Heritage Cases

Alternative is not applicable. The option to explore the possibility for prospecting is already in itself an alternative land use. The applicant, Crystal Blue Diamond Mining (Pty) Ltd. is not interested in any other alternative land use over this land aside of diamond bearing Kimberlite and gravel exploration, or any other activity, or method use other than prospecting for diamonds in the conventional way, which is the most cost effective. (a) the property on which or location where it is proposed to undertake the activity There are no alternative for the property as the application is for this 2408.0332 hectare area only. The Prospecting Right application is for this specific area as indicated on the sketch plan with no alternatives. The whole of the application area will systematically be prospected as indicated eventually. (b) the type of activity to be undertaken The type of activity is for prospecting for Kimberlite and alluvial diamond gravel in line with the submitted PWP (Prospecting Work Programme). The type of activity does not have an alternative. The prospecting will involve various prospecting methods in order to get to a final decision. The prospecting activities will involve: Phase Activity Skill(s) required Timeframe Outcome Timeframe for outcome What technical expert will sign off on the outcome? 1 Field mapping Geologist 1 - 6 Geological report Month 1 till 6 Geologist 2 Geochemical survey Geologist 7 - 12 Laboratory results Month 7 till12 Geologist 3 Geophysical surveys Geologist 13 - 24 Geological report Month 13 till 24 Geologist 4 Test pitting Applicant & geologist 25 - 36 Sampling reports Month 25 till 36 Geologist 5 Drilling Drilling contractor & geologist 36 - 60 Drilling records Month 37 till 60 Geologist No processing will be done on site. As this is only a prospecting right operation it will be the basic diamond core drilling of holes and test pits (where required) with associated machinery. (c) the design or layout of the activity The layout of the activity will and can only be on the application area (2408.0332 ha) as per sketch plan as submitted with the application see Figure 3 for submitted sketch plan. And the whole of the application area will systematically be prospected for Bentonite Clay (CB). There are no preferred sites as the whole of the application area was identified as being favourable for prospecting. This prospecting operation will also not be a static operation as the whole of the application area will be prospected. There will also be temporary chemical toilets on the site for ablution facilities. There will not be services to machinery done on site but in case of emergency it will be done over a PVC lining. This operation will be a basic small scale prospecting layout, with minimal temporary infrastructure and just the necessary equipment (drill rig, excavator, front end loader, trucks, etc.). (d) the technology to be used in the activity The technology used in the activity will be as described under Table 3 and the best options will be determined by the applicant, which will be basic diamond drilling and excavation of test pits. The technology used in the activity will be as described in the PWP and the best options will be determined by the applicant and the Geologist. (e) the operational aspects of the activity, and The operational aspect is only the prospecting for Diamonds (Alluvial) (DA) and Diamonds in Kimberlite on this specific area, making use conventional diamond core drilling method and test pit excavations. Operations will be done through systematically prospecting of the whole application area. Doing concurrent rehabilitation, meaning that as soon as the samples are the boreholes will be backfilled and compacted and also the test pits backfilled with overburden and ultimately topsoil. (f) the option of not implementing the activity This option might only be possible if the applicant decide to abandon the project. If this application is not implemented the landowner (land occupiers) will just continue with existing agricultural activities which is grazing for cattle. Thus not prospecting for Diamonds (Alluvial) (DA) and Diamonds in Kimberlite, somebody else can apply.