EA Approval
We are pleased to inform our stakeholders and community members that Environmental Authorisation (EA) has been officially granted for our prospecting application over portions of Elandshoek 302 JT in the Nelspruit Magisterial District, Mpumalanga.
This authorisation was issued by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), and is applicable to the proposed prospecting (not mining) of several minerals, including gold, chrome, vanadium, iron, and platinum group metals.
What is Environmental Authorisation?
Environmental Authorisation is a formal approval confirming that our planned prospecting activities meet South Africa’s environmental requirements. The authorisation outlines the conditions under which the project may proceed and ensures that any environmental risks are managed responsibly.
A copy of the Environmental Authorisation is available on request. You may request a copy by clicking on the button below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
All authorised prospecting activities will take place within Mashoboto, which is a defined area within the boundaries of Elandshoek 302 JT.
No. This authorisation is for prospecting only, which includes non-invasive exploration and limited drilling to investigate potential mineral presence. No mining is permitted.
Yes. The landowner is aware of the application. Khulisasa is owned by a member of one of the beneficiary households represented in the Communal Property Association (CPA) — that is, a member of the land claimant families. The project is being pursued in collaboration with the CPA’s Development Committee, and all activities are being undertaken transparently and with the knowledge of the local landholding structure.
Next Steps
We are currently awaiting the final granting of the Prospecting Right. Once received, we will proceed with the necessary preparations — in full compliance with the Environmental Authorisation.
We remain committed to transparency and will continue to keep all Interested and Affected Parties informed as the process unfolds.
Appeal Notice
Should any Interested and Affected Party wish to appeal any aspect of the Environmental Authorisation decision, such appeal must be lodged within 20 days of this notice, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the National Appeal Regulations, 2014.
Please note that the appellant will be responsible for any applicable administrative processing fees related to the appeal.