Trans Hex Heavy Minerals Mining (Pty) Ltd (THHMM) is applying for a Prospecting Right in Marine Concessions 11A, 12A, 13A, 11B, 12B, and 13B off the Western Cape Coast of South Africa. Prospecting entails geophysical surveys, drill sampling, and bulk sampling. Targeted minerals and metals include:
- Gemstones;
- Precious metals;
- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals;
- Heavy minerals; and
- Industrial minerals.
In terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014, an application for a Prospecting Right requires an Environmental Authorisation.
THHMM has appointed SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) to undertake the EIA process required in terms of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the EIA Regulations, 2014.
