Khoemacau Inspected After Complaints

Khoemacau Mine
Khoemacau Mine

Government through the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security has inspected the Khoemacau Copper Mine four times since June 2019, The Monitor has learnt.

When addressing Parliament last week, the Minerals minister Lefoko Moagi said the inspections ensure the extend to which the Mine adheres fully to provisions of the Mine, Quarries, Works and Machinery Act, Explosives Act and others.  “The Mine was generally found to be compliant with both the Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery Act and Regulations and the Explosives Act and Regulations with only minor deviations noted,” he said.

According to Moagi, the last inspection visit to the Mine was from January 11 to 13, 2021 and some deviations were noted relating to the Explosives Regulations, which were brought to the attention of the Manager for rectification. 

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