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SLR Namibia (Pty) Ltd
SLR Ref.733.01023.0002
Report No.1
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The EIAs for these supporting services have not yet been conducted as negotiations are ongoing with
relevant service providers. The EIA reports will however be submitted to the relevant ministries once
they are complete.
1.2 PROJECT MOTIVATION (NEED AND DESIRABILITY)
The motivation for the proposed project is economic in nature. Auryx Gold has conducted an extensive
drilling programme over portions of EPL2410 and found there is an economic mineral resource that can
be mined and processed. The proposed project has the potential to benefit the country, society and the
surrounding communities both directly and indirectly. Direct economic benefits will be derived from
wages, taxes, technology transfer, capacity development, and profits. Indirect economic benefits will be
derived from the procurement of goods and services and the increased spending power of employees
through the creation of new jobs at the mine.
Otjikoto Gold Mine EIA Report July 2012