Tow prospective diamond mining applications on the Rooifontein game farm have been met with outrage by members and friends of the Rooifontein Wildlife Club as prime recreational spots and ecologically sensitive areas could be destroyed.
Olifantshoek Hotel, the animal watering hole, historical artefacts, the koi fish pond and a range of wildlife and birds fall within proposed mining area.
Olifantshoek Hotel, watering hole, historical artefacts, koi fish pond and a range of wildlife and birds fall within proposed mining area
DFA
Aug 8 2016
“The Kimberley parkrun that takes place every Saturday at Rooifontein attracts members when they see the hotel as well as all the other attractions.” Members of the public who wish to object can forward written complaints to the Rooifontein Wildlife…read more…
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Outrage over Rooifontein mining
DFA
Aug 8 2016
conducted if the permit has been issued.” LWC indicated that the other application was situated in open land with the nearest accommodation facilities further than one kilometre away. LWC said that it was general mining practice to avoid mining and…read more…
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