Mine bosses in water law firing line
Critics of water use bill say stringent provisions could scare off new entrants to shrinking mining sector
04 February 2024 - 00:04
The department of water & sanitation could be on a collision course with mining firms and municipalities over proposed legislation that provides for sentences of up to 10 years in jail or a fine of R10m for company directors or municipal managers who contravene water-use regulations. ..
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