Yes. The reasons for refusal differ from one application to the other and can be summarised as follows:
- Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the granted Exploration Rights in case of renewal of Exploration Rights applications e.g. failure to conduct exploration activities in accordance with the work programme, failure to pay exploration fees etc.;
- Failure to submit Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) or submission of an EMPr that fails to meet the requirements of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act,2002 (MPRDA), failure to apply for Environmental Authorisations;
- Failure to submit proof of access to financial resources as required by the MPRDA;
- Areas applied for already encumbered by another permit or right.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017