Geol3051A Block 4 2023 L11: Environmental Laws PDF
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Wits University
2023
Wits University
Linda Iaccheri
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This document discusses environmental laws relevant to the mining industry in South Africa, focusing on modifying factors and obligations. It also covers the implications of various mining projects and the associated environmental, social, and governmental impacts. These are examined through case studies and frameworks, like the DPSIR framework.
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Linda Iaccheri School of Geosciences [email protected] GEOL3051A Block 4 2023 L11 Modifying Factors: Environmental Laws Environmental Law The constraint of LAW In SA the mining industry is controlled by: SAMREC C...
Linda Iaccheri School of Geosciences [email protected] GEOL3051A Block 4 2023 L11 Modifying Factors: Environmental Laws Environmental Law The constraint of LAW In SA the mining industry is controlled by: SAMREC Code MPRDA – Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (Mining Rights) Mining Charter – which give rules on how companies can operate and targets that must be achieved. BBBEE – Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment 5 Obligations of the MPRDA Social & Labour Environmental Work Programme Reporting Health And HDSA Safety Charter MPRD: EMPlan+Programme Environmental Environmental Scoping Study Work Environmental IMPACT Programme Reporting ASSESMENT * M R P D Minerals Petroleum Environmental Management Prospecting M ining Exploration Production PLAN Hea lth And Safety HDSA C ha rter Environmental Management PROGRAMME EMPlan / Programme Physical environment Social Work impact environment Fundamental Concepts Crisis Convergence of three entities: RESOURCES NEED CRISIS WASTE Harmful impacts of Mining Examples of when it goes wrong Brazil dam collapse: https://youtu.be/g9DjQuF2Lok Lake Peigneur Drilling Accident: https://youtu.be/p_iZr2-Coqc 9 Examples of when it goes wrong Protest Rosia Montana - Romania - Water pollution - Protection of archeological mining cites Philex - Philippines 30 Mt tailings into the Agno River in 2013 - Environment and Water pollution October 2023 Environment-Social-Governance (ESG Report) Environment-Social-Governance (ESG Report) Environment-Social-Governance (ESG Report) Recent awareness to ESG issues EY Aug. 2022 EY Aug. 2022 The Economist EY Global mining survey August 2022
