Question NW1604 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
17 May 2022 - NW1604
Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Whether, with reference to the Elandshoogte Gold Mine being very close to the Sudwala Caves in the Houtbosloop Valley, he will furnish Ms A M M Weber with the (a) rehabilitation plan and the (b) environmental impact assessment for the mine as the mine is operational again; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
Yes, Elandshoogte Gold mine is issued with the mining right and an approved EMP/ EA which contain rehabilitation plan.