NAMAGROEN EMPR Amendment.pdf - DLIST Benguela

Addendum to EMPR for Concessions 8(a), 9(a) and 8(b) 81REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE# ASPECT IMPACT DESCRIPTION MITIGATION MEASURES AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONScont. - provisioning for the development of a social and labour plan for closure,- identification of end land use,- rehabilitation actions required to obtain end land use,- allocation of responsibilities for rehabilitation,- human resources and community plan of action,- communication strategy, and- actions required for sustainability.2 Closure Planning Improved management ofclosure and rehabilitation3 Financial Provisioning Improved management ofclosure and rehabilitation‣ Ensure that closure planning forms an integral part of mining operations fromstart-up and continues throughout the life of the operation.‣ Gather relevant information throughout the life of mine to ensure thatenvironmental risks are quantified and managed proactively.‣ Identify, and include all necessary steps for rehabilitation of negative landbasedimpacts on cessation of operations, including the removal of abandonedequipment and garbage, minimisation of air and water pollution, tailingshandling, re-establishment of vegetation.‣ Incorporate the suggestions of government authorities and interest groups intoplans for rehabilitation. Consider compatibility with the short and long-termpotential use of the area after mining, other current users of the area, and theproximity to nature protection areas/ islands or population centres.‣ Ensure that Safety and Health requirements are complied with.‣ Clearly allocate timing and responsibility for rehabilitation to mine operators.Ensure that requirements in terms of financial provision for remediation ofenvironmental damage are met by:‣ Allocate operational costs to maintain an EMS and meet EMP objectives,ensuring that environmental impacts are integrally managed or monitored toprevent or minimise them.‣ Maintain adequate Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Insurance Cover to allow forcleanups in the event of oil spills and other eventualities associated with theProject.RESPONSIBLEPERSON/SNamagroen Prospecting & Investments October 2008