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1 | Code | Title | Application code(s) | Location | Type | Resource(s) targeted | Applicant | EAP(s) & Consultancy Firm | Report status | Link to Latest Report | |
2 | 1 | Proposed prospecting in the offshore sea concession area 11C on the West Coast | WC30/5/1/1/2/10384PR | Sea concession area 11C Between Kefferbaai and Skulpbaai on the West Coast. The inshore boundary is situated about 5 km from the coast, and the outer boundary extends to the 200m isobath. 164 023 ha in extent. | Prospecting Right | Diamonds, gemstones, heavy minerals, industrial minerals, precious metals, and ferrous and base metals | Trans Atlantic Diamonds (Pty) Ltd | Anchor Environmental Consultants (Pty) Ltd | Granted - August 2023 | https://sahris.org.za/node/158233 | |
3 | 2 | Scoping Report for the amendment of an existing Prospecting Right in sea concession 13B | WC30/5/1/2/2/10335PR | Sea concession 13B Vredendal, Western Cape | Amending existing prospecting right to include bulk sampling | Diamonds, Garnet (Abbrasive) (Gn), Gold Ore (Au), Gypsum (Gy), Heavy Minerals (General) (Hm), Kaolin Clay (Ck), Kieselguhr (Ki), Mineral (Lx), Lignite (L), Monazite (Heavy Mineral) (Mz), Rare Earths (Re), Rutile (Heavy Mineral) (Rt), Zirconium Ore (Zr), Leucoxcene, Ilmenite. | Trans Hex Group | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd Moses Mphephu and Yvonne Gutoona | Scoping report: Draft report for public review - August 2021 | https://sahris.org.za/node/157487 | |
4 | 3 | Scoping Report for the amendment of an existing Prospecting Right to in sea concession 11B | WC30/5/1/2/2/10334PR | Sea concession 11B Situated 53km northwest of Redenial, Western Cape | Amending existing prospecting right to include bulk sampling | Diamonds, Garnet (Abbrasive) (Gn), Gold Ore (Au), Gypsum (Gy), Heavy Minerals (General) (Hm), Kaolin Clay (Ck), Kieselguhr (Ki), Mineral (Lx), Lignite (L), Monazite (Heavy Mineral) (Mz), Rare Earths (Re), Rutile (Heavy Mineral) (Rt), Zirconium Ore (Zr), Leucoxcene, Ilmenite. | Trans Hex Group | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd Moses Mphephu and Yvonne Gutoona | Scoping Report: August 2021 | https://sahris.org.za/node/157492 | |
5 | 4 | Draft Scoping Report for the upgrade of the approved EMP for all mining rights at 12a De Punt, Vanrhynsdorp | Ref. no. WC 314 MR (Renewal ref. no. WC 10733 MR) | De Punt, Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape Region. | Upgrade of approved Environmental Management Programme for diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones mining activities for all mining rights. | Diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones. | Trans Hex Group | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd Moses Mphephu and Yvonne Gutoona | Draft Report for Public review | https://sahris.org.za/node/157551 | |
6 | 5 | Draft Scoping Report for the upgrade of the approved EMP for all mining rights at Bethel 278, Vanrhynsdorp | DMR ref. no. WC 315 MR (Renewal ref. no. WC 10132 MR) | Bethel 278 mining right, Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape Region. | Upgrade of approved Environmental Management Programme for diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones mining activities for all mining rights. | Diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones. | Trans Hex Group | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd Moses Mphephu and Yvonne Gutoona | Draft Report for Public review | https://sahris.org.za/node/157551 | |
7 | 6 | Draft Scoping Report for the upgrade of the approved EMP for all mining rights at Farm 423 and surf zone, Vanrhysndorp | DMR ref. no. WC 47 MR (Renewal ref. no. WC 10134 MR) | Farm 423 & Surf Zone Area Mining Right, Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape Region. | Upgrade of approved Environmental Management Programme for diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones mining activities for all mining rights. | Diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones. | Trans Hex Group | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd Moses Mphephu and Yvonne Gutoona | Draft Report for Public review | https://sahris.org.za/node/157551 | |
8 | 7 | Draft Scoping Report for the upgrade of the approved EMP for all mining rights at Hollebaksfontein, Vanrhynsdorp | DMR ref. no. WC 318 MR (Renewal ref. no. WC 10135 MR) | Hollebaksfontein Mining Right, Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape Region. | Upgrade of approved Environmental Management Programme for diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones mining activities for all mining rights. | Diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones. | Trans Hex Group | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd Moses Mphephu and Yvonne Gutoona | Draft Report for Public review | https://sahris.org.za/node/157551 | |
9 | 8 | Draft Scoping Report for the upgrade of the approved EMP for all mining rights at Papendorp, Vanrhynsdorp | DMR ref. no. WC 316 MR (Renewal ref. no. WC 10136 MR) | Papendorp Mining Right | Upgrade of approved Environmental Management Programme for diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones mining activities for all mining rights. | Diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones. | Trans Hex Group | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd Moses Mphephu and Yvonne Gutoona | Draft Report for Public review | https://sahris.org.za/node/157551 | |
10 | 9 | Draft Scoping Report for the upgrade of the approved EMP for all mining rights at Sea area 12A, Vanrhynsdorp | DMR ref. no. WC 3271 MR (Renewal ref. no. WC 10130 MR) | Sea Area 12A Mining Right, Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape Region. | Upgrade of approved Environmental Management Programme for diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones mining activities for all mining rights. | Diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones. | Trans Hex Group | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd Moses Mphephu and Yvonne Gutoona | Draft Report for Public review | https://sahris.org.za/node/157551 | |
11 | 10 | Draft Scoping Report for the upgrade of the approved EMP for all mining rights at Sea area 13A, Vanrhynsdorp | DMR ref. no. WC 320 MR (Renewal ref. no. WC 10137 MR) | Sea Area 13A Mining Right, Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape Region. | Upgrade of approved Environmental Management Programme for diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones mining activities for all mining rights. | Diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones. | Trans Hex Group | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd Moses Mphephu and Yvonne Gutoona | Draft Report for Public review | https://sahris.org.za/node/157551 | |
12 | 11 | Draft Scoping Report for the upgrade of the approved EMP for all mining rights at Strykloof, Vanrhynsdorp | DMR ref. no. WC 317 MR (Renewal ref. no. WC 10137 MR) | Strykloof Mining Right, Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape Region. | Upgrade of approved Environmental Management Programme for diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones mining activities for all mining rights. | Diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones. | Trans Hex Group | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd Moses Mphephu and Yvonne Gutoona | Draft Report for Public review | https://sahris.org.za/node/157551 | |
13 | 12 | Draft Scoping Report for the upgrade of the approved EMP for all mining rights at 11a-12a Weskus 152/3, De Punt, Vanrhynsdorp | DMR ref. no. WC 319 MR (Renewal ref. no. WC 10138 MR) | Weskus Mining Right, Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape Region. | Upgrade of approved Environmental Management Programme for diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones mining activities for all mining rights. | Diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones. | Trans Hex Group | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd Moses Mphephu and Yvonne Gutoona | Draft Report for Public review | https://sahris.org.za/node/157551 | |
14 | 13 | Draft Scoping Report for the upgrade of the approved EMP for all mining rights at De Punt, Vanrhynsdorp | DMR ref. no. WC 112 MR (Renewal ref. no. WC 10066MR) | Sea Area 11A, Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape Region. | Upgrade of approved Environmental Management Programme for diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones mining activities for all mining rights. | Diamond, Diamond (General), Diamond (Alluvial), Diamond (In Kimberlite), Pebble Stones. | Trans Hex Group | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd Moses Mphephu and Yvonne Gutoona | Draft Report for Public review | https://sahris.org.za/node/157551 | |
15 | 14 | Application for a prospecting right in the inshore sea concession area 14A on the West Coast | WC30/5/1/1/3/2/1/10385 PR | Sea concession 14A | Prospecting right | Diamonds, gemstones, heavy minerals, industrial minerals, precious metals, and ferrous and base metals | Trans Atlantic Diamonds (Pty) Ltd | Anchor Environmental Consultants (Pty) Ltd | Draft Basic Assessment (Oct 2021), Application accepted. | https://sahris.org.za/node/158011 | |
16 | 15 | Heavy minerals sands prospecting right application on various farms along the West Coast of South Africa. | WC30/5/1/1/2/10340PR | Between the Olifants river and the Sandlaagte river east of Vredendal | Prospecting rights and environmental authorisation | Heavy minerals sands | Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Ltd Maxwell Matongo | Exigent Environmentals cc Jacolette Adam | Final BAR | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yJFMzl_uy1lRWdnNxtcTdHLVm9HWfs0M/view?usp=sharing | |
17 | 16 | Prospecting in the Coastal Setback at Namakwa Sands Mine, Brand-se-Baai | WC30/5/1/2/2/113 & 114 MR | Prospecting rights and environmental authorisation | Heavy mineral sands – ilmenite, (Fe.TiO3), leucoxene (FeTiO3.TiO2), rutile / titanium dioxide (TiO2), zircon (ZrSiO4) and monazite (Ce, La, Th, Nd, Y). Smaller volumes of garnet and staurolite. Titanium dioxide. Zircon. | Tronox Mineral Sands (pty) Ltd | SRK Consulting (Pty) Ltd Matthew Law | BAR received environmental authorisation (Nov 2020) | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mqvg9y9v4gguG5vKBC_GlzutkgGMCZPd/view?usp=sharing | ||
18 | 17 | Basic Assessment for a Prospecting Right Application for South African Sea Areas 4C and 5C, West Coast, South Africa | NC30/5/1/1/2/1/12857PR | Sea areas 4C and 5C, off the coast of Port Nolloth and Kliensee | Prospecting right | Diamonds | De Beers Marine (Pty) Ltd on behalf of De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Ltd | SLR Consulting (Pty) Ltd Nicholas Arnott | Draft scoping report out for public comment until 27th September 2021. Approved Jul 2023. | https://sahris.org.za/node/157036 | |
19 | 18 | Application for a mining permit draft Basic Assessment report and Environmental Management Programme | NC30/5/1/3/2/10864MP | Portion of remainder of Farm 1, Port Nolloth | Mining right | Diamonds, Garnet, Ilmenite, Monazite, Zircon and Rutile. | Whale Head Minerals (Pty) Ltd | PHS Consulting Paul Slabbert and Nadine Duncan | Draft Basic Assessment | https://sahris.org.za/node/156818 | |
20 | 19 | Environmental Impact Report for an EIA for a Prospecting Right Application for Offshore Sea Concessions 13C, 15C, 16C, 17C & 18C, West Coast. | WC30/5/1/1/2/10319PR WC30/5/1/1/2/10320PR WC30/5/1/1/2/10321PR WC30/5/1/1/2/10322PR WC30/5/1/1/2/10323PR | Offshore sea concessions 13C, 15C, 16C, 17C and 18C | Prospecting rights and environmental authorisation | Diamond, gemstones, heavy minerals, industrial minerals, precious metals, ferrous and base metals. | Belton Park Trading 127 (Pty) Ltd | SLR Consulting (Pty) Ltd Nicholas Arnott | January 2020: Scoping report - public comment. August 2021: EIA - draft issued for public comment 6 Dec 2021: EA granted | https://sahris.org.za/node/154661 | |
21 | 20 | Scoping Report for an EIA for a Prospecting Right Application for Offshore Sea Concessions 14B, 15B & 17B, West Coast | WC30/5/1/1/2/10311PR WC30/5/1/1/2/10312PR WC30/5/1/1/2/10313PR | Sea Concessions 14B, 15B and 17B are situated approximately 180 km north of Cape Town, with the inshore boundaries located 1 km seaward of the coast between Elands Bay to the south and Strandfontein to the north. | Prospecting rights and environmental authorisation | Diamond, gemstones, heavy minerals, industrial minerals, precious metals, ferrous and base metals. | Belton Park Trading 127 (Pty) Ltd | SLR Consulting (Pty) Ltd Nicholas Arnott | November 2019: Scoping report - DMRE review August 2021: EIR - Draft for Public and Authority Review and Comment | https://sahris.org.za/node/154343 | |
22 | 21 | Diamond Prospecting right in offshore concession areas 4C and 5C, West Coast of South Africa. | NCS 30/5/1/1/2/12855 PR | Offshore Concession areas 4C and 5C | Prospecting right | Diamonds | Samara Mining (Pty) Ltd | SRK Consulting (Pty) Ltd Matthew Law | Approval granted 17 January 2024 | https://sahris.org.za/node/157533 | |
23 | 22 | Environmental Impact Report for an EIA for Bulk Sampling Activities for Offshore Marine Diamonds, West Coast | NC30/5/1/1/2/12189PR | Sea concession 6C. North of Hondeklip Bay and south of Kleinsee, West Coast South Africa | Bulk sampling prospecting right | Diamonds | De Beers Marine (Pty) Ltd on behalf of De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Ltd | SLR Consulting (Pty) Ltd Nicholas Arnott | June 2021: Final DMRE submission | https://sahris.org.za/node/152281 | |
24 | 23 | EMPr: Tosaco Energy Block 1 Exploration Right | PASA REFERENCE: 12/3/362 | Block 1. West Coast, South Africa | Refused: Exploration right for oil and gas. Includes seismic surveying | Oil and gas | Tosaco Energy (Pty) Ltd | Environmental Impact Management Services | EMPr released Oct 2021 | https://sahris.org.za/node/156642 | |
25 | 24 | Amendment of Environmental Management Programmes for Mining Rights 554MRC, 10025MR, 512MRC and 513MRC | 554MRC, 10025MR, 512MRC, 513MRC | https://drive.google.com/file/d/15LE6okHcqSuKP5OGXq2lh021bhSzRZn5/view?usp=sharing | Mining right | Diamonds | Alexkor &RMC sharing and pooling JV | SLR Consulting (Pty) Ltd Jeremy Blood | Approved. | https://sahris.org.za/node/151158 | |
26 | 25 | Diamond Exploration license for 7B | 7B marine diamond concession | Prospecting Right | Diamonds | MZA Diamond Resources | https://sahris.org.za/node/36621 | ||||
27 | 26 | Extension of Existing mining rights for Tormin Mine, West Coast. Section 102 amended mining rights. | WC 30/5/1/2/2/162MR (now 10107MR) WC 30/5/1/2/2/163MR (now 10108MR) | Beach area (12km by 75m) adjacent to the Farm Geelwal Karoo 262 and Farm Geelwal Karoo 262 (processing plant). North of existing Tormin Mine on 10 beaches. | Mining Right | Valuable Mineral Sands | Mineral Sands Resources (Pty) Ltd | SRK Consulting (Pty) Ltd | Approved in June 2020 | https://sahris.org.za/node/150321 | |
28 | 28 | EIA and EMPR (Part A, Volume 1: Background on the Project and Baseline Environment (Section 1 – 3 g (iv)) | WKSCE2015/02/R DMR Ref No: NC0043-MR/102 and NC0044-MR/02 November 2016 BF | Koingnaas and Samsan Bak Complex Honderklipbaai | Amendment to existing mining right | Diamonds | Kernel Resources (was West Coast Resources) | Myezo Environmental Management Services Pty LTD | Mining amendment approved January 2017 | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/impact-assessment-amendment-environmental-management-programme-and-environmental-impact | |
29 | 29 | Prospecting right for diamonds and other heavy minerals near Vredendal, West Coast | WC30/5/1/1/2/10353PR | Hollebakstrandfontein, Plat Klip, Gras Berg, Byneslaagte, Kaliekamma, Graafwater, Kliphoek, Puts, Slingers Kraal, Klein Holbak, Tent Klip, Groot Hoek, Bynest Klip, Annex Blaauwklip, Fontein Jie | Prospecting right application | Diamond (DIA), Diamond Alluvial (DA), Diamond (General) (D), Garnet (Abbrasive) (Gn), Gold Ore (Au), Gypsum (Gy), Heavy Minerals (General) (HM), Kaolin Clay (CK), Kieselguhr (Ki), Mineral (Lx), Lignite (L), Monazite (Heavy Mineral) (Mz), Rare Earths (RE), Rutile (Heavy Mineral) (Rt), Zirconium Ore (Zr), Leucoxcene, Ilmenite | Buchuberg Resources (Pty) Ltd | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd | EA granted on 12 Dec 2021 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/18vjZ10dYumceoToiHtkv75ifOtT5OWfX/view?usp=sharing | |
30 | 30 | Prospecting application on the southern bank of the Olifants estuary | WC30/5/1/1/2/10352PR | Southern bank of the Olifants estuary. Farm 464, Papendorp 269, Ebenezer Kolonie 187 | Prospecting right application | Diamond (DIA), Diamond Alluvial (DA), Diamond (General) (D), Garnet (Abbrasive) (Gn), Gold Ore (Au), Gypsum (Gy), Heavy Minerals (General) (HM), Kaolin Clay (CK), Kieselguhr (Ki), Mineral (Lx), Lignite (L), Monazite (Heavy Mineral) (Mz), Rare Earths (RE), Rutile (Heavy Mineral) (Rt), Zirconium Ore (Zr), Leucoxcene, Ilmenite | Buchuberg Resources (Pty) Ltd | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd | EA granted on 12 Dec 2021 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_j2l6GgQGR46ZYDupaMowqeaJ8YJrZVK/view?usp=sharing | |
31 | 31 | BAR and EMPr: Propsecting right application on the west coast of South Africa, WC10305PR. | WC30/5/1/1/2/10305PR | Farm Kalkvlei 467 Rem and 467/1, Farm Karoovlei 454/1 and Farm Hartbees Kom 156/6 in Vredendal district 12 000ha in extent | Prospecting right application | Gold Ore (Au), Gypsum (Gy), Kaolin Clay (Ck), Kieselguhr (Ki), Lignite (L), Zirconium Ore (Zr) | Buchuberg Resources (Pty) Ltd | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd | Prospecting right applied for on 20 Nov 2019 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WIdRLdz7dJlg32cOdPBBX1cEziwYMj9/view?usp=sharing | |
32 | 32 | BAR and EMPr: Propsecting right application on the west coast of South Africa, WC10304PR. | WC30/5/1/1/2/10304PR | Portions 6, 16, 18 20 & 21 of Farm Elsie Erasmus Kloof 158, Portion 1 of Farm 162 Kalkgat, remainder of Farm Kliphoek 626, 284 Geduld, 624 Kommandokraal and Erven 1862, 1863, 621 & 286, in the Vredendal district | Prospecting right application | Diamond (Dia), Diamond Alluvial (Da), Diamond (General) (D), Garnet (Abbrasive) (Gn), Gold Ore (Au), Gypsum (Gy), Heavy Minerals (General) (Hm), Kaolin Clay (Ck), Kieselguhr (Ki), Mineral (Lx), Lignite (L), Monazite (Heavy Mineral) (Mz), Rare Earths (Re), Rutile (Heavy Mineral) (Rt), Zirconium Ore (Zr), Leucoxcene, Ilmenite prospecting | Buchuberg Resources (Pty) Ltd | Archean Resources (Pty) Ltd | Prospecting right applied for on 20 Nov 2019 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ule4PNc6XB8jTjunSJ-YXFZjvf3iMGU7/view?usp=sharing | |
33 | 33 | Prospecting work programme for heavy minerals on three farms situated within the namakwa registration district, northern cape province | NC 30/5/1/1/2/12111PR | Farms - Mitchells bay, Kliphuis, Langklip in the Namakwa district | Prospecting right application | Heavy minerals (general), Rutile, Ilmenite, Zircon, Monazite, Leucoxene. | Saxon Heavy Minerals (Pty) Ltd | PHS Consulting & Creo Desgin (Pty) Ltd | Prospecting right applied for on 16 Oct 2017 | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/mitchells-bay-minerals-prospecting-rights-application-south-hondeklipbaai | |
34 | 34 | Application for Exploration Right South of the Orange River, South Africa. | Reg number: 2018/272661/07 File Ref number: 12/3/356 ER | South of the Orange River on the West Coast of South Africa. | Exploration right | Oil and gas | ORM Exploration (Pty) Ltd | Thembani Technical Services | Unknown | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tlcl3hKajBahB7oanR_CzsIzAftBP7fx/view?usp=sharing | |
35 | 35 | Application for prospecting activities on farm Karoetjies Kop no 150 near Lepelsfontein | WC 30/5/1/1/2/ 10393 PR Changed to WC 30/5/1/1/2/10414PR | Site approximately 35.4km along the un-named route From Lepelsfontein to Papendorp on farm Karoetjies Kop no 150. In Cederberg Local Municipality. S 31° 14' 36.9" E 17° 50' 44.1" Area: 5865,042 Ha | Prospecting right - refused | Silimanite, titanium, garnet, manganese, monazite, kaolinite, clay. | Nekwana Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd | TPR Mining Resources (Pty) Ltd | Refused - 3 Aug 2023 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/11tcC60cr-mrdKNpEkJqCC5OiD6wPfaVP/view?usp=sharing | |
36 | 36 | Prospecting right and water use license application for Phosphate ore on various farms on the West Coast | WC30/5/1/1/2/10403PR | On various farms located North and East of Elands Bay, and South and East of Strandfontein. | Prospecting right | Phosphate ore | Colt Resources (Pty) Ltd | Exigent Environmentals cc Jacolette Adam | Application Granted - 22/11/2022 | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/proposed-phosphate-ore-prospecting-right-dmr-samrad-reference-wc30511210403pr | |
37 | 37 | Application for prospecting rights in the offshore sea concession area 14C | WC30/5/1/1/2/10405PR | Offshore sea cocnession 14C. Site is located approximately 5km offshore from Doringbaai and Groothoekbaai. The inshore boundary is 5km from the coast and the outer boundary is on the 200m isobath, | Prospecting right | Zircon ore, Zircon (gemstone), Silver ore, Sapphire (gemstone), rutile (heavy mineral), rare earths, PGM, Monazite (heavy mineral), Irone ore, Gold ore, Garnet (abrasive), Garnet (gemstone), Diamond (alluvial). | Trans Atlantic Diamonds (Pty) Ltd | Anchor Environmental Consultants (Pty) Ltd | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/trans-atlantic-diamonds-prospecting-rights-application-sea-concession-14c | ||
38 | 41 | Offshore Oil and gas | ER 105 | Block 2B, Gazania, Northern Cape. | Exploration right | Oil and Gas | Azinam | CCA Environmental (Pty) Ltd now SLR | April 2016: Final EIA report | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/proposed-exploration-well-drilling-block-2b-west-coast-south-africa | |
39 | 42 | Offshore oil and gas production right and gas pipeline | PR 003 | Ibhubesi Block 2A. | Production right, gas pipeline | Oil and Gas | Petrosa and Sunbird | Current production right | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/proposed-ibhubesi-gas-project | ||
40 | 43 | Offshore oil and gas exploration | 283 ER, 248 ER | Orange Basin block 2C ER 248, 3A/4A ER 283 | Exploration right | Oil and Gas | Petrosa | Wholly state owned enterprise | current production right | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/sites/block-3a4a | |
41 | 44 | Offshore oil and gas exploration | 339 ER | 3B and 4B. The licence block covers an area of approximately 11 100 km2 and is situated between latitudes 31°S and 33°S on the continental shelf in water depths ranging from 200 m to 2 000 m. | Exploration Application | Oil and Gas | Africa Oil SA Corp, Ricocure (Pty) Ltd and Azinam Limited | Environmental Impact Management Services (Pty) Ltd (EIMS) | 12 June 2023 | https://sahris.org.za/node/162294 | |
42 | 45 | Offshore oil and gas exploration | 228 ER | MID Orange Basic Block | Exploration right | Oil and Gas | Sungu Sungu | Dates unknown | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/sungu-sungu-offshore-project | ||
43 | 46 | Offshore oil and gas exploration | 274 ER | Deep Orange Basin | Exploration right | Oil and Gas | Kosmos, Shell & OK Energy | EMPr | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WWEY5Gxu-ujUe08kgWnKNaD7YiJBApdk/view?usp=sharing | ||
44 | 47 | Offshore oil and gas exploration | 340 ER | MID Orange Basin | Exploration right | Oil and Gas | Sezigyn | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WWEY5Gxu-ujUe08kgWnKNaD7YiJBApdk/view?usp=sharing | |||
45 | 48 | Offshore oil and gas exploration | 12/3/343 ER | Block Deep Water Orange Basin, West Coast, South Africa. exploration drilling is 9 711 km2 in extent and is located offshore roughly between Port Nolloth and Hondeklip Bay, approximately 188 km from the coast at its closest point, in water depths between 750 m and 3 100 m. | Exploration right for well drilling, vertical seismic profiling, seabed sediment coring and sonar bathymetry. | Oil and Gas | Total Energies/ Sezigyn | https://sahris.org.za/node/160798 | |||
46 | 49 | Offshore oil and gas exploration | 335 ER | Deep Orange Basin | Exploration right | Oil and Gas | Total Energies/ Impact Africa | PASA MAP (1).pdf | |||
47 | 50 | Oil and Gas Reconnaisance Permit | 033 RP SRL EMP 12/1/033 | Orange Basin | Reconnaisance Permit application for multi-clients | Oil and Gas | Spectrum | SLR Consulting (Pty) Ltd | 2021 on-going | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/spectrum-west-coast-seismic-survey | |
48 | 51 | Oil and Gas Reconnaisance Permit | 038 RP PASA/DMRE 12/1/038 | Orange Basin | Reconnaisance Permit application for multi-clients | Oil and Gas | Searcher | SLR Consulting (Pty) Ltd | Nov 2021 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WWEY5Gxu-ujUe08kgWnKNaD7YiJBApdk/view?usp=sharing | |
49 | 52 | Application for prospecting rights and environmental authorisation to prospect in the offshore sea concession area 10B | NC30/5/1/2/2/13062PR | Sea Concession Area 10B 8km south of border between Western and Northern Cape (southern boundary) to 13km south of the Groenrivier Lighthouse (northern boundary). 1km away from the shore, extending 5km westwards | Prospecting right | Diamonds, Gemstones, precious metals, ferrous metals and base metals | Trans Atlantic Diamonds (Pty) Ltd | Anchor Environmental Consultants (Pty) Ltd | June 2022 | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/trans-atlantic-diamonds-pty-ltd-prospect-offshore-sea-concession-area-10b | |
50 | 53 | A Proposed Prospecting Program For Diamonds On Portions Of The Following Farms In The Vanrhynsdorp Magisterial District, Western Cape Province | WC 50/1/1/2/10454/ PR | Sea Concession 11A between HWM and LWM. Portion of Portion 4 Rietfontein Extension 151 including adjacent surfzone, Portion of P Portion 4 Graauw Duinen 152 including adjacent surfzone up to the low water mark Total Extend 131Ha | Prospecting Application | Diamonds, Gemstones, precious metals, ferrous metals and base metals | Fish by the Sea (Pty) Ltd | Enviro Africa | Draft Scoping Report. Comment period: January 2024 to 16 February 2024. | https://enviroafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Draft-Scoping-Report.pdf | |
51 | 54 | Draft scoping report for environmental authorisation to undertake exploration activities by drilling five wells in Block 5/6/7 off the South-West Coast of South Africa | 224 ER | Block 5/6/7 off the South-West Coast of South Africa. Offshore between Cape Town and Cape Agulhas, 60-170km from coast | Amend Exploration Right to drill up to four additional wells | Oil and Gas | TotalEnergies EP South Africa (Pty) Ltd | SLR Consulting (Pty) Ltd | May 2022 | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/esia-exploration-well-drilling-block-567-south-west-coast-south-africa | |
52 | 55 | Proposed TGS Orange Basin Reconnaissance Permit for offshore of St Helena Bay for Seismic surveying | EIMS ref: 1520/GPK/as PASA REFERENCE: 12/1/040 | 120 km offshore of ST Helena bay to 230 km offshore of Hondeklip Bay, off the West Coast | Exploration right (3D seismic surveying) | Oil and Gas | TGS Geophysical Company (UK) | Environmental Impact Management Services (EIMS) | Notice of intent to undertake a BA - 15 August 2022 BA Report for public review - October 2022 | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/proposed-tgs-seismic-survey-basic-assessment-project-located-offshore-extending-approximately | |
53 | 56 | Proposed Prospecting Right application for the prospecting of Diamonds (Alluvial) within Sea Concession 9B, near Groenrivier & Barnards Bay | DMRE Ref: NC30/5/1/1/2/13136 | Sea Concession 9B, near Groenrivier & Barnards Bay. Approximately 1-1.5 Km offshore from the Namaqua National Park. Area = 11743.0826 hectares | Prospecting Right | Diamonds (alluvial) | Morgenson Mining (Pty) Ltd | Milnex Environmental Consultants CC | Review Scoping Report (August 2022) Public participation: 1. Tuesday, 21 February 2023: Koingnaas: 13h00 - 15h00. 2. Wednesday, 22 February 2023: Hondeklip Bay: 8h30 - 10h30. Lepelsfontein: 14h00 - 16h00 (Townhall) | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OKp3SlrS1l70Y7u6Jdy-Cp_myCi8J3Gp/view?usp=sharing | |
54 | 57 | 043 ER | EIMS ref: 1518/JP/qm Ref: 12/1/043 PASA: OB243D-01 | approximately 256km offshore of ST Helena bay to 220km offshore of Hondeklip Bay, off the West Coast, South Africa. | Exploration right (3D seismic surveying) | Oil and Gas | Searcher Geodata UK Ltd | Environmental Impact Management Services (EIMS) | The commencement period of the EA dated 20 December 2022 is extended for a period of one (01) year from the date of appeal decision (i.e., 23 September 2023). | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/1518-searcher-seismic-reconnaissance-ba | |
55 | 58 | Proposed prospecting right and bulk sampling for diamonds over sea concession 12B, Western Cape | WC 30/5/1/1/2/10424PR | Sea concession 12B, Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape | Prospecting right and bulk sampling | Diamonds | Nisarox (Pty) Ltd | Groenberg Enviro (Pty) Ltd | Draft Scoping report September 2022, Acceptance Dec 2022. | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/prospecting-sea-concession-12b | |
56 | 59 | Proposed offshore production right, additional exploration activities and environmental authorisation application for block 11B/12B | Ref no: 12/4/13PR | Sea concession block 11B and 12B between Mossel Bay and Cape Saint Francis, East Coast of South Africa | Oil and Gas | TotalEnergies EP South Africa (Pty) Ltd | WSP Group Africa (Pty) Ltd | Draft Scoping Report Non-Technical Summary - 12/2022 | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/totalenergies-offshore-production-right-application | ||
57 | 60 | 3D seismic survey for Oil and Gas in the Algoa/Outeniqua Basin off the Southeast Coast of South Africa | 037 ER | In Algoa/Outeniqua Basin off the Southeast Coast of South Africa. the area is 9 000 km2, roughly between Gqeberha in the east and a point approximately 120 km southeast of Plettenberg Bay in the west. At water depths of 200 m to beyond 4 000 m and ranges between 45 km and 120 km from the coast at its closest point | Exploration right (3D seismic surveying) | Oil and Gas | CGG Services SAS (CGG) | SLR Consulting (Pty) Ltd | Release of the draft BAR on 11/04/2023 | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/node/618450 | |
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59 | 62 | Proposed Prospecting Activities For Diamonds Over The Farm Karoetjies Kop 150 In The Matzikama Local Municipal Area Western Cape Province | WC30/5/1/1/2/10429PR | The surf zone (31,49 meters below the low water mark) as well as an average 800m wide coastal strip from just below the Soutriver in the south up to Kleinzee in the north | Prospecting application | Diamonds | SRK Mining (Pty) Ltd | SRK Mining (Pty) Ltd | Background Information Document and Notice of Intent as of june 2023 | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/wc30511210429pr | |
60 | 63 | Application for prospecting rights and environmental authorisation to prospect in the offshore sea concession area 7C | NC 30/5/1/1/2/13061 PR | Sea Concession Area 7C Extends from 12km south of Hondeklipbaai (southern boundary) to 19km north of Hondeklipbaai (northern boundary). 5km from the shore extending 65-100km westwards | Prospecting right | Diamonds, Gemstones, precious metals, ferrous metals and base metals | Trans Atlantic Diamonds (Pty) Ltd | Anchor Environmental Consultants (Pty) Ltd | June 2022 | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/trans-atlantic-diamonds-pty-ltd-prospect-offshore-sea-concession-area-7c | |
61 | 64 | Draft Basic Assessment Report Proposed prospecting on portion 1 & remainder of karoetjies kop 150, vredendal magisterial district, western cape (10430pr) | WC30/5/1/1/2/10430PR | portion 1 & remainder of karoetjies kop 150 | Prospecting application | Diamonds | Richwill Diamonds (Pty) Ltd | 1 Aug 2023 | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/heritage-reports/10430pr-heritage-impact-assessment | ||
62 | 65 | AMENDMENT APPLICATION - OFFSHORE DIAMOND MINING SEA CONCESSIONS 2C AND 3C | NCS 30/5/2/1/2(10101) | Sea Concessions 2C and 3C | Mining Approved | Diamonds | De Beers Marine (Pty) Ltd on behalf of De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Ltd | SLR Consulting (Pty) Ltd | EIA September 2018 | https://sahris.sahra.org.za/cases/amendment-application-offshore-diamond-mining-sea-concessions-2c-and-3c | |
63 | 66 | Proposed Prospecting Right on Portion 1,2, 3 and the remainder of the Farm Klipvley Karoo Kop 153, West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape Province. | WC 30/5/1/3/3/2/1/10433 PR | Portion 1,2, 3 and the Remainder of the farm Klipvley Karoo Kop 153, West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape | Prospecting Right | Garnet (Abbrasive), Heavy Minerals (General) Leucoxcene, (Heavy Mineral) Monazite (Heavy Mineral), Rare Eaths, Rutile (Heavy Mineral), Zirconium Ore, Ilmenite | Mineral Sand Resources (Pty) Ltd | Greenmined Environmental | July 2023: Draft basic assessment report | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GWuxeopoKAO3Ocq5x3IVf1ZIz_vcxOsQ/view?usp=sharing | |
64 | 67 | Mineral Sand Resources diamond mining north of the Olifants river | WC 30/5/1/2/2/10261PR | Beaches north of Olifants river | Mining Right | Diamonds, Heavy Mineral Sands | Mineral Sand Resources (Pty) Ltd | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A7aLOEqPTERy2cYR5novdre80O5a2-G5/view?usp=sharing | |||
65 | 68 | Mineral Sand Resources diamond mining north of the Olifants river | WC 30/5/1/2/2/10240PR | Farms north of Olifants river | Prospecting Right | Diamonds, Heavy Mineral Sands | Mineral Sand Resources (Pty) Ltd | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A7aLOEqPTERy2cYR5novdre80O5a2-G5/view?usp=sharing | |||
66 | 70 | Mineral Sand Resources diamond mining north of the Olifants river | WC 30/5/1/2/2/10262 PR | Farms inland north of Olifants river | Prospecting Right | Diamonds, Heavy Mineral Sands | Mineral Sand Resources (Pty) Ltd | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A7aLOEqPTERy2cYR5novdre80O5a2-G5/view?usp=sharing | |||
67 | 71 | Mineral Sand Resources diamond mining north of the Olifants river | WC 30/5/1/2/2/10199 PR | Off the coast north of Olifants river | Propsecting right | Diamonds, Heavy Mineral Sands | Mineral Sand Resources (Pty) Ltd | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A7aLOEqPTERy2cYR5novdre80O5a2-G5/view?usp=sharing | |||
68 | 72 | 519 MR | 2B | Mining Right | Diamonds | BCON | https://www.blueeconomyfuture.org.za/gallery/Saviour%20or%20Plundering%20Ocean%20Resources.%20Seabed%20Minning%20Draft.pdf | ||||
69 | 73 | 10162 MR | 3B | Mining Right | Diamonds | BCON | https://www.blueeconomyfuture.org.za/gallery/Saviour%20or%20Plundering%20Ocean%20Resources.%20Seabed%20Minning%20Draft.pdf | ||||
70 | 74 | 12164PR | 8B | Prospecting Right | Diamonds | BCON | https://www.blueeconomyfuture.org.za/gallery/Saviour%20or%20Plundering%20Ocean%20Resources.%20Seabed%20Minning%20Draft.pdf | ||||
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72 | 76 | 11314 PR | 8C | Prospecting Right Expired | Diamonds | De Beers | |||||
73 | 77 | 11314 PR | 9C | Prospecting Right Expired | Diamonds | De Beers | |||||
74 | 78 | 11314 PR | 10C | Prospecting Right Expired | Diamonds | De Beers | |||||
75 | 79 | Prospecting Right application for sea concession 12C off the Olifants River Mouth, Western Cape | WC30/5/1/2/2/10425PR | 12C | Prospecting Application | Diamonds | Aqua Marine Diamonds | https://sahris.org.za/node/28837 | |||
76 | 80 | Shell Block Northern Cape Ultra Deep Exploration Drilling ESIA, West Coast, South Africa | Northern Cape Ultra Deep. 300 km offshore. Water depths between 2 500 m and 3 200 m. 5 254km2in extent. | Exploration Application | Oil and Gas | Shell | SLR Consulting | 3 June 2024 | https://www.slrconsulting.com/afr/public-documents/shell-ncud/ | ||
77 | 81 | Application for Proposed Searcher Seismic Survey | 12/1/1948 | Various concession blocks - 256km offshore of St. Helena Bay | Exploration Application | Oil and Gas | Searcher | Environmental Impact Management Services (Pty) Ltd (EIMS) | 13 June 2024 | https://www.eims.co.za/2024/04/12/1623-searcher-seismic-survey-048-basic-assessment-project/ | |
78 | 82 | Draft Basic Assessment for Proposed Prospecting for Heavy Mineral Sands on the Border of the Western Cape and Northern Cape | NC30/5/1/1/2/13758PR | Remainder Strandfontein 559, Portion 1 and Remainder, Part of Tities Baai 560, Remainder of Klein Kogel Fontein 561 | Prospecting Application | Heavy minerals sands | Nurulos (Pty) Ltd | EAP SA Consulting | |||
79 | 83 | Draft Basic Assessment Report for Prospecting of Heavy Minerals and Rare Earth Metalsin Namaqualand | NC30/5/1/1/2/13871PR | Erf 1 Hondeklip Bay | Prospecting Application | Heavy minerals sands | Snivio (Pty) Ltd | EAP SA Consulting | |||
80 | 84 | Zuwenol Prospecting application for heavy metals and diamonds south of Garies | NC30/5/1/1/2/13753PR | 25km South of the Garies. | Prospecting Application | Heavy metals, diamonds | Zuwenol | EAP SA Consulting | |||
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