Final Comment
The SAHRA Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites (APM) Unit cannot endorse this proposed development and advises the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) to reject the application to open pit mine to mine sand, aggregate/gravel and alluvial diamonds on the remaining extent of the farm Woodlands No 407, remaining extent of Portion 1 of the farm Woodlands No 407 and portion 3 of the farm Woodlands No 407, Free State (FS 30/5/1/2/2/10048 MR AND FS 30/5/1/2/3/2/1/10048 EM) as no HIA that complies with section 24(4)b(iii) of the NEMA and section 38(3)or section 38(8) of the NHRA has been completed as part of the EA application.
This comment must be forwarded directly to the competent authorities and proof of the submission and receipt thereof must be provided to SAHRA.
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