Central Rand appeals to restore licence

Central Rand Gold , which had its mininflow process chart barite grinding plantg licence revoked by the Department of Mineral Resources, hopes an appeal against the decision will be heard in the Pretoria High Court this month.

The department revoked Central Rand’s licence on September 26, citing breaches of agreements made on social, labour and environmental plans ahead of the awarding of the permit. It meant all work had to be immediately halted. Yesterday, Central Rand outlined plans it had developed to mine gold at old mining tenements immediately south of central Johannesburg. "In light of the Department of Mineral Resources’ cancellation of the company’s mining right, the implementation of the plan can only be considered once it has successfully appealed the minister’s decision," CEO Johan du Toit said. "The company, dependent on court availability, hopes its...