskom Holdings Limited: Generation Division for the construction of a 4800MW coal-fired power station and associated infrastructure near Lephalale, while specifically excluding authorization for waste and ash disposal pending further investigation into alternatives.

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) submitted a formal objection to the proposed Yzermyn underground coal mine project by Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd, arguing that the project is illegal and environmentally devastating due to its location within protected biodiversity areas.

The Minister of Environmental Affairs of South Africa issued a decision on 30 January 2018 to confirm the Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the construction of the 1200MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station. This decision followed a North Gauteng High Court order remitting the matter for reconsideration specifically regarding climate change and paleontological impact assessments.

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.

This document is a technical assessment and recommendation report from the Chief Directorate: Water Use Authorisation Authority regarding water use licensing for a mining project. It details groundwater recharge and quality for Quaternary Catchment W51A, outlines potential impacts on surface and groundwater, and provides mitigation measures and administrative requirements for the issuance of a water use licence.

This document is a detailed risk and mitigation matrix (Table 5-7) outlining the potential environmental impacts of mining activities on wetland systems and groundwater. It covers three phases—construction, mining, and post-mining—detailing specific infrastructure, water use activities, and the corresponding measures to prevent or remediate ecological damage.

This document is an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) for the Tormin Mine Extension, prepared by SRK Consulting for MSR. It details the potential environmental impacts of the mine expansion, proposed mitigation measures, and the financial and operational plans for rehabilitation and closure.

This document consists of a series of legal filings and affidavits submitted to the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, regarding the 'Air Quality' and 'Energy Transition' legal challenges. The filings focus on the environmental and health impacts of coal-fired power stations, specifically the impact of air pollution on local communities and the necessity of transitioning to cleaner energy sources to meet constitutional and environmental obligations.

This document is an appendix to an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) for the Tormin Mine Extension, specifically focusing on the potential terrestrial ecology impacts during the construction, operational, and closure phases. It details the assessment of vegetation, fauna, and avifauna, identifying risks such as habitat loss, collisions with powerlines, and soil erosion, while proposing specific mitigation measures to reduce these impacts from high or medium significance to low or insignificant levels.

This document consists of a series of annexures related to the proposed extension of the Tormin Mineral Sands Mine on the West Coast of South Africa. It includes a Background Information Document (BID) and an Executive Summary of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report prepared by SRK Consulting for Mineral Sand Resources (Pty) Ltd (MSR). The documents detail plans to expand mining of Valuable Heavy Minerals (VHM) across ten beaches and an inland strandline, alongside infrastructure upgrades. The annexures also contain extensive legal correspondence and an appeal from the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), which challenges the lawfulness of the extension process, alleges previous environmental violations by MSR, and disputes the adequacy of the impact assessments regarding Critical Biodiversity Areas (CBAs).

This document consists of a collection of annexures related to environmental authorizations and water use licenses for the Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine, operated by Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd in South Africa. It includes correspondence regarding environmental impact assessments and a detailed Water Use License (WUL) specifying permitted water activities, monitoring requirements, and environmental constraints.

This document is a formal response from Eskom to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding an application to postpone compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for the Arnot Power Station. It provides specific stack emission limits, outlines Eskom's lack of plans to upgrade the station for certain pollutants, and presents ambient air quality monitoring data from the Hendrina station.

This document is a written response from Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd (the Second Respondent) to a substituted appeal submitted on 1 December 2017. The appeal, lodged by the Endangered Wildlife Trust, the Federation for a Sustainable Environment, and Mpumalanga Landbou/Agriculture, challenges the Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation's decision to grant a water use licence for the Yzermyn Project. Atha-Africa argues that the Appellants rely on outdated reports and a misunderstanding of the precautionary principle, asserting that the project's environmental impacts are localised, manageable through mitigation, and balanced by significant socio-economic benefits.

This fact sheet by the Centre for Environmental Rights warns against the development of a bulk marine sediment mining industry in South Africa, specifically targeting marine phosphates. It argues that the technology used is destructive, the environmental impacts are irreversible, and the justification based on food security is without merit.

This report, prepared by Jock Currie of the University of Cape Town for WWF South Africa, examines the potential ecological impacts of full-scale marine phosphate mining in the Western Cape, South Africa. It focuses on the risks associated with high-volume dredging technologies, such as Trailing Suction Hopper-Dredges (TSHD), and their effects on benthic, demersal, and pelagic organisms, as well as the overlap between proposed mining areas and critical conservation and fishery zones.