Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)

Notices

Housing and Living Conditions Standard for the Minerals Industry

Housing and Living Conditions Standard for the Minerals Industry 2019

4. Existing Mining Rights

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An existing mining right holder must within a period of twelve months from the date of publication of the Standard and after consultation with organised labour, submit a detailed Housing and Living Conditions plan indicating the following:

4.1 Maintenance of single and family units in line with the National Norms and Standard approved by the Minister of Human Settlement, Water and Sanitation.
4.2 Where applicable, a detailed plan to finalise single and family units hostel conversion upgrades.
4.3 A three -year detailed plan to phase out living out allowances where proof of decent accommodation has not been submitted.
4.4 Current and future housing option schemes/allowances, if applicable; and
4.5 In addition to a detailed plan referred to above, submit an Employer Assisted Housing Scheme consistent with its growth plans.