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    Summary
    Case ID
    16677
    Case Status
    Heritage Authority(s)
    SAHRA
    NWPHRA
    Proposal Description
    The scope of the prospecting activities: The extent of the prospecting area is 472, 4042 hectares. Geological surveys will be done by a geologist and is non-invasive activity during Phase 1. After which the total area of interest is reduced to concentrate during Phase 2 on Test pits which will be made on a grid of 100 x 100 meters. It is envisages that 300 test pits will be excavated. After Phase 2 is completed the geologist will assess the samples taken and will the proposed positions for Trenching be made during Phase 3 in order to determine the grade of the Alluvial Diamonds & Diamonds (in Kimberlite) that was found and if it is economical viable. In order to determine if the gravel does have diamonds the gravel needs to be taken out and tested, by putting it through the washing process. The washing pans will be situated next to the excavations, whereby the wet puddle from the pans can be washed directly back into the open excavations. There will be no slimes dams constructed, there will only be topsoil and overburden dumps that will be returned to the excavations once mining were completed. No waste disposal site will be constructed of necessary.
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    dera.environmental
    Last modified
    23/10/2023 - 17:57
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      Decision Date Type
      Interim Comment Access Document