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- ItemEthical environmental governance, public participation and sustainable development in the EIA decision-making process : a case study of the Xolobeni Heavy Mineral Sands project(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2023-03) Xala, Xolela; Fortuin, Henri; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. School of Public Leadership.ENGLISH SUMMARY: The State is the custodian of mineral and petroleum resources as the common heritage of all the people of South Africa, for the benefit of all South Africans. This study’s primary focus is investigating and exploring the interconnectedness of ethical environmental governance, public participation and promotion of sustainable development in the EIA decision-making process, specifically in mining developments. A literature survey was explored to provide a theoretical framework for evaluating this. EIA regulations of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) prescribe minimum requirements for environmental impact assessment (EIA), and aid decision-making when evaluating development proposals for activities that are likely to have negative environmental impacts. The EIA decision-making process and its role players are discussed in detail in this study, together with duties and responsibilities in the EIA decision-making process. The legislative framework governing ethical environmental governance, public participation and sustainable development in the EIA decision-making for mining developments is unpacked in Chapter 3. The qualitative research methodologies supported this study’s exploration and investigation and assisted in gaining understanding on the different concepts and legislation. The case of Xolobeni Heavy Mineral Sands project will be addressed in this study to support the literature collected and give practical reference to the theory and legislation framework. The study concludes with answering the research question and proving recommendation for future mining development issues on the EIA decision-making process.