EIA-REP-325d-12 _BB_ - 201.09.14.pdf - SAHRA

over a period of 5 years. The movement and stockpiling of topsoil will take place as follows to ensure that
progressive rehabilitation takes place during all phases of mining:
Figure 5: Diagram illustrating roll-over coal mining methodology
Initial two box cuts to be mined.
All identified topsoil, to a minimum depth of 300mm, will be removed from the area identified as the initial two box
cuts and stockpiled at the areas marked as Topsoil Stockpile, adjacent to the south-western portion of the pits
before the next phase of mining is initiated. This soil will subsequently be spread back over the pit area marked
for the initial two box cuts to a depth of at least 300mm after the area has been mined.
Strip 3 and 4.
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STRIP 4
STRIP 3
STRIP 2
BOX CUT 1
All identified topsoil, to a minimum depth of 300mm, will be removed from the area marked as strips 3 and 4 and
stockpiled at the areas marked as Topsoil Stockpile, adjacent to the north-eastern portion of the borrow-pit. This
soil will subsequently be spread back over the pit area marked as strips 3 and 4 to a depth of at least 300mm
after the area has been mined.
The following basic principles of rehabilitation form the basis of the roll-over mining method:
• Prepare a rehabilitation plan prior to the commencement of mining;
• Agree on the long-term post-mining land use objective for the area with the relevant government
departments, local government councils and private landowners. The land use must be compatible with
the climate, soil, topography of the final landform and the degree of the management available after
rehabilitation;
• Progressively rehabilitate the site, where possible, so that the rate of rehabilitation is similar to the rate of
mining;
• Prevent the introduction of noxious weeds and pests;
• Minimise the area cleared for mining and associated facilities to that absolutely necessary for the safe
operation of the mine;
• Reshape the land disturbed by mining so that it is stable, adequately drained and suitable for the desired
long-term land use;
• Minimise the long-term visual impact by creating landforms which are compatible with the surrounding
landscape;
• Reinstate natural drainage patterns disrupted by mining wherever possible;
• Minimise the potential for erosion by wind and water both during and following mining;
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Stock piles
Stock piles