(a) How many mine closure certificates were issued in the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13, (iii) 2013-14, (iv) 2014-15 and (v) 2015-16 financial years and (b) what was the (i) name and (ii) location of each mine that was issued with a closure certificate and (c) on what date was each specified certificate issued?
(1)With reference to his reply to question 287 on 14 March 2016, (a) what was (i) his specific role and (ii) the extent of his involvement in discussions that were held in Switzerland around the sale of the Optimum mine by Glencore to Oakbay, (b) which persons were involved and (c) who requested his involvement in the specified discussions;
(2) who was the official of the department who accompanied him on the visit?
Whether his department has granted any mining company (a) license(s) and/or (b) permit(s) to conduct (i) exploration and/or (ii) mining and/or (iii) any other activities in the archaeological site of Canteen Kopje in the Northern Cape; if not, what steps will he take to stop such activities from taking place at the specified archaeological site; if so, under what conditions were the approval(s) granted?
(a) What was the purpose of his recent trip to Switzerland, (b) who was part of the delegation and (c) how much did the trip cost the department?
(a) To promote mining and investment opportunities in South Africa
(b) Minister was accompanied by an official from the department.
(c) R347 000, 00.
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Mr MJ Zwane
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted: 05/05/2016
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(a) What are the (i) names of each of his advisors and (ii) relevant details of their (aa) professional qualifications, (bb) experience and (cc) previous employers and (b) what is the (i) job description, (ii) date of hiring and (iii) length of contract of each specified advisor?
The Minister has two advisors, Mr Malcolm Mabaso and Advocate Zarina Kellerman (BA, LLB, FA ARb, ACI Arb, CEDR UK). Between them, the Minister’s advisors have a wealth of knowledge and experience (spanning over 25 years collectively) in the commercial, legal, governance and mining sectors. They advise Minister on the political environment, legal and regulatory environment, compliance matters and corporate and commercial sectors. Mr ...
(a) How many mine closure certificates were issued in the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13, (iii) 2013-14, (iv) 2014-15 and (v) 2015-16 financial years and (b) what was the (i) name and (ii) location of each mine that was issued with a closure certificate and (c) on what date was each specified certificate issued?
(a) (i) 2011 – 2012 = 71
(ii) 2012 – 2013 = 96
(iii) 2013 – 2014 = 102
(iv) 2014 – 2015 = 75
(v) 2015 – 2016 = 101
(b)(c) Please see Annexure A
ANNEXURE A
ABBREVIATIONS ON THIS DOCUMENT:
MP-MINING PERMIT
ML-MINING LICENSE (OLD ORDER MINING RIGHT)
MR-MINING RIGHT
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(1) With reference to his reply to question 287 on 14 March 2016, (a) what was (i) his specific role and (ii) the extent of his involvement in discussions that were held in Switzerland around the sale of the Optimum mine by Glencore to Oakbay, (b) which persons were involved and (c) who requested his involvement in the specified discussions; (2) who was the official of the department who accompanied him on the visit?
QUESTION NUMBER: 287 : CO582E
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INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NUMBER:
287. Mr J S Malema (EFF) to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources:
(a) What was the purpose of his recent trip to Switzerland, (b) who was part of the delegation and (c) how much did the trip cost the department? NW294E
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- To promote mining and investment ...
(1) What amount is currently set aside in the financial provisions required under the (a) Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, Act 107 of 2002 and (b) the National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 as amended, for rehabilitation at the Optimum colliery;
(2) (a) in what form, (b) where, and (c) by whom is this provision held;
(3) is any concurrent rehabilitation being undertaken; if so, (a) what rehabilitation and (b) what amount of the financial provision (i) has been used to pay for the concurrent rehabilitation and (ii) is planned to be used for the concurrent rehabilitation in future;
(4) is any rehabilitation at Optimum Colliery planned to take place before its closure; if so, (a) how will this be financed and (b) what control and involvement will his department have in these activities?
(1)(a)(b) R 1, 513, 462,690.00 has been set aside for financial provision under both Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, Act 107 of 2002 (MPRDA); and National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 as amended (NEMA) for rehabilitation purposes.
(2)(a) Trust Fund
(b) In the deed of trust held by the Department of Mineral Resources
(c) Standard Bank
(3)(a) Yes, the company ...
(1) Was he in Dubai at any time in December 2015; if so, (a) when and (b) what was the purpose of his visit; (2) whether he held any meetings while in Dubai; if so, (a) what was the purpose of the specified meetings and (b) was any of the specified meetings with the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma?
(1) Yes, Official trip to promote mining and investment opportunities in South Africa. The trip was also as opportunity to be apprised about the work done with African countries on matters pertaining to stemming the flow of illicit diamonds, and precious metals.
(2) Yes (a) To promote mining investment opportunities, as well as South Africa, as a preferred destination; (b) No.
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Whether he has entered into a performance agreement with the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, with regard to the implementation of the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) 2014-2019; if not, why not; if so, (a) which key indicators and targets from the MTSF are reflected in the agreement, (b) how many performance assessments has he undertaken in consultation with the President since the agreement was signed, (c) what progress has been made in meeting the key indicators and targets from the MTSF, (d) what are the key obstacles to implementation and (e) what is the plan to address such obstacles?
