Bench-Marks Foundation wants answers in Rustenburg mining tragedy
This follows an incident where 14 illegal miners were killed in Nkaneng near Rustenburg.
The Bench-Marks Foundation, a social advocacy group, has expressed concerns over the circumstances surrounding the incident that left 14 illegal miners dead in Nkaneng, near Rustenburg, North West. The foundation questions the company responsible, Sustenza Trading, regarding their compliance with laws regarding mining licenses and permits.
Despite Sustenza Trading having been granted a permit for mine exploration of Platinum Group Metals at the site, the foundation has been unable to locate any evidence of the company publishing essential documents such as environmental impact assessments, environmental management plans, and social and labor plans. This has led David van Wyk, a representative from the foundation, to doubt the legitimacy of Sustenza Trading receiving a mining license.
The foundation is seeking answers regarding the issuance of mining licenses in the present day, as they appear to be granted with minimal compliance checks. Furthermore, attempts to obtain a statement from Sustenza Trading have been unsuccessful.
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