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Section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 Everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that prevent pollution and ecological degradation; promote conservation; and secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social development.
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Legislation and law reform
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002
(including regulations, notices and delegations)
National Water Act, 1998 and Regulations on Use of Water for Mining and Related Activities Aimed at the Protection of Water Resources
National Environmental Management Act, 1998 and regulations
National Environmental Management Amendment Act, 2008 (Act 62 of 2008)
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Act, 2008 (Act 49 of 2008)
(not yet commenced)
Correspondence between CER and Minister of Mineral Resources re review of MPRDA, February to September 2011
Media Release: NGOs call on Minister to bring end to separate, inferior environmental rules for mines
, 6 April 2011
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DMR Prospecting Right Guideline
DMR Mining Right Guideline
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DMR Social and Labour Plan Guideline
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide
, July 2010 “Guidebook for Evaluating Mining Project EIAs” (1st Ed)”
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments and Introduction
Chapter 1: Overview of Mining and its Impacts
Chapter 2: Overview of the EIA Process
Chapter 3: Reviewing a Typical EIA for a Mining Project
Chapter 4: How to be an Effective Participant in the EIA Process
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Appendix: EIA Review Checklist
Reports
Bjureby, E. et al. 2011. “
The True Cost of Coal: How people and the planet are paying the price for the world’s dirtiest fuel
“. Greenpeace.
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