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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)

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Housing and Living Conditions Standard for the Minerals Industry

Housing and Living Conditions Standard for the Minerals Industry 2019

4. Existing Mining Rights

 

An existing mining right holder must within a period of twelve months from the date of publication of the Standard and after consultation with organised labour, submit a detailed Housing and Living Conditions plan indicating the following:

4.1 Maintenance of single and family units in line with the National Norms and Standard approved by the Minister of Human Settlement, Water and Sanitation.
4.2 Where applicable, a detailed plan to finalise single and family units hostel conversion upgrades.
4.3 A three -year detailed plan to phase out living out allowances where proof of decent accommodation has not been submitted.
4.4 Current and future housing option schemes/allowances, if applicable; and
4.5 In addition to a detailed plan referred to above, submit an Employer Assisted Housing Scheme consistent with its growth plans.