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commit.
Question 1
1. Use the EIA news tool – available under web links/ resources on the GGH3705 myUnisa site –
to find FIVE (5) recent news articles (not older than 2020) related to the conducting of EIAs of a
current development project in South Africa. Your answer must include the following:
Provide the name of the article, the news agency which published it, and the date it was
published on.
Give a short summary of the article, highlighting the primary focus points and/or
conclusions.
Determine and discuss, for each of your chosen articles, whether it has a positive or negative
view about the completed EIA process which was followed. Provide suitable reasons to
support your answer.
In your opinion, what would you have changed about the followed EIA process. Provide
reasons to support your view.
1. Southern Palladium Submits EIA for Bengwenyama Project
News Agency: Mining Weekly
Date Published: August 12, 2024
Summary:
Southern Palladium submitted the EIA report for its Bengwenyama platinum group metal project in
the Bushveld Complex to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE). The company
emphasized compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable mining practices. The EIA
process included a scoping study and consultations, culminating in the submission acknowledged by
the DMRE.
View on EIA Process:
Positive. The article highlights the company's commitment to environmental stewardship and
adherence to regulatory requirements, suggesting a thorough and responsible EIA process.
Suggested Improvements:
While the process appears comprehensive, incorporating more extensive community engagement,
especially with local stakeholders, could enhance transparency and address potential concerns early
in the project lifecycle.
(Jardim 2024)
Please also note that the author of this document will not be responsible for any plagiarism you
commit.
Question 1
1. Use the EIA news tool – available under web links/ resources on the GGH3705 myUnisa site –
to find FIVE (5) recent news articles (not older than 2020) related to the conducting of EIAs of a
current development project in South Africa. Your answer must include the following:
Provide the name of the article, the news agency which published it, and the date it was
published on.
Give a short summary of the article, highlighting the primary focus points and/or
conclusions.
Determine and discuss, for each of your chosen articles, whether it has a positive or negative
view about the completed EIA process which was followed. Provide suitable reasons to
support your answer.
In your opinion, what would you have changed about the followed EIA process. Provide
reasons to support your view.
1. Southern Palladium Submits EIA for Bengwenyama Project
News Agency: Mining Weekly
Date Published: August 12, 2024
Summary:
Southern Palladium submitted the EIA report for its Bengwenyama platinum group metal project in
the Bushveld Complex to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE). The company
emphasized compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable mining practices. The EIA
process included a scoping study and consultations, culminating in the submission acknowledged by
the DMRE.
View on EIA Process:
Positive. The article highlights the company's commitment to environmental stewardship and
adherence to regulatory requirements, suggesting a thorough and responsible EIA process.
Suggested Improvements:
While the process appears comprehensive, incorporating more extensive community engagement,
especially with local stakeholders, could enhance transparency and address potential concerns early
in the project lifecycle.
(Jardim 2024)
