Interim CommentThe SAHRA Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites (APM) Unit cannot provide any comments on this application until the following is submitted to the case:A .kml file of the proposed in pit discard area must be uploaded to the LocationInfo/Palaeosensitivity Map.If the HIA for the mine right application is less than 5 years old then it must be submitted to the case.The proposed development area is located within an area of very high sensitivity in terms of palaeontological resources as per the SAHRIS PalaeoSensitivity. A field-based Palaeontological Impact Assessment (PIA) or a letter of exemption must be undertaken by a suitably qualified palaeontologist (See https://www.palaeosa.org/heritage-practitioners.html for a list of qualified palaeontologists). The report must comply with the 2012 Minimum Standards: Palaeontological Components of Heritage Impact Assessments. The qualified palaeontologist must assess if any exposed fossils will be impacted by the in-pit discard of waste material.
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