The committee was given an overview by Mr John Manrow and Mr Rex Zorab (Rand Uranium) on the situation of the Acid Mine Drainage (AMD). The situation faced by mining companies, civil society and the community at large was of concern. Mining has been in existence in this country for at least 120 years. Currently, there are large old underground workings that extend from Randfontein to Boksburg. Mining has ceased and companies responsible for the underground workings no longer exist.