Minutes of Meetings during Project Initiation Phase - ERM

Annex FMinutes of Meetings duringProject Initiation Phase

MemoToNestus Bredenhann, Belinda Ridley and Paul MonareTelephoneFacsimileEmailCopied toFromMel Pillay and Tania SwanepoelMariam JanuaryRef/Project number 0164903SubjectInitial Stakeholder Consultation ReportDate 26 June 2012INTRODUCTIONThis Initial Stakeholder Consultation report provides an outline of theinformation gathered from stakeholders as part of initial consultation for theGamsberg Zinc Mine ESIA near Aggeneys in the Northern Cape Provincecontains the following sections:• Objectives;• Towns visited; and• Stakeholders consulted; and• Comments, concerns and suggestions raised by stakeholders.OBJECTIVESThe objective of the initial consultation with key stakeholders was to gain anunderstanding of concerns and suggestions related to the proposed projectand the surrounding environment. In addition, the initial consultation alsoprovided an opportunity to identify more stakeholders who will be consultedthroughout the ESIA process.TOWNS VISITEDThe following towns were visited as part of the initial consultation with keystakeholders:• Pofadder;o Meeting with Pofadder Landbou Vereniging on 21 June 2012;o Meeting with the Namakwa District and Khai-Ma LocalMunicipalities on 21 June 2012;• Aggeneys;• Pella;

Memoo Meeting with the Khai-Ma Local Municipality, CommunityLeaders and Community Based Organisations on 20 June 2012; and• Springbok;o Meeting with the South African National Botanical Institute (alsorepresenting the Namaqualand Biodiversity Advisory Forum(NAMBAF) on 20 June 2012.STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTEDThe various stakeholder groups that were consulted as part of the initialconsultation include:• Namakwa District Municipality (NDM);• Khai-Ma Local Municipality;• Pofadder Landbou Vereniging; and• South African National Botanical Institute (SANBI), also representing theNamaqualand Biodiversity Advisory Forum (NAMBAF).Table 1: Stakeholders Consulted During the Initial ConsultationStakeholder Name Position OrganisationBen Vas SLP Manager Namakwa DistrictMunicipality (NDM)Chris Fortuin LED Manager Namakwa DistrictMunicipality (NDM)Boet Baker Municipal Manager Khai-Ma MunicipalityThabo Molefe Acting Municipal Manager Khai-Ma MunicipalityA.J. Jossop Mayor Khai-Ma MunicipalityStefanus April Councillor Khai-Ma MunicipalityLukas van Rooi Councillor Khai-Ma MunicipalityPasqueline van Heerden Councillor Khai-Ma MunicipalitySienna Magerman Councillor Khai-Ma MunicipalityHenry Raman Councillor Khai-Ma MunicipalityStanley Basson Councillor Khai-Ma MunicipalityAlexander VisagieKhai-Ma Municipality Khai-Ma Municipality/Infrastructure officerPieter van der Merwe Financial Manager Khai-Ma Municipality -PofadderEddie Julius Manager Department of EconomicDevelopmentLinda van Wyk Khai Ma Municipality Khai-Ma Tourism/PellaNico Jano Khai-Ma Business Forum ChairpersonD.J. Julie Khai-Ma Business Forum MemberMarcellimus Gall Pelson RepresentativeEdward CloeteFinancial and Economic WYKS KomitteeDevelopmentLisa Muller Representative Department of SocialDevelopmentStanley Terrence Ward Councillor Ward 3 Councillor: AggeneysGirrie van den Heever Chairperson Pofadder Landbou VerenigingAB Koopman Chairperson SANBI Northern Cape /NAMBAFBoitshekwane Kgantsi Intern SANBIAlfred Waterboer Pella community member PellaChristoffel Tienus Pella community member Pella

MemoStakeholder Name Position OrganisationAbraham Witbooi Pella community member PellaG.P. Magerman Pella community member PellaJanice Links Pella community member PellaJohny C. Simboya Pella community member Transformasie KommitteeA.A. van Wyk Pella community member Khai-Ma TourismKasper Spence Pella community member Elneps KonstruksieCOMMENTS, CONCERNS AND SUGGESTIONS RAISEDThe key comments, concerns and suggestions raised by stakeholders as part ofthe initial consultation are recorded in the table below.Table 2: Comments, Concerns and Suggestions RaisedComments, Concerns & Suggestions Date Stakeholder MeetingThe youth are generally included in projectsbut they do not stay involved becauseusually get disinterested.The youth are not interested in farming.Drug abuse such as Tik and alcohol abuse iscommon amongst the youth.The Gamsberg project will only be able toaccommodate and benefit certain people. Itis unlikely that everybody will benefit.People were looking at Gamsberg as anopportunity to relieve unemployment in theDistrict during the 2000 EIA process.A key concern is that although BMM has23 000 ha that is under observation; the areais regarded as predominantly used for sheepfarming and is not pristine.Gamsberg is approximately 800 ha but it hasrare and unique plants. The inselberg hascritical biodiversity.There is a proposal to establish a nursery forthe rare succulents, although it would beimportant to prove that the nursery can besustainable. Especially because the soilconditions will likely change during themining process and climate change will alsobe a factor to consider.The influx of job seekers could lead to anincrease of crime in the area and resulting infurther unemployment. It is important thatthis influx is managed as far as possible.The quality and availability of groundwateris a concern. There have been informalreports that the groundwater table hasalready lowered.Security is a concern for farmers. Themunicipality and the local police will nothave the capacity to deal with the potentialcrime in the area. Farmers will be at ease ifthe mine ensures that good securitymeasures are taken during operations of theGamsberg mine.20 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local Municipalityand Pella Community Leaders20 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local Municipalityand Pella Community Leaders20 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local Municipalityand Pella Community Leaders20 June 2012 SANBI20 June 2012 SANBI20 June 2012 SANBI20 June 2012 SANBI21 June 2012 Pofadder Farmer Association21 June 2012 Pofadder Farmer Association21 June 2012 Pofadder Farmer Association

MemoComments, Concerns & Suggestions Date Stakeholder MeetingThe road to Loop 10 should be closed for 21 June 2012 Pofadder Farmer Associationpublic access. The only people that use thatroad are farmers and the mine. The securitythreat will be minimised if access can becontrolled.People cannot be stopped when searching for 21 June 2012 Pofadder Farmer Associationwork, but they should also not beencouraged to stay in areas where themunicipality will not be able to absorb theinflux of more underprivileged peoplesearching for work.There are currently no structured21 June 2012 Pofadder Farmer Associationcommunication between the mine and thefarmers.Noise levels around the Gamsberg area will 21 June 2012 Pofadder Farmer Associationincrease due to mining and operationalactivities.What will the impact on groundwater beboth in terms of quality and availability onsurrounding farmers?21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict MunicipalitiesThe mine development will primarily be forexport purposes. The mine should also lookat other options such as economicbeneficiation. In addition, the primarymeans of export is via road transport or byrail through connecting at Loop 10. Themine should look into other transportoptions such as using the airports at PortNolloth and Boegoebaai. The roads in thearea do not have the capacity to cope withthe proposed traffic.In the previous EIA conducted, the ‘greenlobby’ was used to oppose the project.However, the need for employment ispervasive. Is there a plan to develop acommunity lobby?Will the mine be an open cast orunderground? Open cast mining will causeconsiderable damage to the environment ascan be seen with the examples of Transhexand De Beers.The announcement made for the project in1999 caused high levels of expectations,resulting in people waiting outside the gatesof Black Mountain Mining (BMM) lookingfor employment. What can the communityexpect in terms of employment for thisproject?The mine should plan for a smelter in thearea but the electricity capacity in the area isa challenge. How is the mine planning toaddress the water and electricityrequirements for the project?The mine should consider using fewer truckswith a greater capacity to transport the ore,but it is best to investigate the railway optionto Loop 10.21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities

MemoComments, Concerns & Suggestions Date Stakeholder MeetingEmphasis should be put on the rehabilitationof the fauna and flora. It would be importantto let people know what the rehabilitationcosts would be. This would allow people toweigh up the costs of rehabilitation andeconomic benefit.21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict MunicipalitiesIt is important to look at economicbeneficiation and potential assistance toSMME (small medium and microenterprises). This needs to be part of theESIA.Information from the Demarcations Boardsuggests that 75% of people in the area areindigenous. The mine should contribute toinfrastructure and socio-economicupliftment. The policy should translate toeffective service delivery.The current understanding is that BMM willonly consider people that have passed matricas a minimum requirement for employment.This will however discriminate againstpeople that do not have matric and who arein need of employment. The mine shouldalso look at the areas of Witbank, Pella andOnseepkans for employment as these areasform part of the Namakwa DistrictMunicipality. It is important to have a widespectrum when skills are developed.As part of the employment initiative, BMMshould consider the challenges associatedwith readiness and help people prepare foremployment opportunities which wouldentail skill development and a skills audit.The mine should report on the skillsrequired, any training opportunities as wellas the number of available jobs expected.The district Municipality is in the process ofestablishing a training centre in Okiep (byApril 2013). The mine would need to startnegotiations with potential students early.The mine will probably require skills that arenot available in the Namakwa DistrictMunicipality (NDM), but there should be aclear understanding of what skills areavailable in the NDM.It would be valuable for BMM to liaise withKumba in Kathu to attract workers from thearea that have moved to Kathu in search ofwork at the mines.The principle of economic beneficiation isvital for the future of Pofadder. If one looksat the example of Saldanha, where a harbourwas built 35 years ago and more recently asmelter (Saldanha Steel Mill) has resulted inSaldanha becoming the economic hub of theWest Coast. To build a smelter in Pofaddermeans investing in the future of the town.There are only three smelters in South Africa,namely, Germiston, Saldanha and NewCastle and the country would benefit from aforth smelter.21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities

MemoComments, Concerns & Suggestions Date Stakeholder MeetingThe District Municipality is in the process ofdeveloping a database of the skills level inthe area (NDM) however they needassistance with coordination and funding.21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict MunicipalitiesIt is important that the proponent need tolook beyond that lifespan of the project sincethe surrounding towns would need tocontinue after mine closure.The ESIA for Gamsberg should take theclosure plan for the mine applicable toAggeneys into consideration.It is important that the District Municipalityand Department of Water Affairs areconsulted throughout the ESIA process.The Inter-Government Relations (IGR)structure is a platform where the Mayor isrepresented and she will report on thedevelopment of the Gamsberg project as thiswill be important for the development of thearea.There are several challenges related to thedevelopment of tourism, but it is consideredto be an important area for development.Some of the key challenges include the safetyrisks associated with establishing a hikingtrail and keeping tourists interested toreturn.Gamsberg is part of the ‘Bushmen’ inselbergareas which have been declared as abiodiversity hotspot. There should be arehabilitation and tourism plan put in place.The Northern Cape Province is still in theprocess of developing their tourism plan andas such the NDM has not commenced withthe development of a tourism plan for theNamakwa District.There is a lot of potential for tourism in thearea. The 4x4 route is very popular withpeople from Gauteng and the Western Capeand the film industry is becoming moreactive in the area.People are sceptical of whether the projectwill be realised because of history andpeople’s experience with the previous EIAcompleted. The challenge is to get peopleinterested and to participate in the process sothat they can make their voices heard insupport of the project.Pofadder is very isolated and this is one ofthe deterrents to tourists to come here. Themunicipality should consider tarring theroad between Klipbrant/Klipfontein to VanRhynsdorp and the road from Pofadder toOnseepkans. This will shorten the time ittakes to access the area and so attract moretourists.The people have negative feelings towardsBMM because only certain communities willbenefit from the proposed development.21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities

MemoComments, Concerns & Suggestions Date Stakeholder MeetingThe negative perception regarding theGamsberg project is that 10 years ago peopleprepared for start of the project and wentabove their means through startingbusinesses which would benefit from theincreased number of people in the area, butthe project never materialised, leaving peoplein debt.21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict MunicipalitiesOnly 20% of BMM’s procurement is fromSMMEs. 80% of the jobs need to be local and80% of procurement needs to go to SMMEsin order to alleviate the negative perceptioncaused the mine to becoming operationalaround 2000.BMM should consider integrated housing, soas to spread the benefits from the mine toother towns.There are three other solar projectsunderway in the Khai Ma Municipality areawhich will lead to further changes in themunicipality.21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities21 June 2012 Khai-Ma Local and NamakwaDistrict Municipalities

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Proposed Constructionof the Gamsberg Zinc Mine and Associated Infrastructure nearAggeneys, Northern Cape ProvincePre-Scoping Focus Group MeetingsPhotos Meeting Date Description15 August 2012Pofadder: Meeting withPofadder Landbou Vereniging30 July 2012Springbok: Meeting withEnvironmental NGOs (SANBI,NAGO and Conservation SA)30 July 2012Pofadder: Meeting with Khai-Ma Local Municipality

MeetingminutesSubject/RefVenuePofadder Farmers' Union Focus GroupPofadder Farmers' Union HallDate of Meeting 15 August 2012EnvironmentalResourcesManagementBuilding 321 st FloorThe Woodlands Office ParkWoodlands DriveWoodmead, 2148T: +27 11 798 4300F: +27 11 804 2289http://www.erm.comPresentPaul Monare (ERM), Nestus Bredenhann (ERM), PieterClarke (Black Mountain), Girrie van den Heever(Chairman), Abrie van Niekerk (Landowner)1. IntroductionACTIONNestus Bredenhann opened the meeting by introducing himself and theproject team. Everyone was given the opportunity to introducethemselves.2. Proceedings• The meeting was chaired by Nestus Bredenhann (NB). NB handed outthe Background Information Document to all attendees and explainedthe purpose of the meeting.• NB continued and facilitated a discussion regarding the proposedproject, related activities and the associated regulatory and publicparticipation processes.• During the meeting comments, issues of concern and suggestions whereraised and discussed by the attendees.• Paul Monare (PM) wrote down comments, endured that the attendanceregister was completed and took photographs.• Where possible Pieter Clark (PC) provided answers to questions raisedby attendees and provided more detail on the various projectcomponents.3. Key Comments RaisedThe comments included below represents a summary of the discussionthat took place during the meeting. All comments, issues of concern andsuggestions are included in further detail in the Comment and ResponseReport (CRR), which is appended in the Draft Scoping Report.• Air Quality: quality of air will be negatively affected because of dustwhich will be caused by the proposed project.• Stakeholder Engagement: structuring of stakeholder meetings insuch a way as to provide stakeholders the opportunity to providecomments, raise issues of concern and make suggestions relating tothe proposed project.

Meetingminutes• Security: the safety of farmers and their livestock will be in jeopardybecause of an influx of people into the area and associateduncontrolled activities.• Groundwater: possibilities of groundwater availability declining andpotential groundwater pollution because of the proposed project.• Government Involvement: the local government is being encouragedto provide a more support and become more involved with thepublic and various sectors of society.• ESIA Process: the impacts associated with the proposed projectshould be made clear (in writing) to interested and affected partiesduring the ESIA process.4. ClosureComments, issues of concern and suggestions were noted and wherepossible, provided with responses from the project team. . NB assuredattendees that comments raised will be incorporated into the CRR andthe needed responses will be provided. The CRR will be included in theDraft Scoping Report and made available to stakeholders for review. NBalso provided an overview of the process going forward and confirmedthat public meetings will be held.

MeetingminutesSubject/RefVenueDate of Meeting 16 August 2012Khai-Ma LM Focus Group MeetingKhai-Ma Local Municipality OfficesEnvironmentalResourcesManagementBuilding 321 st FloorThe Woodlands Office ParkWoodlands DriveWoodmead, 2148T: +27 11 798 4300F: +27 11 804 2289http://www.erm.comPresentPaul Monare (ERM), Nestus Bredenhann (ERM), PieterClarke (BMM), Lukas van Rooy (Cllr), Stefanus April(Cllr), Nico Jano (Business Forum), Siena Magerman(Cllr), Henry Raman (Cllr) & Alfredo Green (Mayor’sOffice).1. IntroductionsACTIONThe Local Municipality official (Alfredo Green) opened the meetingformally with a prayer, stated intention of the meeting and thankedeveryone for making the time to attend. Nestus Bredenhann thankedeveryone for the opportunity and introduced the project team. Everyonewas given the opportunity to introduce themselves.2. Proceedings• The meeting was chaired by Nestus Bredenhann (NB). NB handed outthe Background Information Document to all attendees and explainedthe purpose of the meeting.• NB continued and facilitated a discussion regarding the proposedproject, related activities and the associated regulatory and publicparticipation processes.• During the meeting comments, issues of concern and suggestions whereraised and discussed by the attendees.• Paul Monare (PM) wrote down comments, ensured that the attendanceregister was completed and took photographs.• Where possible Pieter Clark (PC) provided answers to questions raisedby attendees and provided more detail on the various projectcomponents.3. Key Comments RaisedThe comments included below represents a summary of the discussionthat took place during the meeting. All comments, issues of concern andsuggestions are included in further detail in the Comment and ResponseReport (CRR), which is appended in the Draft Scoping Report.• Economic Development: local businesses should be well informedand kept informed about the opportunities that will be availablethrough the proposed development in the area.• Economic Development: local economic development shouldcontribute to sustainable development in surrounding communities.

Meetingminutes• Government Involvement: the local municipality is prepared to playa role in local economic and institutional capacity development.• Transportation: the construction of a railway line could be beneficialto the mining project, particularly a railway line that will link directlyto Port Nolloth.• Electricity: renewable energy should be considered for the supply ofelectricity for the proposed development.• Public Participation: the dates of the public participation meetingsshould be disclosed as soon as possible to allow the communitymembers time to prepare for their participation and attendance.4. ClosureComments, issues of concern and suggestions were noted and wherepossible, provided with responses from the project team. NB assuredattendees that comments raised will be incorporated into the CRR andthe needed responses will be provided. The CRR will be included in theDraft Scoping Report and made available to stakeholders for review. NBalso provided an overview of the process going forward and highlightedthe fact that public meetings will be held.

MeetingminutesSubject/RefVenueNGO Focus Group MeetingDate of Meeting 16 August 2012Conservation South Africa: Springbok (NC)EnvironmentalResourcesManagementBuilding 321 st FloorThe Woodlands Office ParkWoodlands DriveWoodmead, 2148T: +27 11 798 4300F: +27 11 804 2289http://www.erm.comPresentPaul Monare, Nestus Bredenhann, Pieter Clarke (BlackMountain), Maki Kgantsi (CSA), Amanda Bourne (CSA),Abe Koopman (SANBI), Ronnie Newman (CSA), AndyPienaar (NAGO)1. IntroductionsACTIONNestus Bredenhann opened the meeting by introducing himself and theproject team. Everyone was given the opportunity to introducethemselves.2. Proceedings• The meeting was chaired by Nestus Bredenhann (NB). NB handed outthe Background Information Document to all attendees and explainedthe purpose of the meeting.• NB continued and facilitated a discussion regarding the proposedproject, related activities and the associated regulatory and publicparticipation processes.• During the meeting comments, issues of concern and suggestions whereraised and discussed by the attendees.• Paul Monare (PM) wrote down comments, ensured that the attendanceregister was completed and took photographs.• Where possible Pieter Clark (PC) provided answers to questions raisedby attendees and provided more detail on the various projectcomponents.3. Key Comments Raised• Air Quality: Data on the impact associated with dust should be madeavailable to stakeholders.• ESIA Process: Data on the identified environmental impacts shouldbe made available to stakeholders.• ESIA Process: the importance of having the Namakwa DistrictMunicipality partake in and to determine what role they can play inthe ESIA process.• Housing: new housing developments should include the highly

Meetingminutesimpoverished areas and be considered within existing towns.• Electricity: renewable energy should be considered as an alternativesource of electricity to the proposed project.• Environmental Impacts: the proposed project poses a threat to thesensitive biodiversity and natural landscape of the Gamsberg area.• Transportation: The N14 and N17 should not be considered asoptions for the transportation of zinc concentrate to the Saldanha BayPort.• Project Specific: there is a lot of general environmental informationavailable, but this information isn’t necessarily accessible tostakeholders. Information relating to this ESIA should be madeavailable to I&APs.4. ClosureComments, issues of concern and suggestions were noted and wherepossible, provided with responses from the project team. NB assuredattendees that comments raised will be incorporated into the CRR andthe needed responses will be provided. The CRR will be included in theDraft Scoping Report and made available to stakeholders for review. NBalso provided an overview of the process going forward and highlightedthe fact that public meetings will be held.