Proposed New Stormwater Management Measures At The Southern And Northern Sections Of The Helena Tailings Storage Facility (“TSF”)

Rustenburg Platinum Mines Ltd: Mototolo Mine (hereafter referred to as “Mototolo Mine”) is an existing operation situated in the Limpopo Province, near Steelpoort. The mine proposes to undertake stormwater management system upgrades at the Mototolo-Helena TSF. The study area associated with the proposed project is situated on Remaining extent of farm Helena 6 JT and will include the construction of a new clean water channel, sediment trap and an outlet into the watercourse at the northern section of the Helena TSF as well as a new berm, sediment trap and an outlet into the watercourse at the southern section of the Helena TSF. Due to the extent and nature of the activities associated with the proposed project, the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (“EAP”) has identified that a Basic Assessment (“BA”) process is required in terms of the NEMA EIA Regulations, GN R.982 dated 2014, as amended.
Province(s): Limpopo