Case Decision - 185664

Interim CommentAs such, please note the following;1. Information explicitly pertaining to the impact of the proposed mining development on archaeological and palaeontological resources is still outstanding2. SAHRA has no objection to the exhumation of GN1 and GN5 subject to the appropriate permits being granted in terms of Section 36 of the National Heritage Resources Act. It is noted that most of the affected burials in GN5 are younger than 60 years and therefore fall outside of the jurisdiction of the NHRA.3. The report regarding the cultural landscape is unclear and conflicting. The cultural landscape has not been sufficiently described to warrant destruction. As such, it is SAHRA's contention that the mine plan must be amended to ensure the protection of the heritage resources identified as HH02 and GY08.4. SAHRA requires more information regarding the identified structures before being able to comment on their heritage significance. This additional information must be in the form of an assessment of the significance of the identified structures in their context, and must include adequate recordings of the structures.This additional information is required before SAHRA can issue a Final Comment on this application.