Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
We are the EIA experts, customising our services to the sector. We successfully streamline compliance processes through tailored EIA processes to ensure that all operations in mining (e.g., prospecting, mining and mining permits) and non-mining sectors (e.g., agriculture, residential, municipal infrastructure, commercial, etc.) are adequately assessed, subsequently authorised and promote sustainability.
- General Environmental Authorisations in terms of NEMA
- Basic Assessments & Environmental Impact Assessments
- Environmental Rectification Applications (NEMA 24G)
- Waste License Applications
- Authorisation Amendments (Part 1 │ Part 2 │ License Variation)
- Environmental Audits
- Conduct Public Participation Process (PPP)
Water Division
Milnex offers comprehensive solutions to address diverse challenges and opportunities in promoting efficient and sustainable water management. From regulatory compliance to spatial analysis and research, we bring you tailored services in water dynamics, management and conservation.
Water Use Authorisation
- Water Use Authorisations
- Water Use Licence Applications (WULAs)
- Integrated Waste Water Management Plans
- Verification and Validation Services
- Water Rights and Other Transfers
- Water Billing Enquiries
- GIS Mapping
- Historical Field Irrigation Analysis
Water Use License Auditing
& Monitoring
- External Auditing
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Water Conservation/Water Demand Management Plans
DMRE Legal
& Tenure
Milnex offers essential support to mineral rights holders, ensuring all legal and tenure requirements are met to promote sustainable practices and compliance in the mining industry.
- Compliance Audits
- Liaising with Government Departments
- Representation in Departmental Inspections
- Environmental Reporting
- Calculation of Quantum of Financial Provisions
Health & Safety
Milnex specialises in mine Health and Safety, offering end-to-end guidance and services to ensure compliance with H&S regulations and standards. From analysis of the current state of compliance to identifying gaps, developing systems and compliance maintenance – leave it all to us.
- Health & Safety Audits
- Drafting of Compliance Systems
- Health & Safety Training
- Monthly Compliance Audits
- DMR Audit Assistance
Hydrogeology
& Soil Science
Milnex provides specialist hydrogeological and soil science investigations required for environmental authorisations, aquifer development, water supply, agricultural developments, fuel depots etc.
- Soil Suitability Studies
- Contaminated Land Investigations
- Water Monitoring
- Water Use Licence Compliance Auditing
- Hydropedological Investigations
Ecological Assessment
Milnex conducts specialist assessments to determine the suitability of, and risk posed by proposed developments and associated infrastructure to terrestrial biodiversity. These assessments often form part of environmental compliance processes for sustainability.
Ecological optimisation services apply to any proposed operation, development or project
– with a potential impact on the environment
– requiring environmental authorisation through EIA processes
– forming part of a WULA and triggering section 21(c + i) of the NWA
- Terrestrial Biodiversity Assessments
- Watercourse Risk/Impact and Baseline Assessments
- Wetland Delineation and Classification