Older Persons Act, 2006
R 385
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004)Chapter 4 : Air Quality Management MeasuresPart 6 : Measures in respect of dust, noise and offensive odours33. Rehabilitation when mining operations cease |
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. |
