National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004)

Chapter 4 : Air Quality Management Measures

Part 6 : Measures in respect of dust, noise and offensive odours

33. Rehabilitation when mining operations cease

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If it is determined that a mine, having regard to its known ore reserves, is likely to cease mining operations within a period of five years, the owner of that mine must promptly notify the Minister in writing—

(a)of the likely cessation of those mining operations; and
(b) of any plans that are in place or in contemplation for—
(i) the rehabilitation of the area where the mining operations were conducted after mining operations have stopped; and
(ii)the prevention of pollution of the atmosphere by dust after those operations have stopped.