32Mine layout, design and construction

32 Mine layout, design and construction

A person who has, to any extent, control over the layout, design or construction of a mine must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the layout, design or construction takes into account –

(a) relevant geological, geotechnical, meteorological and topographical data; and

(b) any other relevant information, including information about the following:

(i) means of access and travel-ways;

(ii) processes and facilities for the extraction and treatment of minerals;

(iii) fixed emergency facilities;

(iv) ground support and control;

(v) hazardous substances at the mine;

(vi) noise and dust;

(vii) stockpiles, dumps and tailings dams;

(viii) underground and surface water;

(ix) the use of vehicles at the mine;

(x) ventilation.

Penalty:  [Section 32 Amended by No. 39 of 2020, s. 33, Applied:27 Dec 2020] In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $500 000; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding $100 000.