pprust - SRK Consulting

SRK Consulting Page 29Sub-contractors should sign a compliance agreement with regard to local employmentand they must submit labour returns to verify local recruitment where possible Successful applicants for employment at the mine must provide proof of residence andwork permits (where applicable). Relevant documentation must be recorded.b) Accelerated regional economic growth and developmentConsultation and active co-operation should be pursued with the provincial government,as well as with the local and district municipalities with regard to housing and temporaryaccommodation for mine employees and sub-contractors, recruitment and employmentprocedures within the framework of current local government planning with regards theprovision of municipal services and facilities.Mine management must actively participate in provincial and local development forumsand establish appropriate communication mechanisms with local agricultural institutionsand tourism bodies to promote sub-regional and local empowerment partnerships.As one of the dominant water users in the sub-region, PPRust North should activelycontribute towards the establishment of the envisaged Catchment Management Agency(CMA) for the region concerned, supported by the required formulation of an integratedcatchment management strategy and Regional Water Resource DevelopmentProgramme.PPRust North should actively pursue existing (and create viable new) opportunities forpublic-private partnerships with the local and/or district municipalities concerned withthe aim to meet sub-regional water needs and contribute towards local communitydevelopment through the mine’s Corporate Social Investment Programme.Underlying the above broad management objectives, is the fundamental prerequisite touphold and develop constructive relationships with neighbouring communities.c) Loss of livelihoods (access to natural resources and assets)Fair and equitable compensation must be negotiated with all impacted landowners andlegitimate land users whose arable and grazing rights are affected by mine expansions.Identify replacement land in full consultation with affected communities and households.BOEN/MOTFG:\347793 Mokgalekwena 2010\7Reports\Draft EIR\SRK website - electronic upload\Appendices\Appendix I3_Socioeconomic report\PPRust SIA Final (Rev-1).doc May 2002