Our Services

WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION (WULA

We have experienced individuals who have undertaken several Water Use License Applications (WULA) for clients in different sectors in terms of the National Water Act of 1998. The water uses in terms of the Act includes water storage, extraction of groundwater, discharge of waste into a water resource, release of effluents and undertaking activities within a watercourse that would either impede, divert and/or divert the water flow, and effluents waste management such as Pollution Control Dams (PCD).

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)

We engage with clients to determine if their proposed activities are listed in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations as amended. We provide guidance in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998). We are experienced in undertaking the EIA Process both the Basic Assessment Process and the Scoping and Environmental Impact Report Process.

Where clients have undertaken listed activities without Environmental Authorisations (EA), we assist with the application for legalisation of the activities through Section 24 G of the NEMA.

PROSPECTING/MINING RIGHTS/ PERMITS APPLICATION

South Africa has abundant mineral resources that have been accessed for over a century. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is the custodian of all the mineral resources in South Africa.

We assist clients obtain prospecting rights (PR) to determine feasibility of undertaking mining projects, Mining Permits to undertake mining activities limited to five hectares and two years.

The mining right is the ultimate goal in the mining sector, we have experienced EAPs with proven project management skills to undertake EIA process for Mining Right Applications.

WASTE MANAGEMENT LICENSES

We assist clients with Waste Management Licenses Application in terms of the NEM:WA as well as integrated water and waste management plans.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING

The issuing of the Environmental Authorisation (EA) and Water Use License (WUL) often requires compliance monitoring and auditing to ensure that conditions of the EA, WUL and other legal operational licenses and permits are satisfied.

We are experienced in undertaking Compliance Monitoring and Auditing, and provide guidance for the client to remain complaint.

GIS DATA HANDLING AND MAPPING

Production of maps such as Topographic, Environmental Sensitivity, Agricultural Potential, Vegetation and Protected Areas.

Various data layers can also be manipulated to produce maps or 3D presentations

BIODIVERSITY / ECOLOGY ASSESSMENTS

This includes full Flora and Fauna assessments for specific sites according to the gazetted protocols of 2020.

Investigations on specific species; Biodiversity Management Plans and Rehabilitation Plans

FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS AND WETLANDS ASSESMENTS

South Africa is a dry country with periodic droughts and as such water resources and their integrity must be protected.

Mielelani Consultancy conducts wetlands and freshwater (aquatic) assessments to determine their current status, habitat integrity, provides management and rehabilitation measures.

GEOHYDROLOGICAL & GEOTECHNICAL STUDIES

The study of subsurface geological strata and their interaction with water, we investigate aquifer yields, underground water recharge, quality and impact assessment, and contamination flow simulation. The quality and quantity of underground water must be determined to protect the aquifers and ensure uninterrupted supply to other water users as well as ensuring continuous groundwater recharge.

Mielelani Consultancy investigates aquifers’ yields, and determines the depth of aquifers and how best the water can be managed

SOCIAL LABOUR PLANS (SLP)

The social labour plans is a legal commitment between mining houses and communities affected by mining. We facilitate the engagement process establishing baselines for the SLP.