Hon Chairperson, we do give guidelines to mining companies in regard to the development of SLPs in order for them to be in line with local economic development and the IDPs of the municipalities where they are operating. There are clear guidelines and, as we review the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, we are also strengthening that part. What we have been saying to companies is that they must review their SLPs every five years to ensure that they have an impact on communities.
I am a witness to the fact that there are areas where you can go right now and where you will see clear improvements in the towns and municipalities due to contributions by mining companies. As I said, there are those that are lagging behind, and we meet with them from time to time. Our officials meet at quarterly intervals and conduct inspections at the mines to ensure compliance.
Hon member, that part that you were reading is not about the expansion and the guidelines that we give to mines from time to time. We are satisfied that the guidelines are very clear. We are improving from time to time, and work is happening on the ground. Thank you very much.