ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED MINING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR COAL WITHIN PORTION OF PORTION 14 OF THE FARM VLAKFONTEIN 569 JR, UNDER MAGESTERIAL DISTRICT OF WITBANK IN MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

Mining activities will be undertaken over a period of two (2) years. This project will entail an open cast method of excavation. The mine design will be developed according to the dimension of the mineral applied deposit within the project area, but overall mining activities will be limited to an area of 5 Ha as per mining permit requirements. The top soil will be stockpiled elsewhere on site preferably next to the permit boundary and will be used during rehabilitation period.