Request for copies of AELs and inspection reports for Samancor (Middelburg Ferrochrome mine) and Columbus Stainless.

Copies of the following records are requested:
1. In respect of both Samancor Chrome Holdings (Pty) Ltd’s Middelburg Ferrochrome and Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd:

1.1. the applicable Atmospheric Emission Licences (AELs) in terms of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004
alternatively, if the AELs have not been granted for one or both the above-mentioned entities:
1.1.1 the applicable Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act 45 of 1965 (APPA) registration certificates; and
1.1.2 the pending applications for AELs;

1.2 the most recent annual reports reporting on compliance with the AELs submitted to the Nkangala District Municipality (NDM);
alternatively, if there has not yet been a report on compliance in terms of the relevant AELs (or either of the AELs has not yet been granted):
1.2.1 the most recent APPA registration certificate compliance reports.