Oyu Tolgoi Mining and Processing EIA

Oyu Tolgoi Project Environmental Monitoring Program (EPP)Table 2.1 Environmental Monitoring PlanMonitoring ParametersNo7 Noise and Vibration :Ambient noiseAir blast over-pressureGround vibrationOccupational Noise exposure-Recommended Location ofmonitoringAt the nearest permanent orsemi permanent residences, ifany. If no residences then at aminimum distance of 2 kmform the site boundary.-Monitoring at nearbyresidences ( if any) andaccommodation locations oninitial blasts and then asrequired-Measure ground vibrationduring blast activity at nearbyresidences ( if any) andaccommodation areas.-Workplace noise monitoringto be completed at locationsdetermined followingcommissioningPeriod and Frequency of monitoringInitial baseline ambient noise monitoringprior to operations--Initial blasts to be monitored at nearbyaccommodation areas and then asrequired-Initial blasts to be monitored and then asrequired-Initial testing during commissioningperiod and then annually or as required.PreliminaryCost Estimate(Million. MNT)35555585Standards and Methods1. Taking photographs ofstructures expected to bedamagedA detailed plan anddescription of thestructures is to becompleted especiallynoting pre-existingcracks, broken windowsand damage to interior orexterior2. The monitoring stationlocation in relationship tothe blast area,-The date and time,-A photographic record orfilm of the blast wherepossible,-Air blast,-Ground vibration,-Fly rock numbers sizeand distance,-A brief description of thegeological structureswithin the blasting zonePrepared by ECO-TRADE LLC., Environmental Consultants, Mongolia Client: Ivanhoe Mines Mongolia Inc(IMMI) XXKPart V. Chapter 2. Page 10