Mine SurveyingThe main functions of the Mine Surveying Directorate of the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate are to: • Develop regulations and monitor mine surveying practices in order to promote a culture of safety and health on mines; • Ensure the safe utilization of undermined land for development purposes; • Ensure safe and optimal exploitations of mineral resources; • Identify hazards and risk control; • Undertake control surveys during the rehabilitation of abandoned mine dumps and small scale mining operations; • Offer mapping and draughting services; and • Train and develop new personnel. The Directorate: Mine Surveying is divided into four sections namely the Western Section, Central Section, Eastern Section as well as the Mapping and Archives Section. The Western Section covers the Northern Cape, North West and Western Cape regions, whilst the Central Section includes the Eastern Cape, Free State and Gauteng Regions. The KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga regions form part of the Eastern Section. The Mapping and Archives covers the archiving of defunct mine plans and Departmental copies and plans. Mine Surveying is regulated by the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act 29 of 1996).
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