PTWC appeals “woefully inadequate” rehabilitation plan as massive new Northern Cape mine approved
Protect the West Coast (PTWC) has appealed the Environmental Authorisation for a mining operation across a huge area south of the Orange River estuary on the Northern Cape coast. The mining right spans more than 84,000 hectares. PTWC scientists estimate that roughly 5,000 hectares could be mined should this application be successful – an extent equal to 5,000 international rugby fields. PTWC lawyers said that the application lacked meaningful public participation, and was beset by woefully inadequate environmental planning and rehabilitation that posed a significant threat to the environment and communities.
