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Oyu Tolgoi Mining and Processing EIA

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<strong>Oyu</strong> <strong>Tolgoi</strong> Project <strong>Mining</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Processing</strong> <strong>EIA</strong>Environment Factor Objective Existing Environment Potential Impact Environmental Management Predicted Outcome2. BIOPHYSICAL (continued)2.4 L<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Soil To maintain the integrity,environmental values <strong>and</strong>ecological function of thesoils <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>forms.Localized soil disturbancewithin the Project Arearesulting from geologicalexploration activity.Surface, underground mining,stockpiles <strong>and</strong> tailings depositswill disturb soil cover withinthe 1300 Ha project area.Implement site rehabilitation plans,mine closure plans <strong>and</strong> watermanagement plans in a manner thatincludes erosion sensitive design.Maintain existing soilproductivity <strong>and</strong> improvesoil stability post miningthrough exclusion of grazing.High rates of wind erosion offragile soils during seasonalwind storms.Risk of soil erosion from roadsin <strong>and</strong> surrounding the projectarea.Implement ARD management plans<strong>and</strong> procedures to manage <strong>and</strong>prevent contamination of soils.Long term soilcontamination risks areminimized <strong>and</strong> managedRisk of soil contamination fromARD impacts of mine wasterock <strong>and</strong> tailings.Changes to l<strong>and</strong>forms resultingfrom stockpiles, tailingsdeposition <strong>and</strong> pits.Potential for soil contaminationresulting from spills <strong>and</strong> leaksof hazardous chemicals <strong>and</strong>fuels.Some loss of soil productivityduring mine clearing <strong>and</strong>rehabilitation works.Mine closure <strong>and</strong> rehabilitationplans need to ensure final l<strong>and</strong>formsare stable, safe <strong>and</strong> cognizant ofexisting l<strong>and</strong>scape values.Implement rehabilitationmanagement plans to ensure soilconservation.Implement hydrocarbon <strong>and</strong>hazardous chemical managementprocedures to prevent accidentalloss.Final l<strong>and</strong>form of ProjectArea is non-eroding, stable<strong>and</strong> safe.Prepared by ECO-TRADE LLC.,Environmental Consultants, MongoliaClient: Ivanhoe Mines Mongolia Inc(IMMI) XXKPart II. Chapter 10. Page 11

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