NKOMATI ANTHRACITE (PTY) LIMITED - Sentula Mining

Environmental Impact Assessment Report: Nkomati Anthracite (Pty) Limited, Madadeni Opencast
Mining Project Page 67
and access roads). hards) along the haul roads may result in the
contamination of virgin land (soil and
vegetation) due to spillages along the roads.
Leaking oils and fluids from trucks will result
in the contamination of soils along the haul
and access roads.
Water to be stored in the pollution control dam
will contain elevated chemical concentrations
associated with coal mining. These may result
in reduced pH levels, and thus elevated heavy
metals in surface water quality within the
natural water environment if allowed to enter
the natural environment.
NKOMATI ANTHRACITE (PTY) LIMITED COMPILED BY GEOVICON ENVIRONMENTAL (PTY) LTD
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Trucks transporting coal to the
destined clients must cover the
coal within tarpaulins to prevent
spillages along the roads.
Constructed speed humps along
the roads.
All roads to be inspected regularly
for any spillages. Any spillages
must be removed as soon as is
practically possible.
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Mine will always have oil spill
remediation kits at the mine
Haul roads must be graded
regularly to remove the
accumulated layer of coal material
from the mine vehicles.
Design and construct the pollution
control dam to be able to handle
the volumes of dirty water
emanating from the mine. This dam
will be lined with an appropriate
layer to prevent seepage of dirty
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