Govt fights BCL court order

The Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security Lefoko Moagi recently told Parliament that they have had issues with the previous liquidator. He said the former liquidator decided to stop pumping out water from South East and Number 1 Shafts, citing limited funds to continue with pumping and dewatering. The water later on flooded causing underground instability, which led to the mining town of Selebi-Phikwe experiencing tremours.

However, Moagi said the government has not considered taking action against the former liquidator as he had obtained an Ex parte Court Order absolving him from any personal liability for his failure to comply with instructions issued under the Mines, Quarries, Works & Machinery Act, and the Mines and Minerals Act before his resignation.