LP 166 MR

The proposed activities are as follows:
• Removal /stripping of the topsoil layer,
• Stockpiling of topsoil,
• Extraction of Andalusite ore (excavation activities),
• Loading of Andalusite ore,
• Transporting of Andalusite ore via trucks to Rhino Andalusite Mine Processing Plant,
• Dust suppression on access roads as well as in the pit area,
• Possible construction of additional access roads,
• Use of chemical toilets,
• Use of machinery for mining as well as transporting activities,
• Generation of domestic waste,
• Generation of hazardous waste,
• Sloping of the pit area,
• Deposition of overburden into pit as part of roll-over mining, and
• Re-vegetation of disturbed areas.

The development intersects with The Remaining Extent of Portion 1 of the farm Grootfontein 352 KQ, The Remaining Extent of the farm Buffelshoek 351 KQ and Portion 4 of the Farm Buffelshoek 351 KQ. The project is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, Thabazimbi Local Municipality of Limpopo province.