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SRK Consulting 6proposed mining expansion. The initial SIA is based solely on an analysis of project issuesand concerns listed in the Scoping Report and subsequent public scoping meetings.The SIA includes an identification of social aspects, likely areas of impact (impact variables)and the anticipated positive and negative social impacts of the proposed mining expansion.The following assessment criteria were used in determining the extent and significance ofthe identified socio-economic aspects: MAGNITUDE: The extent of impacts in spatial terms (spatial scope) PROBABILITY: The likelihood that an impact will materialise. DURATION: The length of time that impacts could be felt (temporal scope) SIGNIFICANCE: The importance of anticipated impactsIt is emphasised that the project-affected population were not consulted in the Social ImpactAssessment. Moreover, the impact management measures proposed in Section Six have tobe reviewed in terms of its feasibility within the broader context of the Relocation EIA.2 PROJECT ENVIRONMENT2.1 Regional SettingPotgietersrust Platinums Limited (PPRust) is situated in the Mogalakwena Municipal Areaof the Limpopo Province, about 25 km northwest of the town of Mokopane (Potgietersrus)on the R35 national road to Limburg and Groblershoop. The town of Mokopane representsan important urban service centre and economic growth point for the south-western part ofthe province. Greater Potgietersrus had a population of 90 000 in 1995 (DWAF, 2001).The Limpopo Province covers an area of around 123 910 square km and about 89% of theprovince is rural in nature. It is the fifth largest province in South Africa, with a population ofapproximately 5 million in 1996. The Limpopo Province is the second lowest contributor tothe GDP and job creation in South Africa. Unemployment stands at 46% while some 40% ofemployed people earn R500 or less per month (Growth and Development Strategy, 1997).The Limpopo Province is divided into four regions: the Capricorn region, Bushveld region,Soutpansberg region and the Valley of Olifants. Situated in the Waterberg Mountain Range,the Bushveld region is, reportedly, one of the most mineralised regions in the world.BOENG:\347793 Mokgalekwena 2010\7Reports\Draft EIR\SRK website - electronic upload\Appendices\Appendix I3_Socio economicreport\PPRust SIA Final (Rev-1).doc June 2002