EIA for the Multi-commodity Prospecting Right Offshore of Richards Bay, South Africa

Short Project Title

EIA for the Multi-commodity Prospecting off Richards Bay

Project Title

Multi-commodity Prospecting Right Offshore off Richards Bay, South Africa

SRK Project Reference Number

612838

EA Holder

N/A

Official Reference Number

KZN30/5/1/1/2/12024PR

SRK Project Manager

Marais Geldenhuys

Contact Person

Yakira Naina

Contact Email

ctpp@srk.co.za

Contact Number

+27 21 659 3060

Multi-commodity Prospecting off Richards Bay

PROJECT SYNOPSIS

Trans Hex Heavy Minerals Mining (Pty) Ltd (THHMM) is applying for a Multi-commodity Prospecting Right offshore of Richards Bay, South Africa. Prospecting entails geophysical surveys, drill sampling, and bulk sampling. Targeted minerals and metals include:

  • Gemstones;
  • Precious metals;
  • Ferrous and non-ferrous metals;
  • Heavy minerals; and
  • Industrial minerals.

In terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014, an application for a Prospecting Right requires an Environmental Authorisation.

THHMM has appointed SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) to undertake the EIA process required in terms of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the EIA Regulations, 2014.


PROJECT LOCATION

Northern boundary of project precinct approximately 5 km offshore of Richards Bay, South Africa, and 35 km offshore on the southern boundary.


STATUS OF PROJECT

Status of Project:

The EIA Report, and Executive Summary of the EIA Report, for the project are available for public review from 21 November 2025 – 12 January 2026. 

Hard copies of the report are also available for review at the following venues:  

  • Richards Bay Library;  
  • Esikhaweni Library; and 
  • SRK’s office in Rondebosch. 

Stakeholders may submit comments and/or register on the project database by contacting the SRK contact person listed above. Note that only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation. Comments must be submitted by 12 January 2026. Note that only registered stakeholders will be notified of future progress on the project. 

 By registering as a stakeholder you consent to SRK, the Project Proponent and the Competent Authority processing and selectively disclosing your personal data (including contact details), in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations, 2014, and the National Appeal Regulations, 2025. Personal data will only be used for the purposes of providing relevant project information and obtaining feedback on these processes. SRK undertakes to process data in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 14 of 2013 and in accordance with our Protection of Personal Information Policy.