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Two River Platinum Mine Investigation of possible graves

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ProposalDescription: 

To conduct investigations of a possible burials represented by seven (7) cairn markers. The cairns are located within the footprint of the proposed development of a platinum ore processing plant. The scope of investigations extends to a third site 600 m to the southwest located on the foot of hills that form a western fringe of the mining area, where settings of stones may possibly be burial markings. They are located close to a protected burial ground.

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To conduct investigations of a possible burials represented by seven (7) cairn markers. The cairns are located within the footprint of the proposed development of a platinum ore processing plant. The scope of investigations extends to a third site 600 m to the southwest located on the foot of hills that form a western fringe of the mining area, where settings of stones may possibly be burial markings. They are located close to a protected burial ground. It is important that the mine exercises due diligence to show respect for public sensibilities on the sanctity of graves and human remains.

ApplicationDate: 

Friday, July 29, 2022 - 13:30

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19162

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Investigation of possible cairn burials at Two Rivers Platinum Mine

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Locality map
Site A - Stone cairns
Site C - Stone Cairn
Site C - erected stone
Erected located in the footprint of the proposed Merensky Processing Plant
Public notice placed at Site A
AdditionalDocuments
  1. File List of the sites suspected to be cairn burials
 
 

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