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Miners must use non destructive blasting explosive- Deputy Mines minister Moyo
03 Apr 2017 at 06:56hrs | Views
Deputy Minister of Mines Freddy Moyo has warned that miners should use the blasting explosives which are not destructive to the environment.
He made the remarks when he was being asked by senators over the effects of such explosives to the environment.
Senator Musaka had said to Moyo that there is great work being done at ZIMPLATS, the community is thankful but the blasters used underground are not appropriate. Houses are cracking in the community and people are demanding compensation.
"That is Government policy in terms of the blast equipment used and compensation for their property?" he asked.
Deputy Minister Moyo said he was actually not aware that they have that challenge that is affecting the communities of ZIMPLATS.
"All blasting systems for all mines must be designed in a manner that ensures that ground and air stability is guaranteed. We should not have structural failure after blasting. If there are failures as said by the Hon. Senator, we kindly request that perhaps we get a community complaint or notice in writing to the Ministry and we get our engineers to look at it," he said.
"We should not have structures failing out of blasting of mining operations. It should not happen. If it is happening, please let us know then we investigate. I think the issues of compensation should follow after conclusive investigations which we will carry out."
He made the remarks when he was being asked by senators over the effects of such explosives to the environment.
Senator Musaka had said to Moyo that there is great work being done at ZIMPLATS, the community is thankful but the blasters used underground are not appropriate. Houses are cracking in the community and people are demanding compensation.
"That is Government policy in terms of the blast equipment used and compensation for their property?" he asked.
Deputy Minister Moyo said he was actually not aware that they have that challenge that is affecting the communities of ZIMPLATS.
"All blasting systems for all mines must be designed in a manner that ensures that ground and air stability is guaranteed. We should not have structural failure after blasting. If there are failures as said by the Hon. Senator, we kindly request that perhaps we get a community complaint or notice in writing to the Ministry and we get our engineers to look at it," he said.
"We should not have structures failing out of blasting of mining operations. It should not happen. If it is happening, please let us know then we investigate. I think the issues of compensation should follow after conclusive investigations which we will carry out."
Source - Byo24News
