Scoping Study and Environmental Management...

Scoping Study and

Management PlanProposed surface explorati

exploration exluding drilling and trenching)

Scoping Study and Environmental


exploration exluding drilling and trenching) EPLs 6998



exploration exluding drilling and trenching) EPLs 6998


Management PlanProposed surface exploration

exploration exluding drilling and trenching) EPLs 6998 and 7081


Management Planon (non

exploration exluding drilling and trenching) and 7081


Management Plan(non-invasive

exploration exluding drilling and trenching)

Scoping Study and

Management Plan invasive

exploration exluding drilling and trenching) on

Scoping and Environmental Proposed

Scoping and Environmental Proposed surface exploration on EPL 6998 and 7081 June 2019

PROJECT NAME

STAGE OF REPORT

CLIENT

LEAD CONSULTANT

DATE OF RELEASE

CONTRIBUTORS TO THE REPORT

Scoping and Environmental

surface exploration on EPL 6998 and 7081 June 2019

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PROJECT NAME Environmental

STAGE OF REPORT

Final

CLIENT Enquiries:

Chief Geologist & Director

Kalahari Co

E-mail:

www.copperzone

Skype: plemmon

UK Line: +(44)203 239 4070

LEAD CONSULTANT

Enviro Dynamics

Enquiries:

Tel:

E-Mail:

DATE OF RELEASE

June

CONTRIBUTORS TO THE REPORT

Stephanie van Zyl

Scoping and Environmental Management Plan:


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Environmental Management Plan:

Final Environmental

Enquiries: Paul Lemmon


Kalahari Copper Pty Ltd

mail: plemmon@copperzone

www.copperzone

Skype: plemmon

UK Line: +(44)203 239 4070

Enviro Dynamics

Enquiries: S van Zyl

(061) 223

Mail: stephanie

June 2019

Stephanie van Zyl

Management Plan:


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Management Plan:

Environmental Management Plan

Paul Lemmon


pper Pty Ltd

plemmon@copperzone

www.copperzone-resources.com

Skype: plemmon

UK Line: +(44)203 239 4070

van Zyl

) 223-336

[email protected]

Stephanie van Zyl


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I hereby declare that I:

• have knowledge of and experience in conducting assessments, including knowledge of the Environmental Management Actand guidelines that have relevance to the proposed activity;

• have performed the work relating to the application in an objective manner, regardless of whether or not the views and findings were favourable to the applicant;

• have compliedapplicable laws.

I also declare that there is, to my knowledge, no information in my possession that reasonably has or may have the potential of influencing

• any decision to be taken with respect toits regulations; or

• the objectivity of this report, plan or document prepared in terms of the Act and its regulations.

Stephanie

Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)




have knowledge of and experience in conducting assessments, including knowledge of the Environmental Management Actand guidelines that have relevance to the proposed activity;have performed the work relating to the application in an objective manner, regardless of whether or not the views and findings were favourable to the applicant; have compliedapplicable laws.


any decision to be taken with respect toits regulations; orthe objectivity of this report, plan or document prepared in terms of the Act and its regulations.

Stephanie van Zyl





have knowledge of and experience in conducting assessments, including knowledge of the Environmental Management Actand guidelines that have relevance to the proposed activity;have performed the work relating to the application in an objective manner, regardless of whether or not the views and findings were favourable to the

have complied with the Act, and its regulations, guidelines and other applicable laws.


any decision to be taken with respect toits regulations; or the objectivity of this report, plan or document prepared in terms of the Act and its regulations.


Management Plan:


DECLARATION


with the Act, and its regulations, guidelines and other


any decision to be taken with respect to

the objectivity of this report, plan or document prepared in terms of the Act



DECLARATION




any decision to be taken with respect to the application in terms of the Act and



have knowledge of and experience in conducting assessments, including knowledge of the Environmental Management Act (7 of 200and guidelines that have relevance to the proposed activity;have performed the work relating to the application in an objective manner, regardless of whether or not the views and findings were favourable to the


I also declare that there is, to my knowledge, no information in my possession that reasonably has or may have the potential of influencing –

the application in terms of the Act and


have knowledge of and experience in conducting assessments, including (7 of 2007), its regulations

and guidelines that have relevance to the proposed activity; have performed the work relating to the application in an objective manner, regardless of whether or not the views and findings were favourable to the


I also declare that there is, to my knowledge, no information in my possession that



have knowledge of and experience in conducting assessments, including , its regulations

have performed the work relating to the application in an objective manner, regardless of whether or not the views and findings were favourable to the


I also declare that there is, to my knowledge, no information in my possession that



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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUC

2 EXPLORATION EXPLAINED

3 PROPOSED EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES

3.1 Associate

3.2 Locality

4 INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

5 LEGAL REVIEW

6 DESCRIPTION OF THE RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT AND ITS SENSITIVITIES

7 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

8 KEY IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NON

9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

9.1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EMP

9.2 PLANNING FOR EXPLORATION

9.3 EXPLORATION MITIGATION DET

9.3.1

9.3.2

9.3.3

9.3.4

9.3.5

9.3.6



TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................

EXPLORATION EXPLAINED

PROPOSED EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES

Associated activities

Locality ................................

INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

AL REVIEW ................................

DESCRIPTION OF THE RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT AND ITS SENSITIVITIES

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

KEY IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NON

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EMP

PLANNING FOR EXPLORATION

EXPLORATION MITIGATION DET

SECTION A: WASTE MANAGEMENT

SECTION B: HEALTH AND SAFETY

SECTION C: ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING AND AWARENESS

SECTION D: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

SECTION E: EMPLOYMENT/RE

SECTION F: STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION



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EXPLORATION EXPLAINED ................................

PROPOSED EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES

d activities ................................

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ................................




PLANNING FOR EXPLORATION

EXPLORATION MITIGATION DET





SECTION E: EMPLOYMENT/RE


Management Plan:


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PROPOSED EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES ................................

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PLANNING FOR EXPLORATION ................................

EXPLORATION MITIGATION DETAILS





SECTION E: EMPLOYMENT/RECRUITMENT



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INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ................................

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KEY IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NON-INVASIVE EXPLORATION STAGE

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS ................................


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SECTION A: WASTE MANAGEMENT ................................

SECTION B: HEALTH AND SAFETY ................................



CRUITMENT ................................


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INVASIVE EXPLORATION STAGE

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SECTION D: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ................................

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SECTION F: STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION ................................

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DESCRIPTION OF THE RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT AND ITS SENSITIVITIES .........................

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INVASIVE EXPLORATION STAGE

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SECTION C: ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING AND AWARENESS .............................

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INVASIVE EXPLORATION STAGE .................

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EMP 17

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1:

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1:

Table 2:

Table 3:activities

Table 4:

APPENDICES

Appendix


TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1:

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Scope of Works of professional services rendered.

Table 2: The different stages that exploration

Table 3: Description of the legal environment concerning the proposed exploration activities in the project area

Table 4: Management requirements for the

APPENDICES

Appendix A



TABLE OF FIGURES

Locality map of EPLs

LIST OF TABLES

Scope of Works of professional services rendered.

The different stages that exploration

Description of the legal environment concerning the proposed exploration in the project area

Management requirements for the

APPENDICES

A: Communication to Stakeholders



Locality map of EPLs



Description of the legal environment concerning the proposed exploration in the project area ................................


Communication to Stakeholders

Management Plan:


Locality map of EPLs 6998 and 7081



Description of the legal environment concerning the proposed exploration ................................




6998 and 7081 ................................


The different stages that exploration ................................

Description of the legal environment concerning the proposed exploration ................................................................

Management requirements for the Planning and Design phase


................................

Scope of Works of professional services rendered. ................................

................................

Description of the legal environment concerning the proposed exploration ................................

Planning and Design phase

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Description of the legal environment concerning the proposed exploration ................................................................

Planning and Design phase .....................

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Description of the legal environment concerning the proposed exploration ......................................

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Description of the legal environment concerning the proposed exploration ...... 11

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

DEA

EMP

EPL

MET

MME

Pty Ltd



DEA

EMP

EPL

MET

MME

Pty Ltd




Directorate of Environmental Affairs


Exclusive Prospecting License

Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Ministry of Mines and Energy

Propriety Limited









Propriety Limited

Management Plan:












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1

Kalahari Copperholders of EPLCopper mineral projects in Namibia and Botswana and replicate the succeCopperzone ResourcesProject Generator in Namibia and Botswana creating attractive large investments for majors, and making a substantial financial commitment to both countries and thlocal communities.

Enviro Dynamics has been appointed to (EMP)to control the impact of exploratenvironmental and the interaction with the property and relationships with farm owners in the area.

The Regulations state that any listed activity stipulated therein requires an assessmentbe done before placedescribed in section 3.1as:

During the assessment, potential impacts on the biophysical and social environments are identifiein the form of conorganisations.

This Environmental Management Plan (EMP) must be regarded as commitments, which will become pGovernment of the Republic of Namibia, duly represented by the MiniEnvironment and Tourism

The Focus of this report is to provide thewith accompanied mitigation measures for

The Scop


1 INTRODUCTION

Kalahari Copperholders of EPLCopper holdmineral projects in Namibia and Botswana and replicate the succeCopperzone ResourcesProject Generator in Namibia and Botswana creating attractive large investments for majors, and making a substantial financial commitment to both countries and thlocal communities.

Enviro Dynamics has been appointed to (EMP) in line with the Environmental Management Act (2007) and to control the impact of exploratenvironmental and the interaction with the property and relationships with farm owners in the area.

The Regulations state that any listed activity stipulated therein requires an assessmentbe done before place. Explorationdescribed in section 3.1as:

“The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a license, right or form of authorisation in terms of the 1992”.

During the assessment, potential impacts on the biophysical and social environments are identifiein the form of conorganisations.

This Environmental Management Plan (EMP) must be regarded as commitments, which will become pGovernment of the Republic of Namibia, duly represented by the MiniEnvironment and Tourism


The Scope of Works for this document (



INTRODUCTION

Kalahari Copper Ltd’s holders of EPLs 6998 and 7081

holds some 2 mineral projects in Namibia and Botswana and replicate the succeCopperzone ResourcesProject Generator in Namibia and Botswana creating attractive large investments for majors, and making a substantial financial commitment to both countries and thlocal communities.

Enviro Dynamics has been appointed to in line with the Environmental Management Act (2007) and

to control the impact of exploratenvironmental and the interaction with the property and relationships with farm owners in the area.

The Regulations state that any listed activity stipulated therein requires an assessmentbe done before the Directorate of Environmental

. Exploration on an EPLdescribed in section 3.1as:

“The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a license, other form of authorisat

form of authorisation in terms of the

During the assessment, potential impacts on the biophysical and social environments are identified and mitigatedin the form of conorganisations.

This Environmental Management Plan (EMP) must be regarded as commitments, which will become part of the Environmental Contract between the prospector and the Government of the Republic of Namibia, duly represented by the MiniEnvironment and Tourism


e of Works for this document (



INTRODUCTION

Ltd’s , Namibian subsidiaryand 7081 and intend 800 km2 of licence area in Namibia. They aim to generate quality

mineral projects in Namibia and Botswana and replicate the succeCopperzone Resources Ltd. they have in Zambia. Kalahari’s first goal is to become a Project Generator in Namibia and Botswana creating attractive large investments for majors, and making a substantial financial commitment to both countries and th

Enviro Dynamics has been appointed to in line with the Environmental Management Act (2007) and

to control the impact of exploratenvironmental and the interaction with the property and relationships with farm owners

The Regulations state that any listed activity stipulated therein requires an assessmentthe Directorate of Environmental

on an EPL is stipulated as a listed activity in the Regulations and is described in section 3.1as:

“The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a license, other form of authorisat


During the assessment, potential impacts on the biophysical and social environments and mitigated through the EMP

in the form of contacting the leadership of the affected communities and

This Environmental Management Plan (EMP) must be regarded as commitments, which art of the Environmental Contract between the prospector and the

Government of the Republic of Namibia, duly represented by the MiniEnvironment and Tourism (MET) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).


e of Works for this document (

Management Plan:


Namibian subsidiaryand intend

of licence area in Namibia. They aim to generate quality mineral projects in Namibia and Botswana and replicate the succe

they have in Zambia. Kalahari’s first goal is to become a Project Generator in Namibia and Botswana creating attractive large investments for majors, and making a substantial financial commitment to both countries and th

Enviro Dynamics has been appointed to develop an in line with the Environmental Management Act (2007) and

to control the impact of exploration on the environment. This incluenvironmental and the interaction with the property and relationships with farm owners

The Regulations state that any listed activity stipulated therein requires an assessmentthe Directorate of Environmental

is stipulated as a listed activity in the Regulations and is

“The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a license, other form of authorisation, and the renewal of


During the assessment, potential impacts on the biophysical and social environments through the EMP

tacting the leadership of the affected communities and


Government of the Republic of Namibia, duly represented by the Mini(MET) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).

The Focus of this report is to provide the with accompanied mitigation measures for

e of Works for this document (Table


Namibian subsidiary Lilac Investment Compan exploration work on these licences.



develop an in line with the Environmental Management Act (2007) and

ion on the environment. This incluenvironmental and the interaction with the property and relationships with farm owners

The Regulations state that any listed activity stipulated therein requires an assessmentthe Directorate of Environmental Affairs (DEA) for that activity to take


“The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a license, ion, and the renewal of

form of authorisation in terms of the Minerals (Prospecting and Mining Act),

During the assessment, potential impacts on the biophysical and social environments through the EMP. Public participation is also done




necessary Environmental Impact Awareness with accompanied mitigation measures for the first phase of exploration

Table 1 below) is

Lilac Investment Companexploration work on these licences.



develop an Environmental Management Plan in line with the Environmental Management Act (2007) and

ion on the environment. This incluenvironmental and the interaction with the property and relationships with farm owners

The Regulations state that any listed activity stipulated therein requires an assessmentAffairs (DEA) for that activity to take


“The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a license, ion, and the renewal of a license, right or other

inerals (Prospecting and Mining Act),

During the assessment, potential impacts on the biophysical and social environments c participation is also done




necessary Environmental Impact Awareness the first phase of exploration

below) is described as follows.

Lilac Investment Company (Pty) Ltdexploration work on these licences.



Environmental Management Plan in line with the Environmental Management Act (2007) and its Regulations (2012

ion on the environment. This includes the physical environmental and the interaction with the property and relationships with farm owners



“The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a license, a license, right or other


During the assessment, potential impacts on the biophysical and social environments c participation is also done




necessary Environmental Impact Awareness the first phase of exploration.

described as follows.

y (Pty) Ltd are the exploration work on these licences. Kalahari

of licence area in Namibia. They aim to generate quality mineral projects in Namibia and Botswana and replicate the successes that


Environmental Management Plan Regulations (2012

des the physical environmental and the interaction with the property and relationships with farm owners





During the assessment, potential impacts on the biophysical and social environments c participation is also done mostly



Government of the Republic of Namibia, duly represented by the Ministry of (MET) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).

necessary Environmental Impact Awareness

described as follows.

6

the Kalahari

of licence area in Namibia. They aim to generate quality sses that

they have in Zambia. Kalahari’s first goal is to become a Project Generator in Namibia and Botswana creating attractive large investments for majors, and making a substantial financial commitment to both countries and their

Environmental Management Plan Regulations (2012)

des the physical environmental and the interaction with the property and relationships with farm owners

The Regulations state that any listed activity stipulated therein requires an assessment to Affairs (DEA) for that activity to take




During the assessment, potential impacts on the biophysical and social environments mostly



stry of

necessary Environmental Impact Awareness


Table

2

Etesting of each sample’s mineral composition, grade, and spatial dispersion to acquire an informed perspective of the target area’s ore potential

Table will be employed on these particular EPLs.

Table

Greenfield Exploration

Stage 1


Table 1:

1 Compile a list of applicable stakeholders and their contact details and notify them about the project and provide an opportunity to comment.

2 Compile a draft work on the EPL’s.

3 Circulate the

4 Apply to the MET for an ECC (Environmental on the applicable EPLs.

5 Submit this report to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) at Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET)

2 EXPLORATION EXPLAINE

Explorationtesting of each sample’s mineral composition, grade, and spatial dispersion to acquire an informed perspective of the target area’s ore potential

Table 2 illustrates the categories/stageswill be employed on these particular EPLs.

Table 2:

CATEGORY


Stage 1



Scope of Works of professional service

Compile a list of applicable stakeholders and their contact details and notify them about the project and provide an opportunity to comment.

mpile a draft work on the EPL’s.

irculate the draft document to any registered stakeholders.

Apply to the MET for an ECC (Environmental on the applicable EPLs.

Submit this report to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) at Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET)

EXPLORATION EXPLAINE

xploration: is the process of sampling/collecting fragments of the earth’s ltesting of each sample’s mineral composition, grade, and spatial dispersion to acquire an informed perspective of the target area’s ore potential

illustrates the categories/stageswill be employed on these particular EPLs.


CATEGORY


Grassroots

invasive)

exploration





mpile a draft Environmental Managemenwork on the EPL’s.

draft document to any registered stakeholders.

Apply to the MET for an ECC (Environmental on the applicable EPLs.

Submit this report to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) at Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET)

EXPLORATION EXPLAINE

: is the process of sampling/collecting fragments of the earth’s ltesting of each sample’s mineral composition, grade, and spatial dispersion to acquire an informed perspective of the target area’s ore potential

illustrates the categories/stageswill be employed on these particular EPLs.


SUB-CATEGORY

Grassroots

invasive)

exploration

Management Plan:




Environmental Managemen


Apply to the MET for an ECC (Environmental

Submit this report to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) at Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) and follow up the issuing of an ECC.

EXPLORATION EXPLAINED


illustrates the categories/stages of explorwill be employed on these particular EPLs.


GREENFIELD STAGES

CATEGORY

Greenfields exploration

predictive power of ore genesis models to search for

mineralisation in unexplored virgin ground.

Grassroots (non- When a geologist has a conceptual idea about

where a mineral deposit might be a

done

this is referred to as grassroots exploration. Common

non


Scope of Works of professional services rendered


Environmental Management Plan (this document) which will cover surface


Apply to the MET for an ECC (Environmental Clearance

Submit this report to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) at Ministry of and follow up the issuing of an ECC.


of exploration and highlights the stages which


GREENFIELD STAGES

Greenfields exploration



When a geologist has a conceptual idea about


done to determine if the mineralization is truly there,


non-invasive activities include:

• airborne satellite surveys,

• Ground based geological and geophysical

s rendered.

Compile a list of applicable stakeholders and their contact details and notify them about the

his document) which will cover surface


Clearance Certificate) for surface exploration

Submit this report to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) at Ministry of and follow up the issuing of an ECC.


ation and highlights the stages which

DESCRIPTION

Greenfields exploration is conceptual, relying on the





to determine if the mineralization is truly there,


invasive activities include:

airborne satellite surveys,

Ground based geological and geophysical



Certificate) for surface exploration

Submit this report to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) at Ministry of

: is the process of sampling/collecting fragments of the earth’s ltesting of each sample’s mineral composition, grade, and spatial dispersion to acquire


DESCRIPTION

is conceptual, relying on the




where a mineral deposit might be and do, research



invasive activities include:

airborne satellite surveys,




Certificate) for surface exploration

Submit this report to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) at Ministry of

: is the process of sampling/collecting fragments of the earth’s layers for testing of each sample’s mineral composition, grade, and spatial dispersion to acquire


is conceptual, relying on the




nd do, research is




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ayers for testing of each sample’s mineral composition, grade, and spatial dispersion to acquire



Stage 2

Exploration does not always follow a chronological pattern of activities as described in the table above. These activities can intersect and move between each other depending on operational practical necessity.

3

3.1

Lilac Investment Company studies and environmental footwork will be required in the event that the project proceeds to Stage 2 exploration, when more invasive work wi

The activities involved for this stage of exploration are the following:


CATEGORY

Stage 2


3 PROPOSED EXPLORATION

3.1 Associated activities



• Mapping and whole rock sampling (Samples of approximately 1 to 2kgsize

• Desktop studies• a visual survey of the surface geology to determine areas of high potent

the overall project area; and• Ground

be opened on a grid pattern and cables laid down on these opened tracks. A current is then sent along these cables and an operator measures the returpossible target positions.



CATEGORY

Advanced

grassroots

exploration


PROPOSED EXPLORATION




Mapping and whole rock sampling (Samples of approximately 1 to 2kgsize). Desktop studiesa visual survey of the surface geology to determine areas of high potentthe overall project area; andGround geophysicsbe opened on a grid pattern and cables laid down on these opened tracks. A current is then sent along these cables and an operator measures the returning signal from underground to gain geological information and possible target positions.



SUB-CATEGORY

Advanced

grassroots

exploration


PROPOSED EXPLORATION


Lilac Investment Company is applying for Stage studies and environmental footwork will be required in the event that the project proceeds to Stage 2 exploration, when more invasive work wi


Mapping and whole rock sampling (Samples of approximately 1 to 2kg

Desktop studies a visual survey of the surface geology to determine areas of high potentthe overall project area; and

geophysics: Narrow tracks wide enough for a person to walk on will be opened on a grid pattern and cables laid down on these opened tracks. A current is then sent along these cables and an operator measures the

ning signal from underground to gain geological information and possible target positions.

Management Plan:


GREENFIELD STAGES

CATEGORY

Advanced exploration project

target/

obtained via drilling, blasting, or trenching exercises

over an exten


PROPOSED EXPLORATION ACTIVI

is applying for Stage studies and environmental footwork will be required in the event that the project proceeds to Stage 2 exploration, when more invasive work wi



a visual survey of the surface geology to determine areas of high potentthe overall project area; and

: Narrow tracks wide enough for a person to walk on will be opened on a grid pattern and cables laid down on these opened tracks. A current is then sent along these cables and an operator measures the

ning signal from underground to gain geological information and possible target positions.


GREENFIELD STAGES

prospecting and surveyi

• Determining drill target areas.


target/anomaly to be tested . Mineral resource data


over an extended period.


ACTIVITIES

is applying for Stage 1 (nonstudies and environmental footwork will be required in the event that the project proceeds to Stage 2 exploration, when more invasive work wi



a visual survey of the surface geology to determine areas of high potent


ning signal from underground to gain geological information and

DESCRIPTION

prospecting and surveyi

Determining drill target areas.


anomaly to be tested . Mineral resource data


ded period.

Exploration does not always follow a chronological pattern of activities as described in the table above. These activities can intersect and move between each other

(non-invasive)studies and environmental footwork will be required in the event that the project proceeds to Stage 2 exploration, when more invasive work will be done.






DESCRIPTION

prospecting and surveying; and

Determining drill target areas.

Advanced exploration projects have clearly defined




invasive) exploration only. More studies and environmental footwork will be required in the event that the project

ll be done.






s have clearly defined




exploration only. More studies and environmental footwork will be required in the event that the project


a visual survey of the surface geology to determine areas of high potential i



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exploration only. More studies and environmental footwork will be required in the event that the project

Mapping and whole rock sampling (Samples of approximately 1 to 2kg in

ial in




No destructive geophysical movement of personnel will be limited to small groupsassistant)

3.2

Figure

Figure


No destructive geophysical movement of personnel will be limited to small groupsassistant) with a

3.2 Locality

Figure 1 shows the locality of EPL

Figure 1:



No destructive geophysical movement of personnel will be limited to small groups

with a light load

Locality of EPLs 6998 and 7081

shows the locality of EPL

Locality map of EPL



No destructive geophysical exploration activities movement of personnel will be limited to small groups

light load 4x4 vehicle

of EPLs 6998 and 7081

shows the locality of EPL

Locality map of EPL

Management Plan:


exploration activities movement of personnel will be limited to small groups

vehicle.

of EPLs 6998 and 7081

shows the locality of EPLs 6998 and 7081

Locality map of EPLs 6998 and 7081


exploration activities will take place during this phase. The movement of personnel will be limited to small groups

and 7081 along the C43 toward Opuwo.

and 7081

will take place during this phase. The movement of personnel will be limited to small groups (likely only one Ge

along the C43 toward Opuwo.

will take place during this phase. The (likely only one Geologist and an


will take place during this phase. The ologist and an


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will take place during this phase. The ologist and an


4

Equipment needed

Water demand

Accommodation

Proposed access route and

movement


4 INFRASTRUCTURE A

Equipment needed

Water demand

Accommodation


movement



INFRASTRUCTURE A

Equipment needed

Water demand

Accommodation




INFRASTRUCTURE AND SE


Management Plan:


ND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

GRASSROOTS (NON

• Two 4x4 vehicles (maximum)• Camping gear

• Human consumption only

• A campsite will be erectagreed with the applicable traditional leaderPersonnel will move back and forth between the campsite and the EPLs.

• The C39 will be used to gain access as well as the tracks on the farms.be approached for access onto their farm.


VICE REQUIREMENTS

GRASSROOTS (NON-

Two 4x4 vehicles (maximum)Camping gear

Human consumption only

A campsite will be erectagreed with the applicable traditional leaderPersonnel will move back and forth between the campsite and the EPLs.

The C39 will be used to gain access as well as the tracks on the farms.be approached for access onto their farm.

VICE REQUIREMENTS

-INVASIVE) EXPLORATION

Two 4x4 vehicles (maximum)

Human consumption only

A campsite will be erected on agreed with the applicable traditional leaderPersonnel will move back and forth between the campsite and the EPLs.

The C39 will be used to gain access as well as the tracks on the farms. Each farmer needbe approached for access onto their farm.

) EXPLORATION

ed on an area agreed with the applicable traditional leaderPersonnel will move back and forth between

The C39 will be used to gain access as well as Each farmer need

be approached for access onto their farm.

an area agreed with the applicable traditional leader. Personnel will move back and forth between

The C39 will be used to gain access as well as Each farmer needs to

be approached for access onto their farm.

10


5This work being considered.

Table activities in the project area

The

constitution of

the Republic

of Namibia

Minerals

(prospecting

and mining)

act, 1992

Environmental


5 LEGAL This section lists the various legal instruments that have a bearing on the exploration work being considered.

Table 3: activities in the project area

THEME

The

constitution of

the Republic

of Namibia

Minerals

(prospecting

and mining)

act, 1992

Environmental



LEGAL REVIEWsection lists the various legal instruments that have a bearing on the exploration

work being considered.

Description of the legal environment concerningactivities in the project area

LEGISLATION INSTRUME

constitution of

the Republic

(Article 95 (i)

and mining)

Act no. 33,

Environmental • Environmental Management Act 7 of 2007

• EIA Regulations (2012)



REVIEW section lists the various legal instruments that have a bearing on the exploration

work being considered.

Description of the legal environment concerningactivities in the project area


(Article 95 (i)

Act no. 33, 1992

Environmental Management Act 7 of 2007 EIA Regulations (2012)

Management Plan:


section lists the various legal instruments that have a bearing on the exploration

Description of the legal environment concerning

LEGISLATION INSTRUMENT

Maintenance of ecosystems, essential ecological processes

and biological diversity of

natural resources on a sustainable basis

Application to the project:

biodiversity and the ecology during the exploration work.

This act enables the holder thereof to conduct

reconnaissance, prospecting and mining for, and disposal of,

and the exercise of control over, minerals in Namibia; and to

provide for matters incidental thereto.

Application to this project: the propone

the following on EPL

To carry on prospecting operations in the prospecting area to

which such licence relates in respect of such mineral or

group of minerals specified in such licence;

To remove any min

controlled mineral or sample of such mineral or group of

minerals, for any purpose other than sale or disposal, from

any place where it was found or incidentally won in the

course of prospecting rations referred to in

any other place within Namibia; etc

Environmental Management Act

EIA Regulations

The application for, amendment, transfer or renewal of the

Environmental Clearance Certificate (EIAR s39

renewal o

years after first issue.

Contains the list of activities that may not be undertaken

without an Environmental Impact Assessment: Applicable



Description of the legal environment concerning

MANAGEMENT REQUIREME


and biological diversity of


Application to the project:







the following on EPL




To remove any min








renewal of Clearance Certificates takes place every three





Description of the legal environment concerning the proposed exploration



and biological diversity of Namibia and utilization of living


Application to the project: Generally to have a high view of







the following on EPLs 5974-5976 as listed in the act




To remove any mineral or group of minerals other than a








f Clearance Certificates takes place every three





the proposed exploration

MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS


Namibia and utilization of living

natural resources on a sustainable basis .

Generally to have a high view of






Application to this project: the proponent is allowed to do

5976 as listed in the act




eral or group of minerals other than a




course of prospecting rations referred to in paragraph (a) to

any other place within Namibia; etc.








NTS








nt is allowed to do

5976 as listed in the act;







paragraph (a) to


Environmental Clearance Certificate (EIAR s39-42). The




11









nt is allowed to do







paragraph (a) to


. The





Forestry

Soil Conservation


THEME

Forestry

Soil Conservation




Forest Act 12 of 2001

Soil conservation Act 76 of (1969)




Forest Act 12 of 2001

Soil conservation Act 76 of

Management Plan:



activity:

Schedule 29

“The construction of facilities for any

activities which requires a license

authorisation…in terms of the Minerals Act (Prospecting and

Mining Act),1992.”

Section 21: Public Consultation Process:

Advertisements placed in two daily national n

a consecutive two

anyone to lodge their queries, opinions and suggestions

about the proposed venture with the environmental

consultant conducting the EIA.

Give

adjacent to the site where the activity is or is to be

undertaken or to any alternative site.

Give notice to all authorities involved; regional councils,

constituency councils and traditional authorities.

Application to the project: It is in line with these

that the EIA for the proposed exploration activities was

conducted.

Protected tree species and any vegetation within 100m from

a watercourse may not be removed w

Soil conservation Act 76 of The objects of this Act are to make provision for the

combating and prevention of soil erosion, and for the

conservation, protection, and improvement of the soil…

Application to this pr

protect the environment from soil erosion by implementing

“soil conservation works” as described under Section 13 of

the Act. Adherence to this Act will ensure that sensible use

and conservation of the

non invasive stage, it involves staying on existing roads, not to

remove vegetation indiscriminately, etc. See the EMP for



activity:

Schedule 29, Section 3.1. Mining and Quarrying activit




Mining Act),1992.”



a consecutive two




written notice to owners and occupiers of land





lication to the project: It is in line with these


conducted.



The objects of this Act are to make provision for the



Application to this pr




and conservation of the




, Section 3.1. Mining and Quarrying activit






a consecutive two week period to allow enough time for
















Application to this project: The proponent is duty bound to




and conservation of the soils in the a




, Section 3.1. Mining and Quarrying activit

“The construction of facilities for any process

activities which requires a license (EPL), right or other form of




week period to allow enough time for











a watercourse may not be removed without a permit




oject: The proponent is duty bound to




soils in the area are achieved. At this



NTS

, Section 3.1. Mining and Quarrying activities:

process (exploration)

, right or other form of


Advertisements placed in two daily national newspapers for








lication to the project: It is in line with these instruments



ithout a permit








rea are achieved. At this



12

(exploration) or

, right or other form of


ewspapers for







instruments









rea are achieved. At this




Nature Conservation

La


THEME

Nature Conservation

Labour




• Forestry Ordinance No. 37 of 1952 and/or the Forest Act No. 72 of 1968

• NatuConservation Ordinance No. 4 of 1975

• Parks and Wildlife Act

• CITES protection: Appendix I and/or 11

• Convbiological diversity Rio de Janeiro (1992)

• Labour Act 11 of 2007

• Health and Safety Regulations (HSR) GN 156/1997 (GG 1617).




Forestry Ordinance No. 37 of 1952 and/or the Forest Act No. 72 of 1968 Nature Conservation Ordinance No. 4 of 1975 Parks and Wildlife Act CITES protection: Appendix I and/or 11 Convention on biological diversity Rio de aneiro (1992)

Labour Act 11 of 2007 Health and Safety Regulations (HSR) GN 156/1997 (GG 1617).

Management Plan:



details.

Ordinance No. 37 of 1952 and/or the Forest Act No.

Ordinance No. 4

Parks and Wildlife

CITES protection: Appendix I and/or

ention on

diversity Rio de

Application to the project: To conserve and protect the

natural biodiversity of the project ar

Permits required:

Vegetation removal not necessary. Permits not required.

May be applicable in later stages, for which a new EMP with

applicable licences will be prepared.

Registered conservancies in the area with Wildlife, require

consultation.

Labour Act 11 of

Health and Safety Regulations (HSR) GN 156/1997 (GG

•

• •

• • •



details.



Permits required:





consultation.

Procedures regarding the presence of hazardous substances on site (HSR s176

Appoint a s All exploration workers to participate in

environmentinstructed due to recurring incidents.

Adhere to minimum wage (LA s10 Provide personal protective clothing (HSR s210 Make provision for first aid and emergency

arrangements (HSR s228








Procedures regarding the presence of hazardous substances on site (HSR s176

safety officer (HSR s6).All exploration workers to participate in environmental and safety induction (HSR s2) or as instructed due to recurring incidents.Adhere to minimum wage (LA s10Provide personal protective clothing (HSR s210Make provision for first aid and emergency arrangements (HSR s228



natural biodiversity of the project area.





Procedures regarding the presence of hazardous substances on site (HSR s176-195).

afety officer (HSR s6). All exploration workers to participate in

al and safety induction (HSR s2) or as instructed due to recurring incidents. Adhere to minimum wage (LA s10-14).Provide personal protective clothing (HSR s210Make provision for first aid and emergency arrangements (HSR s228-242).

NTS





Procedures regarding the presence of hazardous

All exploration workers to participate in al and safety induction (HSR s2) or as

14).

Provide personal protective clothing (HSR s210-217).Make provision for first aid and emergency

13





Procedures regarding the presence of hazardous

All exploration workers to participate in al and safety induction (HSR s2) or as

217). Make provision for first aid and emergency


6

The above general sensitivities have been considered in the Environmental Management Plan. Showork in the area, then the management measures will be fine tuned and extended to ensure protection of specific features.

Catchment

Groundwater

Aver

Average annual

temperatures

Average Max

Temperatures during

hottest month

Average Min

Temperatures during

coldest month

Biome

Vegetation types

Land use


6 DESCRIPTION OF SENSITIVITIES


Catchment

Groundwater

Average annual

Average annual

temperatures

Average Max

Temperatures during

hottest month

Average Min

Temperatures during

coldest month

Biome

Vegetation types

Land use



DESCRIPTION OF SENSITIVITIES


Hoarusib River towards the Atlantic

Ocean

High in valley deposits, otherwise low

age annual rainfall 200

Average annual

20

Average Max

Temperatures during

hottest month

28

Average Min

Temperatures during

coldest month

6

Vegetation types

Western Highlands

scattered trees

Communal settlements and grazing,

wildlife conservancy and tourism



DESCRIPTION OF THE RECEIVING ENVIRO

The above general sensitivities have been considered in the Environmental Management Plan. Should this initial stage of exploration lead to more intensive work in the area, then the management measures will be fine tuned and extended to ensure protection of specific features.


Ocean


200-250mm/annum

20-22 ◦ C

28-30 ◦ C

6-8◦ C

Western Highlands

scattered trees



Management Plan:


THE RECEIVING ENVIRO

The above general sensitivities have been considered in the Environmental uld this initial stage of exploration lead to more intensive

work in the area, then the management measures will be fine tuned and extended to ensure protection of specific features.

EPL 6998



250mm/annum

Western Highlands – grasslands and

scattered trees




THE RECEIVING ENVIRO


work in the area, then the management measures will be fine tuned and extended



grasslands and



THE RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT AND ITS



Hoarusib River towards the Atlantic Hoanib River towards the Atlantic

Ocean


250-300mm/a

20-22 ◦ C

28-30 ◦ C

6-8◦ C

grasslands and Western Highlands

scattered trees

Communal settlements and grazing, Communal settlements and grazing ,


NMENT AND ITS



EPL 7081

Hoanib River towards the Atlantic


300mm/a

Western Highlands – grasslands and

ttered trees

Communal settlements and grazing ,


14

NMENT AND ITS



EPL 7081



grasslands and



NMENT AND ITS





grasslands and



7

Stakeholders identified for these EPLs include Rural Constituency, and the Kunene Regional Council. These have been contacted directly and have been asked to inform the applicable traditional leaders about the exploration to take plac

They have been informed that the EPL holder will be obliged to approach each first, to come to an agreement about the areas to be visited, as well as the protocols to be followed.A.

Sinceof the area, appropriate once more intense exploration activities are contemplated, and at that time, anmade.


7 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION


They have been informed that the EPL holder will be obliged to approach each first, to come to an agreement about the areas to be visited, as well as the protocols to be followed.A.

Since this project entails surface exploration, of the area, appropriate once more intense exploration activities are contemplated, and at that time, an application for Clearance with the necessary press notices will need to be made.





They have been informed that the EPL holder will be obliged to approach each first, to come to an agreement about the areas to be visited, as well as the protocols to be followed. The applicable communication documentation appears in Appendix

this project entails surface exploration, of the area, we have not advertised it in the press. A press advertisement will be appropriate once more intense exploration activities are contemplated, and at that

application for Clearance with the necessary press notices will need to be




Stakeholders identified for these EPLs include Rural Constituency, and the Kunene Regional Council. These have been contacted directly and have been asked to inform the applicable traditional leaders about the exploration to take place.

They have been informed that the EPL holder will be obliged to approach each first, to come to an agreement about the areas to be visited, as well as the protocols to

The applicable communication documentation appears in Appendix

this project entails surface exploration, we have not advertised it in the press. A press advertisement will be

appropriate once more intense exploration activities are contemplated, and at that application for Clearance with the necessary press notices will need to be

Management Plan:



Stakeholders identified for these EPLs include Rural Constituency, and the Kunene Regional Council. These have been contacted directly and have been asked to inform the applicable traditional leaders about the



this project entails surface exploration, we have not advertised it in the press. A press advertisement will be



Stakeholders identified for these EPLs include the conservancies (Rural Constituency, and the Kunene Regional Council. These have been contacted directly and have been asked to inform the applicable traditional leaders about the



this project entails surface exploration, with no impact outside the boundaries we have not advertised it in the press. A press advertisement will be


the conservancies (Rural Constituency, and the Kunene Regional Council. These have been contacted directly and have been asked to inform the applicable traditional leaders about the



with no impact outside the boundaries we have not advertised it in the press. A press advertisement will be


the conservancies (Figure 1Rural Constituency, and the Kunene Regional Council. These have been contacted directly and have been asked to inform the applicable traditional leaders about the





15

1), Opuwo Rural Constituency, and the Kunene Regional Council. These have been contacted directly and have been asked to inform the applicable traditional leaders about the





), Opuwo Rural Constituency, and the Kunene Regional Council. These have been contacted directly and have been asked to inform the applicable traditional leaders about the






8

The following are theexploration stage.

•

•

•

••

•

Even though the area is sensitive to ecological deterioration and pollution, arisks are considered to have a low significance because the scope of the work is non


8 KEY EXPLORATION STAGE


• Waste deterioration, and health risks.

• Dumpingor hazardous substances causing water and soil pollution, aesthetic deterioratrisk to the health of plants, animals and people, and aesthetic deterioration.

• Off-road driving causing harm to habitat and animals, soil erosion, dust, and aesthetic deterioration.

• Domestic water use contributing to the scarcity of water in the area.• Movement on the farm causing

unhappiness of• Uncertainty

exploration team, communication and agreements with them.

Even though the area is sensitive to ecological deterioration and pollution, arisks are considered to have a low significance because the scope of the work is non-invasive, with a small team and



KEY IMPACTSEXPLORATION STAGE


dumping and littering causing water and soil pollution, aesthetic deterioration, and health risks.Dumping, leakages and spillages of effluent, hydrocarbons and other chemicals or hazardous substances causing water and soil pollution, aesthetic deterioratrisk to the health of plants, animals and people, and aesthetic deterioration.

road driving causing harm to habitat and animals, soil erosion, dust, and aesthetic deterioration.Domestic water use contributing to the scarcity of water in the area.Movement on the farm causing unhappiness of local farmers and conservanciesUncertainty and expectations exploration team, communication and agreements with them.

Even though the area is sensitive to ecological deterioration and pollution, arisks are considered to have a low significance because the scope of the work is

invasive, with a small team and



IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXPLORATION STAGE

The following are the key issues

dumping and littering causing water and soil pollution, aesthetic deterioration, and health risks.

leakages and spillages of effluent, hydrocarbons and other chemicals or hazardous substances causing water and soil pollution, aesthetic deterioratrisk to the health of plants, animals and people, and aesthetic deterioration.

road driving causing harm to habitat and animals, soil erosion, dust, and aesthetic deterioration. Domestic water use contributing to the scarcity of water in the area.Movement on the farm causing

local farmers and conservanciesand expectations

exploration team, and the future of the project, communication and agreements with them.


invasive, with a small team and

Management Plan:


ASSOCIATED WITH THE

s identified that may ensure during the non

dumping and littering causing water and soil pollution, aesthetic deterioration, and health risks.


road driving causing harm to habitat and animals, soil erosion, dust, and

Domestic water use contributing to the scarcity of water in the area.Movement on the farm causing lost game and cattle causing

local farmers and conservanciesand expectations among

and the future of the project, communication and agreements with them.


invasive, with a small team and with limited equipment.


ASSOCIATED WITH THE

identified that may ensure during the non

dumping and littering causing water and soil pollution, aesthetic



Domestic water use contributing to the scarcity of water in the area.lost game and cattle causing

local farmers and conservancies. among local people

and the future of the project, communication and agreements with them.


with limited equipment.

ASSOCIATED WITH THE





Domestic water use contributing to the scarcity of water in the area.lost game and cattle causing

local people as to the movement of the

and the future of the project, caused by


with limited equipment.

ASSOCIATED WITH THE NON-INVASIVE





Domestic water use contributing to the scarcity of water in the area. lost game and cattle causing uncertainly and

as to the movement of the caused by a lack of


16

INVASIVE

identified that may ensure during the non-invasive


leakages and spillages of effluent, hydrocarbons and other chemicals or hazardous substances causing water and soil pollution, aesthetic deterioration, risk to the health of plants, animals and people, and aesthetic deterioration.


uncertainly and

as to the movement of the a lack of

Even though the area is sensitive to ecological deterioration and pollution, all these risks are considered to have a low significance because the scope of the work is

INVASIVE

invasive


leakages and spillages of effluent, hydrocarbons and other chemicals ion,


uncertainly and

as to the movement of the a lack of

ll these risks are considered to have a low significance because the scope of the work is

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