. It was realised that communities are not conversant with the sort of agreements which they need to sign with mining companies. A proposal was made on the model that could be used when dealing with mining companies especially by allocating the 26% HDSA ownership minimum for communities. . There are challenges experienced by communities as there is no proper consultation. It should be obligatory for mining companies to indicate the consultation times with the communities; . The NHTL raised a concern on the manner in which rural communities are exploitated by mining companies. Communities say there is very little in terms of co-operation; . They felt that people who own land must also get a share in the mining business, and not be involved just as labourers; . The communities are never offered workshops or other opportunities to get education about legislation affecting them. The traditional leader will just only be asked to sign the document without any understanding; . There is a big concern on the level of benefit the communities get from mining; . The percentage received by communities should a free ride and should not include debts of the company and should not have any conditions. . Housing conditions should be revisited; . The NHTL indicated that mining must not create families that do not have fathers. Benefits in terms of shelter must begin where the worker comes from. . The Institution of traditional leaders must be involved from the initial stage and not only be roped in the middle; . The Traditional Council should make sure that it does not only benefit one family but the community must benefit broadly; . The issue of mining companies interacting directly with communities creates huge problems as it divides the communities. In an area where there is traditional leader, the mining companies should liaise with traditional leaders; and . The issue of BEE partnership is a serious concern. First consultation should take place with the communities of the area to allow them to get the rights to minerals, before someone from another province is approached.