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19931
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Puleng Resources (Pty) Ltd has appointed M2 Environmental Connections (Pty) Ltd (referred to
as MENCO) to conduct the required environmental studies in order to obtain approval to operate
a railway siding at Broodsnyersplaas. This study was conducted under the supervision of Johan
Maré of M2 Environmental Connections (Pty) Ltd. Mr. Maré holds a M.Sc. degree in Microbiology
from the University of Stellenbosch and has more than 35 years’ experience in the field of
Environmental Management and Justin Bezuidenhout of Biosphere Enviro Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
Mr. Bezuidenhout holds BA Degree in Geography and Environmental Management and has 9
years’ experience in the field of Environmental and Water Management. Mr Bezuidenhout is also
a registered EAP and Aquatic Ecologist.
The project entails the incorporation of a washing plant at an existing coal siding that is leased
from Transnet Freight Rail. The activities include receiving of coal product by truck over a
weighbridge, coal stockpiling, and shunting and loading of the washed coal product. Other
activities include dust suppression and general housekeeping such as grading roads and
cleaning coal spillage around the rail line. Due to the Broodsnyersplaas siding being operational
before the promulgation of the Environmental Conservation Act, 1989, no Environmental
Authorisation has been applied for by the former South African Railways. Puleng Resources (Pty)
Ltd is applying for an Environmental Impact Assessment in terms of the National Environmental
Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998) (as amended).
as MENCO) to conduct the required environmental studies in order to obtain approval to operate
a railway siding at Broodsnyersplaas. This study was conducted under the supervision of Johan
Maré of M2 Environmental Connections (Pty) Ltd. Mr. Maré holds a M.Sc. degree in Microbiology
from the University of Stellenbosch and has more than 35 years’ experience in the field of
Environmental Management and Justin Bezuidenhout of Biosphere Enviro Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
Mr. Bezuidenhout holds BA Degree in Geography and Environmental Management and has 9
years’ experience in the field of Environmental and Water Management. Mr Bezuidenhout is also
a registered EAP and Aquatic Ecologist.
The project entails the incorporation of a washing plant at an existing coal siding that is leased
from Transnet Freight Rail. The activities include receiving of coal product by truck over a
weighbridge, coal stockpiling, and shunting and loading of the washed coal product. Other
activities include dust suppression and general housekeeping such as grading roads and
cleaning coal spillage around the rail line. Due to the Broodsnyersplaas siding being operational
before the promulgation of the Environmental Conservation Act, 1989, no Environmental
Authorisation has been applied for by the former South African Railways. Puleng Resources (Pty)
Ltd is applying for an Environmental Impact Assessment in terms of the National Environmental
Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998) (as amended).
Post date
25/05/2023 - 13:10
Last modified
23/10/2023 - 18:00
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