Question NW2779 to the Minister of Water and Sanitation
27 September 2022 - NW2779
Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What number of water use licences for (i) new iron ore and (ii) manganese mines and/or plants in the Northern Cape have been submitted since 2016 but have not yet been processed, (b) what are the names of the individuals and/or companies that applied for the licences and (c) where are/will the mines and/or plants be located?
Reply:
There are two (2) Water Use Authorisations for Iron ore and Manganese mining activities currently in progress in the Northern Cape.
|
NO |
APPLICANT |
ACTIVITY |
PROPERTY DETAILS |
APPLICATION DATE |
STATUS |
|
1 |
Vumaste Resources March |
Iron ore and Manganese |
Land Parcel 54 of the Major Region KURUMAN (Portion 0 of the Farm March 54IM), |
2022/08/24 |
Finalising Assessment |
|
2 |
Japies Rus Minerale (Pty) Ltd |
Iron ore and Manganese |
Portion 1 of Land Parcel 668 |
2022/07/21 |
Initial assessment |
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