North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has announced the establishment of a Mining Charter, Compliance and Procurement Committee to expand further the benefits of mining and strengthen cooperation between government, communities and the mining industry.

Announcing establishment of the committee in his maiden State of the Province Address, Premier Mahumapelo said that it will look into legal issues around mining in the Province, Procurement and the relationship between communities and mining houses is part of the radical approach for socio-economic transformation. 

“As part of our contribution to development in the mining areas, we have set aside R462m for housing projects in the Bojanala District in the Rustenburg Municipality, specifically in Marikana,” Mahumapelo declared.

The Premier said that the amount is inclusive of the ring-fenced R155m set aside by the National Human Settlements Department. 

He said that through the partnership with Lonmin, 2000 housing units are to be built as part of the Marikana Ext 2 Integrated Development over three years.

The initial phase of 192 Breaking New Ground houses and 252 Community Residential units which will start with immediate effect and the project is called Marikana Ext 2 Integrated Development.

Matlosana in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District was recently announced by President Zuma as one of the mining areas to be prioritized for development.
-TDN
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