In a possible first for SA, a mining company, a director, and some of its senior staff face criminal charges for contravening several environmental laws, two environmental organisations said yesterday. They face collective fines of up to R18,6m.
50+ mines operate without water licenses
The Federation for a Sustainable Environment (FSE) warned of catastrophic effects on Johannesburg’s water if new mines are opened in Mpumalanga.
Key Institutions, Processes and Funding Mechanisms
This document provides an account of the key institutions, processes and funding mechanisms aimed at ensuring sustainable mining in South Africa. Download here (141kb)
Besoedeling
Inwoners van die Ermelo-gebied is saam met die omgewingsgroep die Federasie vir ’n Volhoubare Omgewing (FVO) ontsteld omdat die myngroep Xstrata Coal vier nuwe steenkoolmyne in die omgewing wil begin.
NGO’s action leads to a “first”
There is currently a paper being drafted which is believed will be for international distribution. The paper alleges that, with reference to the Wonderfonteinspruit Catchment, NGOs are active for the very first time in the history of mine water management in South Africa.