1469_MWS Pipelines Project

The Applicant is planning to install additional pipeline infrastructure to meet the planned Life of Mine (LOM) production
rates and increase the volume of return water from Kareerand TSF to the reclamation pump stations. The current slurry
and return water infrastructure fail to meet the requirements of the planned LOM and impacts on the long-term
sustainability of the MWS operations. The proposed new infrastructure is considered an upgrade and expansion of the
existing reclamation pipeline infrastructure and is as follows:
• An additional 750mm diameter return water pipeline along the existing pipeline route from Kareerand TSF to
Midway Dam; and
• The installation of a new 6.2km slurry pipeline from Midway Dam towards the MWS Plant. The new pipeline
will be installed alongside the existing pipelines and tie-in made upon commissioning whereafter the existing
pipeline will be repurposed to a process water line.
The proposed project site is located in City of Matlosana, North West Province, South Africa