PUBLICATION OF AN INVITATION TO COMMENT ON THE DRAFT MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY BILL, 2013

MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (29/1996)

MacRobert wishes to draw your attention to the following important notice published
Friday, 15 November 2013

The Minister of Mineral Resources, has given notice that she intends introducing the draft Mine Health and Safety Bill, 2013, in Parliament. The Bill aims to amend the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996, so as to streamline administrative processes; to strengthen enforcement provisions; to reinforce offences and penalties and to amend certain definitions.

Members of the public are invited to submit written representations to Mr, Andre Andreas within 60 working days of publication of this notice (i.e. on or before 13 February 2014).

For any queries please contact our environmental and mining law division at the details below

Kenneth Cameron
(012) 425 3514
kcameron@macrobert.co.za

Caroline Pepermans
(012) 425 3522
cpepermans@macrobert.co.za