# Draft Basic Assessment Report for Proposed Diamond Mining Development
## 1. Introduction
### 1.1 Project Background
Elias Rittels, the applicant, has acquired a Mining Permit (Permit No.: 08/2022) for diamonds under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act No. 28 of 2002. The project aims to expand the current mining permit area from 1.6 hectares to approximately 5 hectares.
### 1.2 Project Locality
The mining activities are


