National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)

Regulations

Regulations on Use of Water for Mining and Related Activities aimed at the Protection of Water Resources

11. Additional regulations for rehabilitation of coal residue deposits
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Any person mining or establishing coal residue deposits must rehabilitate such residue deposits so that—

(a)all residue deposits are compacted to prevent spontaneous combustion and minimise the infiltration of water; and
(b)the rehabilitation of the residue deposits is implemented concurrently with the mining operation.