Prior the removal I extraction of any identified Pillar the requirements as per the following directive from the DMR must be complied with-
AS PER DMR DIRECTIVE REF.MS-3-2018 DATED 2018-12-19
This procedure must be reviewed by a Mine Manger appointed in terms of section 3(1) of the Mine Health and Safety Act No. 29 of 1996 (MHSA) is conducted and such review includes a comprehensive written risk assessment, which is fully informed by the provision of section 1 subsection (1) to (4) of the MHSA.
A written notification prior to pillar removal I extraction must be submitted to the Principal Inspector of Mines.
- Plans of the workings contemplated in regulation 17.22 of MHSA
- Geological Plan contemplated in regulation 17.2 of MHSA
- Mine Ventilation and Rescue Plan contemplated in regulation 17.19 of MHSA
- Reason or purpose for the existence of the pillar
- Reasons for the desired removal/extraction of the pillar
- A comprehensive written risk assessment: and
- Restrictions and conditions that are considered necessary to extract/remove pillars.