Question NW1403 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
02 October 2020 - NW1403
Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(1)What number of (a) prospecting rights were issued since 1 April 2020 by each regional mineral resources and energy office and (b) the specified rights were issued within the stipulated time frame; (2) of the prospecting rights that were not issued within the stipulated time frame, how long did it take for each such right to be issued; (3) what number of (a) mining rights were issued since 1 April 2020 by each regional mineral resources and energy office and (b) the specified rights were issued within the stipulated time frame; (4) of the mining rights that were not issued within the stipulated time frame, how long did it take for each such right to be issued?
Reply:
(1) Two prospecting rights were issued
(b) There is no specified timeframe with regard to issuing of rights.
(2) Please see (1)(b) above
(3) No mining rights were issued since 01 April 2020
(4) Please see (3) above
DDG: MR
Date:
Recommended / Not Recommended
Advocate TS Mokoena
Director General: Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
………………/………………/2020
Approved/Not Approved
Mr SG Mantashe
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2020