Review Note 14 to Eastplats's financial statements in Appendix A where it reports a provision for environmental

Question:

Review Note 14 to Eastplats's in Appendix A where it reports a provision for environmental rehabilitation. Why is this accounted for as a provision rather than a contingent liability?
Financial Statements
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