In light of the number of applications in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), Act 28 of 2002, for the various licences and permits as provided for in the MPRDA, (a) what are the names of the (i) companies, (ii) legal entities and/or (iii) persons who have been granted licences and/or permits during the period 31 October 2008 to 1 November 2009 to conduct activities for which a permit and/or licence is required, (b) what is the nature of the licences and/or permits granted to the abovementioned companies, legal entities and/or persons in terms of the respective sections of the MPRDA and (c) on which date was each of the requested licences and/or permits issued?