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Level 1 B-BBEE Supplier challenge. While the new mine closure strategy is not yet finalised, the DWS has taken the time to strengthen policy positions on mine closure. There is alignment between national departments with the One Environmental Permitting System. But there is no clarification on the exact roles and responsibilities of the DWS and DMRE about mine closures. We are therefore working closely with the DMRE to deal with issues of misalignment.

POLICY PRINCIPLE 3: Optimum use of appropriate and cost-effective technologies

Technologies can be used to treat mine water so that it can be reused as well as water products like sludge. The GN704 is being revised to enforce the treatment of mine-impacted water.

POLICY PRINCIPLE 4: Classification and differentiation of mines

POLICY PRINCIPLE 5: Promotion of sustainable mining development

Some mines have a lower environmental impact than other types of mines, and therefore authorisations should differ according to the mine classification. Some government departments have clashing mandates, and we are working on resolving that through intergovernmental committees. There is also the delineation of strategic water source areas. The DWS is also exploring modelling to predict the future environmental impacts of mines.

Dws Enabling Legislative Framework

• The National Water Act aims to protect, use, develop, conserve, manage, and control water resources as a whole.

- Section 19 allows for a directive to be issued, and for remedial work to be done by the DWS at cost of the water user.

- Chapter 3 allows for protection of the resource.

- Section 53 allows for a directive to be issued for remedial work to be done by the DWS at cost of the water user and to seek appropriate relief from a competent court.

- Section 151 stipulates the extent of an offence and premise for a sentence of not more than five years or a fine (first offence).

• The Water Services Act aims to provide for the rights of access to basic water supply and basic sanitation; to provide for the setting of national standards and of norms and standards for tariffs; to provide for water services development plans.

POLICY PRINCIPLE 6: Environmental vigilance and continuous improvement

This will be achieved through:

• the prohibition of mining activity in water-sensitive areas in-line with NWA

• adherence to Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (No. 43 of 1983 [CARA]).

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Environmental Regulatory Framework

• National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998 [NWA])

• Hazardous Substances Act (No. 15 of 1989)

• Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (No. 28 of 2002 [MPRDA])

• National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1998 [NEMA])

• National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (No. 39 of 2004 [NEM: AQA])

• National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (No. 10 of 2004 [NEM:BA])

• National Environmental Management: Protection Areas Act (No. 57 of 2003 [NEM:PA])

• National Environmental Management: Waste Act (No. 59 of 2008 [NEM:WA]) requirements for authorisations, catchment forums, and stakeholder engagements are aligned.

POLICY PRINCIPLE 7: Reuse of treated mine water, including acid mine drainage (AMD)

POLICY PRINCIPLE 8: Use commitment to mine residue deposits

Mining companies should see acid mine drainage and other mine water pollutants as shared risk and opportunity. An appropriate mechanism, such as a public-private partnership, should be adopted for sustainable mine water management, including AMD operations for continued dual benefits of potable water provision and pollution minimisation. Furthermore, the DWS is now evaluating mine residue deposits for safety risks.

POLICY PRINCIPLE 9: Government accountability of mine water management including AMD

The DWS is consulting with the DMRE is terms of accessing the financial provisioning provided by mines for mineimpacted waters upon their closure.

Founded in 1969, Magalies Water has evolved from an entity that exclusively ensured water security for the mining industry in the platinum belt region of Rustenburg and Thabazimbi, to extending its services to the communities surrounding those mines. “Today, our end-customer base lies around 25% mines and 75% communities,” states Sandile Psychology Mkhize, CEO, Magalies Water. As a bulk water supplier, Magalies Water does not provide water directly to those communities, but rather to the municipalities that supply them.

Expansion

In July 2022, Sedibeng Water was disestablished, and its operations incorporated into Bloem Water and Magalies Water.

While Bloem Water (now