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BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT And ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME REPORT FOR PROPSPECTING RIGHT ON THE REMAINDER OF PORTION 7 OF THE FARM RIETFONTEIN 150

Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE ...... 3 Objective of the basic assessment process ...... 4 PART A ...... 5 SCOPE OF ASSSSMENT AND BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT ...... 5 Contact Person and correspondence address ...... 5 A. Details of the EAP...... 5 B. Location of the overall Activity ...... 6 C. Locality map ...... 7 D. Description of the scope of the proposed overall activity...... 8 E. Policy and Legislative Context ...... 10 F. Need and desirability of the proposed activities ...... 11 G. Motivation for the overall preferred site, activities and technology alternative ...... 11 H. Full description of the process followed to reach the proposed preferred alternatives within the site...... 12 I. Description of the current land uses...... 27 J. Description of specific environmental features and infrastructure on the site...... 27 K. Environmental and current land use map...... 28 Full description of the process undertaken to identify, assess and rank the impacts and risks the activity will impose on the preferred site (In respect of the final site layout plan) through the life of the activity...... 33 L. Assessment of each identified potentially significant impact and risk ...... 34 M. Summary of specialist reports...... 44 N. Environmental impact statement ...... 45 O. Proposed impact management objectives and the impact management outcomes for inclusion in the EMPr; ...... 45 P. Aspects for inclusion as conditions of Authorisation...... 46 Q. Description of any assumptions, uncertainties and gaps in knowledge...... 46 R. Reasoned opinion as to whether the proposed activity should or should not be authorised 46 S. Period for which the Environmental Authorisation is required...... 47 T. Undertaking ...... 47 U. Financial Provision ...... 47 V. Specific Information required by the competent Authority ...... 48 W. Other matters required in terms of sections 24(4)(a) and (b) of the Act...... 49 PART B ...... 50 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME REPORT ...... 50 Draft environmental management programme...... 50 UNDERTAKING ...... 84 Annexure A: Environmental Authorisation Acceptance Letter ...... 85

Annexure B:Proof of EAP Experience and Qualifications ...... 86 Annexure C: Public Participation Process...... 92 Registered letters was send to the landowner and land owners surrounding the property: ...... 92 Notification appeared in the Citizen newspaper...... 95 Site notices ...... 95 Proof that landowner has been informed ...... 97 Letter from Anglo Operations limited ...... 98 Annexure D: Land Claims Request Letter ...... 100 Annexure E: SAHRA Heritage Resources Notification and Response ...... 101 Annexure F: EIA Rating...... 101 Annexure G: Motivation for not investigating Alternatives ...... 117 Annexure H: Composite Map...... 118

BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT And ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME REPORT

SUBMITTED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS IN TERMS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998 AND THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WASTE ACT, 2008 IN RESPECT OF LISTED ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE BEEN TRIGGERED BY APPLICATIONS IN TERMS OF THE MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2002 (MPRDA) (AS AMENDED).

NAME OF APPLICANT: Kragbron fly ash Pty Ltd

Project applicant: Kragbron fly ash Pty Ltd Registration no (if 1148835202 any): Trading name (if any): Kragbron fly ash Responsible Person, Ralebala Matome Mampeula (e.g. Director, CEO, etc).: Contact person: Ralebala Matome Mampeula Physical address: 1141 Mangeni Avenue, Waterfall country estate,Waterfall,1687 Postal address: P.O Box 3523,Benoni Postal code: 1500 Cell: 0769055298 Telephone: Fax: 0866168001 E-mail: [email protected]

FILE REFERENCE NUMBER SAMRAD: FS30/5/1/1/3/2/1(10478) EM

IMPORTANT NOTICE In terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (Act 28 of 2002 as amended), the Minister must grant a prospecting or mining right if among others the mining “will not result in unacceptable pollution, ecological degradation or damage to the environment”.

Unless an Environmental Authorisation can be granted following the evaluation of an Environmental Impact Assessment and an Environmental Management Programme report in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA), it cannot be concluded that the said activities will not result in unacceptable pollution, ecological degradation or damage to the environment.

In terms of section 16(3)(b) of the EIA Regulations, 2014, any report submitted as part of an application must be prepared in a format that may be determined by the Competent Authority and in terms of section 17 (1) (c) the competent Authority must check whether the application has taken into account any minimum requirements applicable or instructions or guidance provided by the competent authority to the submission of applications.

It is therefore an instruction that the prescribed reports required in respect of applications for an environmental authorisation for listed activities triggered by an application for a right or a permit are submitted in the exact format of, and provide all the information required in terms of, this template. Furthermore please be advised that failure to submit the information required in the format provided in this template will be regarded as a failure to meet the requirements of the Regulation and will lead to the Environmental Authorisation being refused.

It is furthermore an instruction that the Environmental Assessment Practitioner must process and interpret his/her research and analysis and use the findings thereof to compile the information required herein. (Unprocessed supporting information may be attached as appendices). The EAP must ensure that the information required is placed correctly in the relevant sections of the Report, in the order, and under the provided headings as set out below, and ensure that the report is not cluttered with un-interpreted information and that it unambiguously represents the interpretation of the applicant.

Objective of the basic assessment process The objective of the basic assessment process is to, through a consultative process─ (a) determine the policy and legislative context within which the proposed activity is located and how the activity complies with and responds to the policy and legislative context;

(b) identify the alternatives considered, including the activity, location, and technology alternatives;

(d) through the undertaking of an impact and risk assessment process inclusive of cumulative impacts which focused on determining the geographical, physical, biological, social, economic, heritage , and cultural sensitivity of the sites and locations within sites and the risk of impact of the proposed activity and technology alternatives on the these aspects to determine:

(i) the nature, significance, consequence, extent, duration, and probability of the impacts occurring to; and (ii) the degree to which these impacts— (aa) can be reversed; (bb) may cause irreplaceable loss of resources; and (cc) can be managed, avoided or mitigated; (e) Through a ranking of the site sensitivities and possible impacts the activity and technology alternatives will impose on the sites and location identified through the life of the activity to— (i) identify and motivate a preferred site, activity and technology alternative; (ii) identify suitable measures to manage, avoid or mitigate identified impacts; and (iii) identify residual risks that need to be managed and monitored.

PART A SCOPE OF ASSSSMENT AND BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

Contact Person and correspondence address A. Details of the EAP

i) Details of the EAP EAP: H.L Janse van Rensburg Professional SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR TOWN AND REGIONAL affiliation/registration: PLANNERS Contact person (if H.L Janse van Rensburg different from EAP): Company: VAALPLAN CC Physical address: 43 LIVINGSTONE BOULEVARD, VANDERBIJLPARK Postal address: 43 LIVINGSTONE BOULEVARD, VANDERBIJLPARK Postal code: 1911 Cell: 0823385860 Telephone: 016) 981 0507 Fax: 086 218 5534 E-mail: [email protected]

ii) Expertise of the EAP.

(1) The qualifications of the EAP (with evidence).

EDUCATION

 1990: Achieve a Masters’ degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of the Free State, South Africa  1991: Complete the management course for Managers by the Municipal Training Council  1987: Complete the NOSA Safety System Auditing Course for Managers  1987: Obtain two NRB Computer Systems Certificates  1982: Achieve an Honours degree in Urban geography at the University of the Free State, South Africa  1978: Achieve a Baccalaureus Artium degree at the University of the Free State, South Africa  1979: Achieve the Secondary Education Diploma at the University of the Free State in South Africa  1974: Complete my secondary school training be achieving my matriculation certificate

Proof of qualifications is in addendum 1.

Summary of the EAP’s past experience.

This report was compiled by H.L.J. van Rensburg of Vaalplan Town and Regional Planners. H.L.J. van Rensburg is a Town and Regional Planner with a Master’s Degree in Town and Regional Planning. Vaalplan Town and Regional planners have more than 30 years relevant experience and more specifically more than 18 years of experience in carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment procedures.

A curriculum vitae has been included as Annexure B

B. Location of the overall Activity

Farm Name: The Remainder of portion 7 of the farm Rietfontein 150 Application area (Ha) 302,48 HA Magisterial district: Heilbron Distance and direction from nearest The nearest town is Sasolburg with its informal settlement Zamdela which is located approx. 3 town km to the north of the mining site. 21 digit Surveyor General Code for F01600000000015000007 each farm portion Description of the overall activity. The application for Prospecting rights to do (Indicate Mining Right, Mining prospecting work on the Ash dumps created by Permit, Prospecting right, Bulk ESKOM from burning coal. This will include Sampling, Production Right, activities such as drilling to determine which Exploration Right, minerals is present in the dumps at different depths and sampling to determine the quantity of Reconnaissance permit, specific minerals. Technical co-operation permit, Additional listed activity)

C. Locality map (show nearest town, scale not smaller than 1:250000).

D. Description of the scope of the proposed overall activity.

An area of approximately 1000m2 (sampling area, drill area, temporary offices and toilets) will be prospected on each of the dumps indicated in the image. A maximum of 2 drill holes will be drilled on each dump.

(i) Listed and specified activities NAME OF ACTIVITY Aerial extent of LISTED APPLICABLE the Activity ACTIVITY LISTING

NOTICE

(E.g. For prospecting - drill site, site camp, ablution facility, (Mark with (GNR 544, GNR accommodation, equipment an X 545 or GNR storage, sample storage, site where 546) office, access route applica etc.…etc.…etc. ble or E.g. for mining,- excavations, affecte blasting, stockpiles, discard d). dumps or dams, Loading, hauling and transport, Water supply dams and boreholes, accommodation, offices, ablution, stores, workshops, processing plant, storm water control, berms, roads, pipelines, power lines, conveyors, etc…etc…etc.) Prospecting activities Approx. 1HA 20 GNR 983, Listing 20 Drilling (10 holes) Approx. 2000 m2 20 983 Site Clearance Approx. 1 HA 27 GNR 983, Listing 27 Soil Sampling Activities Approx. 1 HA 12 GNR 985 Listing 12

(ii) Description of the activities to be undertaken (Describe Methodology or technology to be employed, including the type of commodity to be prospected/mined and for a linear activity, a description of the route of the activity)

Sampling will be done on each dump. An area of approximately 250m2 will be worked on each dump for sampling purposes. Topsoil will be stored and used for rehabilitation.

Site activities as it relates to exploratory drilling will comprise the establishment of the drill pad (drill pad clearing and compaction), drilling operations (drill maintenance, refuelling, core extraction and core storage) and rehabilitation activities (drill pad ripping and re- vegetation). No feasible alternative to the proposed exploratory drill methods currently exists. Two drill holes will be created on each dump. The first drill area will include the drilling area, drill sump, water tank, temporary office and toilets. The second drill area will not include temporary offices and toilets.

E. Policy and Legislative Context APPLICABLE LEGISLATION AND REFERENCE WHERE HOW DOES THIS GUIDELINES USED TO COMPILE APPLIED DEVELOPMENT COMPLIY THE REPORT WITH AND RESPOND TO (a description of the policy and legislative THE LEGISLATION AND context within which the development is POLICY CONTEXT. proposed including an identification of all legislation, policies, plans, guidelines, spatial tools, municipal development (E.g. In terms of the National Water Act a Water Use License has/ has not planning frameworks and instruments that been applied for) are applicable to this activity and are to be considered in the assessment process National Environmental S24(1) of NEMA This Basic Assessment Management Act S28(1) of NEMA Report is the subject of (Act 107 of 1998), as amended this Act. National Mineral and Petroleum Application for A Prospecting Right Resources Prospecting in Application has been terms of Sect ion Development Act (Act No 28 of 16 submitted to the DMR 2002) by the Applicant. The application was accepted by the DMR on the 14th of July 2017 National Environmental Category A and B There is the potential Management: for the generation of Waste Act (Act No. 59 of 2008) some general, hazardous and non- hazardous wastes due to proposed operations. If required, a Waste License will be applied for separately National Environmental Prospecting Activities Standards for Management Air particulates and dust Quality Act (Act No. 39 of 2004, used in IA to regulate Government Gazette No. 27318) the concentration of a (NEMAQA) substance that can be tolerated without any environmental deterioration The National Heritage Resources Management/monitoring Heritage Impact Act (Act No. 25 of 1999) measures Assessment will be conducted as part of this Application.

F. Need and desirability of the proposed activities

1. ESKOM created the ASH heaps on the site from coal that was used at the Taaibos-Highveld power station. Due the heaps this land cannot be used efficiently as it not possible to develop the land or to use it for any other purpose .The ash can however be used to manufacture bricks, cement etc. After the ash has been removed it will be possible for the landowner to use the land much for other purposes .

2. The mining sector is a significant contributor to the National GDP as well as a massive employer of people. The mining sector contributed 10% of the GVA of the local economy during 2010 and 1.2% towards the local economy’s employment. The average annual GVA growth between 1995 and 2010 is -8.5% with an annual average formal employment contribution of 1.1% during the same period. In addition, The National Development Plan (NDP) Vision for 2030 offers a long- term perspective. It defines a desired destination and identifies the role different sectors of society need to play in reaching that goal.

The main goals highlighted in the NDP which pertain to the proposed project are employment. Chapter 6 of the National Development Plan highlights an “inclusive rural economy” and the objectives of this plan are to create jobs in mining and industry and activating rural economies through service to small and micro mining.

The Kragbron area is in desperate need of jobs. The main employer was ESKOM. The Taaibos- Highveld power station was decommissioned by Eskom in 1982.The power plants was the main source of job opportunities in the region and after its closure the largest part of the population has been left jobless.

3. The proposed project will be using water directly from a borehole and will not rely on municipal water services. The road networks are fully intact and the project will not have a major impact on road congestion. Thus, additional capacity does not need to be created for the development.

4. The proposed project has only been identified to have minimal cumulative impacts that can be mitigated to an acceptable level. The measures outlined in the EMP attached will serve as a method to keep the proposed project from having any serious long term cumulative impacts on the receiving environment

G. Motivation for the overall preferred site, activities and technology alternative

The Taaibos-Highveld power station was decommissioned by Eskom in 1982.The power station was the first in South Africa rom which fly ash was extracted and sold as pozzolan. The quality of the fly ash met the criteria for use in concrete. Information was obtained from drillwork that was done by Richonne Consulting on the dumps in 2006.

The results from indicated in the report by RA Kruger completed in 2006 indicated the presence of Iron,Manganese, Chromium, Vanadium pentoxide, Titanium ,Calcium, Potassium , Aluminium , Phosphorus, Silicon ,Magnesium ,Sodium ,Chlorine and Sulfur.

The activities need to be carried out to determine the viability of the project and this is the minimum number of activities needed in this regard.

From available information no other site could be identified that has the economic potential of this site.

H. Full description of the process followed to reach the proposed preferred alternatives within the site.

NB!! – This section is about the determination of the specific site layout and the location of infrastructure and activities on site, having taken into consideration the issues raised by interested and affected parties, and the consideration of alternatives to the initially proposed site layout.

i) Details of the development footprint alternatives considered. With reference to the site plan provided as Appendix 4 and the location of the individual activities on site, provide details of the alternatives considered with respect to: (a) the property on which or location where it is proposed to undertake the activity;

The ash heaps is located on this site and the minerals that is to be mined has been proven to be present in this dumps. No alternative sites has thus been considered

(b) the type of activity to be undertaken; The activities for prospecting include sampling and drilling. The activities are needed to determine the viability of the project.

Drilling will enable will enable the applicant to determine the types of minerals located at different depths. Sampling will enable the applicant to determine the quantity of the minerals.

(c) the design or layout of the activity; Sampling and drilling will occur on each of the 5 dumps. The location of activities will be determined based on the location of the prospecting activities, which will only be determined during Phase 1 of the Prospecting Works Programme. All infrastructures will be temporary and/or mobile

The drill pad will be set up as follow:

On each dump will be 2 drill areas and a sampling area. The following layout indicates the activities to occur on each dump.

(d) the technology to be used in the activity; Trusted prospecting techniques will be used that has been researched thoroughly.

(e) the operational aspects of the activity; and The total area disturbed on a dump will not be more than 1000m2 Soil sampling is a low impact exploration method in terms of environmental disturbance.

Impact associated with the drilling operations will be managed through the implementation of a management plan, developed as part of the application for authorisation.

(f) The option of not implementing the activity.

The option of not approving the activities will result in a significant loss to valuable information regarding the mineral status present on these properties. In addition to this, should economical reserves be present and the applicant does not have the opportunity to prospect, the opportunity to utilize the reserves for future phases will be lost.

The no-go option may lead to the perception that the area does not support development and is not worth investing in. The opportunity of optimising the use of a valuable resource will be lost. So will the opportunity to provide in a dire need for employment opportunities be lost

ii) Details of the Public Participation Process Followed

o Registered letters was send to the landowner and land owners surrounding the property: The notification send to the parties was as follow

Att: Interested and Affected Parties 11 Aug 2017

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION IN TERMS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998

DMR Ref no. of project: FS30/5/1/1/2/ 1 (10478) EM Application process: BASIC ASSESSMENT

NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN THAT APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT MINERAL RESOURCES, PRIVATE BAG X33, WELKOM, 9460 FOR A PROSPECTING RIGHT, IN TERMS OF SECTION 16 OF THE MINERALS AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2002 (ACT 28 OF 2002), ON THE REMAINDER OF PORTION 7 OF THE FARM RIETFONTEIN 150.

Kragbron Fly Ash (Pty) Ltd has made application for the rights to prospect for Aluminium ore, Chrome ore, Iron ore, Manganese ore, Silicon ore, Vanadium ore, Coal ash, Fly ash and the Surface Residue dumps. Full details of the application can be obtained from the applicants’ representative Mr. George Roper of the firm De Klerk Vermaak and Partners, 3rd Floor, Omega Building, FW Beyers Street, Vanderbijlpark, Tel: (016) 931 1707, E-mail address: [email protected]. Project Name: Kragbron Fly ash Project Proponent: Kragbron Fly Ash (Pty) Ltd Location of Project: The Remainder of Portion 7 of the Farm Rietfontein 150

Parties wishing register as interested and affected parties or to formally comment or raise objections or to request further information on the proposed activity are requested to quote the DMR reference number indicated above and to forward their written request to be registered as an interested and affected party, their comments/objections (with reasons and the reference number) and their requests for further information. A response form has been attached that can be used in this regard. Responses can be send to the following address: Mr George Roper: De Klerk, Vermaak and Partners, 3rd floor Omega Building, FW Beyers Street, Vanderbijlpark, 1911. Tel: (016) 931-1707, Fax: (016) 931-1342. E-mail: [email protected]

Please provide your full contact details together with your interest in the matter. Comments and/or objections and requests must reach De Klerk, Vermaak and Partners within 30 days after the placement of this notice which was on 11 August 2016.

o This notification was placed in the Citizen newspaper.

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o Site notices was placed around the area as indicated in the following photos:

iii) Summary of issues raised by I&Aps (Complete the table summarising comments and issues raised, and reaction to those responses)

Interested and Affected Parties Date Issues raised EAPs response to issues as mandated by Section and Comments the applicant paragraph List the names of persons consulted in Received reference in this column, and this report Mark with an X where those who must where the be consulted were in fact issues and or consulted. response were incorporated. AFFECTED PARTIES Landowner/s X LSP Kragbron None Received to date(Has indicated that they will be sending comments)

Lawful occupier/s of the land None Received to date

Landowners or lawful occupiers X on adjacent properties None Received to date

Municipal councillor X

Municipality X Organs of state (Responsible for infrastructure that may be affected Roads Department, 19

Eskom, Telkom, DWA e Eskom Eskom gave permission to prospecting activities being carried out on dumps created by them.

Communities None Received to date

Dept. Land Affairs Have been informed on 31 Aug None Received to date Traditional Leaders None Received to date

Dept. Environmental Affairs

Other Competent Authorities affected None Received to date

OTHER AFFECTED PARTIES None Received to date

Anglo Operations Limited The letter by Anglo stated” It does not appear that there will be an overlap of Kragbron Fly ash and AOL’s activities on the land in question. AOL will therefore at this stage, not be lodging a formal objection to Kragbron’s application.”

INTERESTED PARTIES

None Received to date

iv) The Environmental attributes associated with the alternatives.(The environmental attributed described must include socio-economic, social, heritage, cultural, geographical, physical and biological aspects)

(1) Baseline Environment

(a) Type of environment affected by the proposed activity.

Social MetsimaholoLocal Municipality is one of the local municipalities that fall under the FezileDabi District in the Free State province, and is one of the four local municipalities. The major cities are Deneysville, Kragbron, Oranjeville and Sasolburg with its township Zamdela. The Prospecting site is located on the remainder of portion 7 of the farm Rietfontein near Kragbron which was previously owned by Eskom.

The town is located approximately 8km south of Sasolburg on the R82 Main Road and easy access is available via a well maintained road network. The area is mainly surrounded by commercial farming activities.

Kragbron was developed and previously used as an Eskom power generating plant and staff accommodation.

The Taaibos-Highveld power station was decommissioned by Eskom in 1982.The power plants was the main source of job opportunities in the region and after its closure the largest part of the population has been left jobless.

The following map gives an indication of where the Fly ash dumps is located which was created by the Eskom power plants in relation to the houses.

According to the 2011 census Kragbron consists of a population of 1059 and has a total of 258 households

As indicated in the map below the major surrounding towns consist of Kragbron and Zamdela(informal settlement next to the town Sasolburg).

Economic analysis

Kragbron has a population of 1059 people and 358 Households. Most households have electricity and water. Number of people with higher education=5.9% Piped water inside dwelling=94.4%

Zamdela has a population of 82339 people and 25067 Households. Number of people with higher education=5.7%

Piped water inside dwelling=65.2%

Topographical map of area:

The area is relatively flat with an elevation of approximately 1469m above mean sea level. The elevation top of the dumps is approx. 1485m above mean sea level.

Climate

The driest month is August, with 7 mm of rain. Most of the precipitation here falls in January, averaging 108 mm.

There is a difference of 101 mm of precipitation between the driest and wettest months. Throughout the year, temperatures vary by 12.6 °C.

Wind

The wind rose for Kragbron shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. Most wind is in a North Eastern direction.

I. Description of the current land uses.

The dumps are currently not being used for any activities.

J. Description of specific environmental features and infrastructure on the site.

No infrastructure is present on the dumps. There are however roads that enable access to the dumps. A reservoir is located next to the Highveld 3 Ash dump.

K. Environmental and current land use map. (Show all environmental, and current land use features) The following map from google earth indicates the location of dumps and that there is no infrastructure and buildings located on the dumps.

v) Impacts and risks identified including the nature, significance, consequence, extent, duration and probability of the impacts, including the degree to which these impacts can be mitigated

Can Name of Irreplaceable impact Phase Potential impact Reversible activity damage be avoided Phase 1 Data Collection Data collection and Planning assessment None identified (desktop only) N/A N/A N/A Planning Data Assessment None identified N/A N/A N/A Phase 2: Sampling Soil disturbance from soil sampling Resulting in soil operational phase Soil sampling structure destruction, compaction and erosion. Yes No No Poor housekeeping could result in littering and the operational phase Soil sampling associated impacts this will have on the aesthetics of the area Partial Potential yes Drilling Soil compaction resulting Construction phase Site Access from repeated use of Yes No No access roads to drill sites. Site establishment activities including: • Vegetation clearing of drill pad area Destruction and / or Construction • Topsoil disturbance of onsite Partial No Yes phase stripping and fauna and flora. stockpiling • Drill pad compaction • Excavation and lining of drill water sump • Erection of temporary site office shaded Soil disturbance and Construction area, potable topsoil stockpiling Yes Partial No phase ablution facilities resulting in soil erosion and water storage tanks and core bay

• Erection of fuel storage tank • Erection of safety barrier Dust emission resulting Construction from site clearing, soil Yes No yes phase stripping and construction activities Influx of persons (job seekers) to site as a result of increased Construction activity resulting in Yes No Partial phase increased incidents of theft and opportunistic crime. Decommissioning Removal of temporary infrastructure including: - Removal of temporary site office shaded area, potable ablution faculties, water storage tanks and Destruction and / or core bay Decommissioning disturbance of onsite Partial NO Yes - Borehole fauna. capping Drill pad rehabilitation including: - Ripping of drill pad and access road - Re-spreading of stockpiled topsoil - Re-vegetation Dust emissions from Decommissioning decommissioning Yes No Yes activities

vi) Methodology used in determining and ranking the nature, significance, consequences, extent, duration and probability of potential environmental impacts and risks; (Describe how the significance, probability, and duration of the aforesaid identified impacts that were identified through the consultation process was determined in order to decide the extent to which the initial site layout needs revision).

The significance of the identified impacts would be determined using the approach summarized below. This incorporates two aspects for assessing the potential significance of impacts (terminology from the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism Guideline document on EIA Regulations, April 1998), namely occurrence and severity, which are further sub-divided as shown in below. Industry best practice as well as mitigation measures suggested by specialists would be described and considered for the determination of post mitigation significance. Impact assessment methodology OCCURRENCE Probability of occurrence; Duration of occurrence SEVERITY Magnitude (severity) of impact; Scale / extent of impact To assess each impact, the following four ranking scales are used: PROBABILITY (P) 0 – None 1 - Improbable 2 - Low probability 3 - Medium probability 4 - Highly probable 5 - Definite/don’t know DURATION (D) 1 – Immediate 2 - Short-term: Construction phase 3 - Medium-term: operational phase 4 - Long-term: decommissioning phase and until rehabilitated. 5 - Permanent: after rehabilitation and closure SCALE (S) 0 – None 1 - Site only 2 - Local 3 – Regional 4 - National 5 - International

vii) The positive and negative impacts that the proposed activity (in terms of the initial site layout) and alternatives will have on the environment and the community that may be affected. (Provide a discussion in terms of advantages and disadvantages of the initial site layout compared to alternative layout options to accommodate concerns raised by affected parties)

No alternative layout has been prepared as there is no other means of conducting the needed operation. The community will not be affected in any way by the proposed activities.

viii) The possible mitigation measures that could be applied and the level of risk. (With regard to the issues and concerns raised by affected parties provide a list of the issues raised and an assessment/ discussion of the mitigations or site layout alternatives available to accommodate or address their concerns, together with an assessment of the impacts or risks associated with the mitigation or alternatives considered).

No concerns has been raised by affected parties

ix) Motivation where no alternative sites were considered.

Presence of the minerals indicated has previously been found to exist in the dumps. It is also common for these minerals to occur in ash dumps. The fly ash is also of good quality and can be used for bricks or cement manufacturing.

x) Statement motivating the alternative development location within the overall site. (Provide a statement motivating the final site layout that is proposed)

The layout will have a minimum impact on the environment and is needed to conduct the minimum activities necessary to determine the viability of the process.

Full description of the process undertaken to identify, assess and rank the impacts and risks the activity will impose on the preferred site (In respect of the final site layout plan) through the life of the activity. (Including (i) a description of all environmental issues and risks that erer identified during the environmental impact assessment process and (ii) an assessment of the significance of each issue and risk and an indication of the extent to which the issue and risk could be avoided or addressed by the adoption of mitigation measures.)

The stakeholder consultation process is currently undertaken in a manner to be interactive, providing landowners and identified stakeholder s with the opportunity to provide input in to the project. This is a key focus, as the local residences have capabilities of providing site specific information, which may not be available in desktop research material. Stakeholder s are requested (as part of the BID) to provide their views on the project and any potential concerns which they may have. All comment s and concerns will be captured and formulated into the impact assessment.

A detailed desktop investigation was undertaken to determine the environmental setting in which the project is located. Based on the desktop investigations various resources were used to determine the significance and sensitivity of the various environmental considerations.

A site visit was undertaken on 20 and 21 July 2017. This site visit was utilized to ensure that the information gathered as part of the desktop investigation reflects the current status of the land.

Impacts was rated as has been explained in (iv)

L. Assessment of each identified potentially significant impact and risk (This section of the report must consider all the known typical impacts of each of the activities (including those that could or should have been identified by knowledgeable persons) and not only those that were raised by registered interested and affected parties). Name of Potential Aspects Phase Significance Mitigation Significance activity impact Affected (1-5) type if not mitigated (1-5) Phase 1 Data Collection Data collection and None identified N/A Planning N/A No mitigation N/A assessment (desktop only)

Data Assessment None identified Planning N/A No mitigation N/A Phase 2: Sampling Soil sampling Soil disturbance Loss of soil operational phase 3 Soil disturbances 2 from soil sampling resources are to be limited Resulting in soil as far as is structure destruction, practicable. compaction and erosion.

Soil sampling Poor housekeeping Loss of aesthetic operational phase 5 A waste 3 could result in value management littering and the system will be associated impacts implemented and this will have on the sufficient waste aesthetics of the area bins will be provided for on site. A fine system will be 34

implemented to further prohibit littering and poor housekeeping practices.

Waste separation will be undertaken at source and separate receptacles will be provided ( i.e. General waste, recyclables and hazardous waste) . Wastes will be removed and disposed of at an appropriately licensed landfill facility disposal licenses will be verified) and recyclables will be taken to a licensed recycling facility . Drilling Site Access Soil compaction Loss of soil Construction phase 3,5 As part of 2 resulting from resources rehabilitation, all repeated use of compacted roads access roads to drill and drill pads sites. will be ripped and re-vegetated.

Where track clearing is necessary, raised blade clearing be conducted to minimise disturbance and aid rehabilitation efforts.

Site Destruction and / Loss of fauna Construction 3 - The removal 3 establishment or disturbance of and flora phase of vegetation activities onsite fauna and within the including: flora. drill pad area • Vegetation will be clearing of drill minimized. pad area - If • Topsoil practicable, stripping and raised blade stockpiling clearing be • Drill pad conducted for compaction the entire drill • Excavation and pad to lining of drill minimise water sump disturbance • Erection of and aid temporary site rehabilitation office shaded efforts. area, potable - The design ablution facilities of the drill and water fluid sump storage tanks must and core bay incorporate • Erection of fuel effective storage tank fauna egress

• Erection of to avoid safety barrier entrapment. - A fire emergency procedure will be developed to contain and minimise the destruction of flora and fauna in habitat which may result from fire.

Soil disturbance Loss of Construction 4 - In the event 3 and topsoil soilresources phase that the drill stockpiling pad is cleared of all vegetation, lower blade clearing will be under taken prior to the stripping of topsoil.- Topsoil including the remaining vegetation, will be stripped and stockpiled up- slope of the pad. The stockpile will be shaped to diver t storm water around the drill pad to minimise soil erosion of the pad. - Where practicable topsoil will be stripped to a depth of 10cm .- Vegetation

removed through lower blade clearing will be mixed with topsoil to increase organic content and to preserve the seed bank in order to aid rehabilitation efforts. - Topsoil will be stockpiles to a maximum height of 1.5m with a side slope of not more than 1:3. - Mechanical erosion control methods will be implemented if required. This may include the use of geotextiles to stabilise slopes.

Dust emission Dust Construction 4 - Based on 2 resulting from emissions phase visual site clearing, soil observation, stripping and wet dust construction suppression activities will be undertaken to manage dust emissions from vehicle movement and other construction activities as and when needed. - Depending on the need and quantity of water used for wet suppression, a suitable, low environmental impact chemical suppression alternative must be considered in order to conserve water resources.

Influx of persons increase in Construction 4 Casual labour 3 ( job seekers) to petty crimes phase will not be site as a result of recruited at increased activity the site to resulting in eliminate the increased incentive for incidents of theft persons and opportunistic travelling to crime. site seeking employment. If deemed necessary, the South African Police Service will be informed of unauthorised persons encountered on site. Decommissioning

Removal of Destruction and / Loss of Decommissioning 4 -Drill holes 3 temporary or disturbance of sensitive must be infrastructure onsite fauna. environments, temporarily including: loss of fauna, plugged - Removal of loss of flora immediately temporary site after drilling office shaded is completed area, potable and remain ablution plugged until faculties, water they are storage tanks permanently and core bay plugged - Borehole below ground 41 capping to eliminate Drill pad the risk posed rehabilitation to fauna by including: open drill - Ripping of drill holes. pad and access -Drill holes road must be - Re-spreading of permanently stockpiled topsoil capped as - Re-vegetation soon as is practicable Dust emissions Increase in Decommissioning 4 - Based on 2 from dust visual decommissioning emissions observation, activities wet dust suppression will be undertaken to manage dust emissions from vehicle movement and other construction activities as and when needed. - Depending on the need and quantity of water used for wet suppression, a suitable, low

environmental impact chemical suppression alternative must be considered in order to conserve water resources.

M. Summary of specialist reports. (This summary must be completed if any specialist reports informed the impact assessment and final site layout process and must be in the following tabular form):- SPECIALIST REFERENCE TO RECOMMENDATIONS APPLICABLE THAT HAVE BEEN SECTION OF REPORT LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF SPECIALIST REPORTS INCLUDED IN THE WHERE SPECIALIST STUDIES UNDERTAKEN EIA REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS (Mark with an X HAVE BEEN INCLUDED. where applicable) Heritage Impact waiting for feedback

Attach copies of Specialist Reports as appendices

N. Environmental impact statement

(ii) Summary of the key findings of the environmental impact assessment;

 All Activities will occur on top of the Ash dumps  No graves have been found in the area during the site visit.  The predominant wind direction Is North East. The Kragbron township is located on the western side of the dumps.  All impacts can be mitigated and the site can be restored to its pre Prospecting condition.

(iii)Final Site Map Provide a map at an appropriate scale which superimposes the proposed overall activity and its associated structures and infrastructure on the environmental sensitivities of the preferred site indicating any areas that should be avoided, including buffers .Attach as Appendix

See Annexure H

(iv)Summary of the positive and negative impacts and risks of the proposed activity and identified alternatives;

Rating of Rating of impact impact before after Impact mitigation Mitigation mitigation Water conservation should still be Reduction in water practiced during the operational phase. availability due to This includes water saving techniques increased during irrigation practices medium low abstraction from Borehole abstraction devices and water ground water tanks for storage should be inspected sources regularly so as to insure there are no leakages Impact of extra Undertake re-calibration of existing operational vehicles low low traffic signals if required on road network Increased job medium No mitigation required medium opportunities

O. Proposed impact management objectives and the impact management outcomes for inclusion in the EMPr; Based on the assessment and where applicable the recommendations from specialist reports, the recording of proposed impact management objectives, and the impact management outcomes for the development for inclusion in the EMPr as well as for inclusion as conditions of authorisation.

The objectives of the EMPr will be to:  Provide sufficient information to strategically plan the prospecting activities as to avoid unnecessary social and environmental impacts.  Provide sufficient information and guidance to plan prospecting activities in a manner that would reduce impacts (both social and environmental) as far as practically possible.  Ensure an approach that will provide the necessary confidence in terms of environmental compliance.  Provide a management plan that is effective and practical for implementation. Through the implementation of the mitigation and management measures it is expected that:

 Noise impacts can be managed through consultation and trough the restriction of operating hours ;  The pollution of soil and water resources can be effectively managed through containment;  Ecological impact can be managed through the implementation of pollution prevention measures, minimizing land clearing, restricting working hour s (faunal disturbance) and rehabilitation.  Concerns regarding access control to farms can be managed through the development and ensuring compliance to an appropriate access control procedure.  Risks associated with crime can be mitigated through avoiding recruitment activities on site, as well as monitoring and reporting.  Visual impact can be minimized through giving consideration to drill site infrastructure placement and materials used.

P. Aspects for inclusion as conditions of Authorisation. Any aspects which must be made conditions of the Environmental Authorisation

The following conditions should be included into the Authorisation:  A map detailing the drilling locations should be submitted to the DMR prior to the commencement of these activities;  Heritage Impact Assessment must be undertaken where roads will be cleared and where drilling sites will be established, prior to the commencement of these activities ; and  The ash dump known as Highveld one must not be accessed or disturbed for any reason whatsoever.

Q. Description of any assumptions, uncertainties and gaps in knowledge. (Which relate to the assessment and mitigation measures proposed)

o Feedback from the SAHRA is not yet available . o Details regarding the presence and status of land claims are not available.

R. Reasoned opinion as to whether the proposed activity should or should not be authorised

iii) Reasons why the activity should be authorized or not.

The option of not approving the activities will result in a significant loss to valuable information regarding the mineral status present on these properties. In addition to this, should economical

reserves be present and the applicant does not have the opportunity to prospect, the opportunity to utilize the se reserves for future phases will be lost.

The applicant is the owner of the ash dumps and previous studies has indicated the presence of the minerals in the dumps.

There is no reason not to allow the activities.

iv) Conditions that must be included in the authorisation

S. Period for which the Environmental Authorisation is required. The Prospecting Right has been applied for a period of five years. The Environmental Authorisation should therefore al low for the five years of prospecting and one year for decommissioning and rehabilitation.

T. Undertaking Confirm that the undertaking required to meet the requirements of this section is provided at the end of the EMPr and is applicable to both the Basic assessment report and the Environmental Management Programme report.

An undertaking by the EAP and the client is provided for in Section 2 of the EMP.

U. Financial Provision State the amount that is required to both manage and rehabilitate the environment in respect of rehabilitation.

The closure cost estimate (clean closure) was determined in accordance with the DMR guidelines and is based, where possible, on actual costs provided by a third party contractor. The closure costs are as follows:

Subtotal1 is R192127 Subtotal 2 is R234394.94

The Grand total amount is R267201,00 .

The following table present s the methodology for the determination of the financial provision.

v) Explain how the aforesaid amount was derived.

vi) Confirm that this amount can be provided for from operating expenditure. (Confirm that the amount, is anticipated to be an operating cost and is provided for as such in the Mining work programme, Financial and Technical Competence Report or Prospecting Work Programme as the case may be).

The amount has been provided for in the Prospecting work programme.

V. Specific Information required by the competent Authority

vii) Compliance with the provisions of sections 24(4)(a) and (b) read with section 24 (3) (a) and (7) of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998). the EIA report must include the:-

(1) Impact on the socio-economic conditions of any directly affected person. (Provide the results of Investigation, assessment, and evaluation of the impact of the mining, bulk sampling or alluvial diamond prospecting on any directly affected person including the landowner, lawful occupier, or, where applicable, potential beneficiaries of any land restitution claim, attach the investigation report as an Appendix .

The dumps are currently located on land that belongs to LSP Kragbron Pty Ltd. The owner cannot use the area where the dumps are located as the dumps belong to another entity known as Kragbron fly ash Pty Ltd. It will be to the advantage of the owner if the dumps can 48

be mined and over time removed from the land so that the landowner can use the area for his benefit.

The jobs created by the prospecting and potential mining of the dumps will be to the benefit of the community who is in massive needs of job opportunities. (2) Impact on any national estate referred to in section 3(2) of the National Heritage Resources Act. (Provide the results of Investigation, assessment, and evaluation of the impact of the mining, bulk sampling or alluvial diamond prospecting on any national estate referred to in section 3(2) of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999) with the exception of the national estate contemplated in section 3(2)(i)(vi) and (vii) of that Act, attach the investigation report as Appendix 2.19.2 and confirm that the applicable mitigation is reflected in 2.5.3; 2.11.6.and 2.12.herein).

No Heritage impact Assessment has been conducted.

W. Other matters required in terms of sections 24(4)(a) and (b) of the Act. (the EAP managing the application must provide the competent authority with detailed, written proof of an investigation as required by section 24(4)(b)(i) of the Act and motivation if no reasonable or feasible alternatives, as contemplated in sub-regulation 22(2)(h), exist. The EAP must attach such motivation as Appendix 4).

See appendix for motivation as to why no alternative sites has been investigated.

PART B ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME REPORT

Draft environmental management programme. a) Details of the EAP, (Confirm that the requirement for the provision of the details and expertise of the EAP are already included in PART A, section 1(a) herein as required).

EAP: H.L Janse van Rensburg Professional SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR TOWN AND REGIONAL affiliation/registration: PLANNERS Contact person (if different H.L Janse van Rensburg from EAP): Company: VAALPLAN CC Physical address: 43 LIVINGSTONE BOULEVARD, VANDERBIJLPARK Postal address: 43 LIVINGSTONE BOULEVARD, VANDERBIJLPARK Postal code: 1911 Cell: 0823385860 Telephone: 016) 981 0507 Fax: 086 218 5534 E-mail: [email protected]

b) Description of the Aspects of the Activity (Confirm that the requirement to describe the aspects of the activity that are covered by the draft environmental management programme is already included in PART A, section (1)(h) herein as required).

Confirmed c) Composite Map (Provide a map (Attached as an Appendix) at an appropriate scale which superimposes the proposed activity, its associated structures, and infrastructure on the environmental sensitivities of the preferred site, indicating any areas that any areas that should be avoided, including buffers)

An area of 200m2 will be prospected on each of the dumps indicated in the image. A maximum of 2 drill holes will be drilled on each dump. The following diagram indicates the extent of the drill activities. The Highveld 1 dump will not be included in prospecting activities.

d) Description of Impact management objectives including management statements

i) Determination of closure objectives. (ensure that the closure objectives are informed by the type of environment described) The closure objectives are to:  Eliminate any safety risk associated with boreholes and sampling pits though adequate borehole capping and back filling.  Remove and / or rehabilitate all pollution and pollution sources such as waste materials and spills;  To establish rehabilitated area which is not subject to soil erosion which may result in the loss of soil, degradation of the environment and cause pollution of surface water resources ; and  Restore disturbed area and re - vegetate these areas with grass species naturally occurring in the area to restore the ecological function of such areas as far as is practicable.

Post-closure monitoring will assist in determining the success of the rehabilitation and also identify whether any additional measures need to be taken to ensure the area is restored to a reasonable and acceptable condition. Rehabilitation measures and objectives will be undertaken in compliance with legislation and policy governing the requirements for rehabilitation such as the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 and the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002.

The Rehabilitation plan for this project will allow the proposed mining operation to achieve the following objectives:  Comply with relevant legislation and policy requirements with regards to mine rehabilitation.  Avoid or mitigate impacts associated with the project which may be detrimental to the environment.  Land rehabilitation to a predetermined and agreed upon state that allows sustainable land use and capability of the site, that is to return the site to the condition that existed prior to mining or an agreed upon state.  Cost effective and efficient closure of mining operations.  Management and monitoring of the area post-closure.

The rehabilitation plan will thus be aligned to the closure objectives and tailored to the project to achieve these objectives. It will include information about the site prior to the mining operation and provide information on the maintenance of resources required for the rehabilitation process, as well detail how rehabilitation will be undertaken. It will also provide information on the management and monitoring of disturbance to avoid or minimise detrimental impacts, as well as an estimate of the financial closure provision. It will also include information associated with post-closure environmental monitoring of the site to ensure that the rehabilitation plan is followed and its objectives are achieved.

ii) Impacts to be mitigated in their respective phases Measures to rehabilitate the environment affected by the undertaking of any listed activity

Size and Name of activity scale of mitigation Time period for disturbance compliance with standards implementation Phase 1 Data Collection

Identification of the potential of invasive prospecting Data collection and activities to occur within assessment 1 Ha No mitigation proposed sensitive environments such (desktop only) as the pans and river systems, in this event the necessary consultation must be initiated with the DWS. N/A Identification of the potential of invasive prospecting activities to occur within sensitive environments such as the pans and river systems, in this event the necessary consultation must be initiated with the DWS.

Data Assessment 1 Ha No mitigation proposed

N/A

Phase 2: Sampling Soil sampling • Use existing track and roads in all instances as far as is practicable. • Avoid significant vegetation such as trees and large shrubs in the event that driving through the veld is required to access an identified sampling site. • Site activities will be conducted during daytime hours 07h00 – 17h30 to avoid night time noise · The disturbances and night time collisions with fauna. applicant must adhere to the • Vehicle speed will be reduced, particularly in NEMA Section 2 Principle highly vegetated areas to avoid deaths by vehicle and ensure that a cradle to impacts. grave approach is followed in Concurrentl • Access control procedures must be agreed on terms of waste management y with the with farm owners and all staff trained on these and that all activities are completion of 1 HA procedures. under taken with a prospecting • Site activities will be conducted during daytime precautionary approach. activities in an hours 07h00 – 17h30 to avoid night time noise Where impacts may result a area. Soil sampling disturbances and night time collisions with fauna. proactive manner should be • A waste management system will be implemented implemented to ensure that and sufficient waste bins will be provided for on site. potential negative results are A fine system will be implemented to further prohibit avoided. littering and poor housekeeping practices. • Waste separation will be under taken at source and separate receptacles will be provided ( i .e. general waste, recyclables and hazardous waste) . • Receptacles will be closed ( i .e. fitted with a lockable lid) to eliminate the possibility of access by animals overnight . • Wastes will be removed and disposed of at an appropriately licensed landfill (facility disposal · The licenses will be verified) and recyclables will be taken to a licensed recycling facility. A first aid stat applicant must comply with ion and emergency plan must be available on site. the conditions of the • Soil disturbances are to be limited as far as is Environmental Authorisation at all times. practicable

Drilling

• Map indicating the location of each of the drilling sites must be submitted to the relevant landowners, as well as to the DMR . Upon agreement of the location of the activities can the applicant proceed. • Use existing t rack and roads in all instances as far as is practicable. • Where track clearing is necessary, raised blade clearing will be conducted to minimise disturbance and aid rehabilitation efforts and significant vegetation such as trees and large shrubs will be avoided. • Site activities wi l l be conducted during daytime hours 07h00 – 17h30 to avoid night time noise Site Access disturbances and night time collisions with fauna. • Vehicle speed will be reduced; particularly in highly vegetated areas is one way to avoid deaths by vehicle impacts. • Where track clearing is necessary, raised blade clearing be conducted to minimise disturbance and aid rehabilitation efforts. • As part of rehabilitation, all compacted roads and drill pads will be ripped and re-vegetated. • Site activities will be conducted during daytime hours 07h00 – 17h30 to avoid night time noise disturbances. • Access control procedures must be agreed on with farm owners and staff trained.

Site establishment • The removal of vegetation within the drill pad area • The prospecting activities Concurrently 1 HA activities including: will be minimized. must be undertaken in line with the

• If practicable, raised blade clearing be conducted with the approved completion of for the entire drill pad to minimise disturbance and Prospecting Works prospecting aid rehabilitation efforts. Programme. activities in an • The design of the drill fluid sump must incorporate • The applicant must adhere area. • Vegetation clearing effective fauna egress to avoid entrapment. to the NEMA Sect ion 2 of drill pad area • A fire emergency procedure will be developed to Principle and ensure that a contain and minimise the destruct ion of flora and cradle to grave approach is faunal habitat which may result from fire. followed in terms of waste • In the event that the drill pad is cleared of all management and that all vegetation, lower blade clearing will be under taken activities are undertaken with prior to the stripping of topsoil. a precautionary approach. • Topsoil including the remaining vegetation, will be Where impacts may result a stripped and stockpiled up-slope proactive manner should be • Topsoil stripping • of the pad. The stockpile will be shaped to divert implemented to ensure that and stockpiling storm water around the drill pad to minimise soil potential negative results are erosion of the pad. avoided. • Where practicable topsoil will be stripped to a • The applicant must comply depth of 10cm. with the conditions of the • Vegetation removed through lower blade clearing Environmental Authorisation will be mixed with topsoil to increase organic at all times. • Drill pad content and to preserve the seed bank in order to compaction aid rehabilitation efforts. • Topsoil will be stockpiles to a maximum height of 1.5m with a side slope of not more than 1:3. • Mechanical erosion control methods will be implemented if required. This may include the use of geotextiles to stabilise slopes. • Based on visual observation, wet dust suppression will be under taken to manage dust emissions from vehicle movement and other construction activities as and when needed. • Excavation and • Depending on the need and quantity of water used lining of drill water for wet suppression, a suitable, low environmental sump impact chemical suppression alternative must be considered in order to conserve water resources. • The shaded office area, portable ablution facilities, vertical water tanks and any other infrastructure should be acquired with a consideration for colour. Natural earth, green and mat black opt ions which will blend in with the surrounding area must be

• Erection of favoured. temporary site office • Casual labour will not be recruited at the site to shaded area, potable eliminate the incentive for persons travelling to site ablution facilities seeking employment. and water storage • The landowner (all private and state land owners) tanks and core bay will be notified of unauthorised persons encountered on site. • Erection of fuel • If deemed necessary, the South African Police storage tank Service will be informed of unauthorised persons encountered on site.

• Erection of safety barrier

Decommissioning • Drill holes must be temporarily plugged immediately after drilling is completed and remain • The applicant must adhere plugged until they are permanently plugged below to the NEMA Sect ion 2 ground to eliminate the risk posed to fauna by open Principle and ensure that a Removal of drill holes. cradle to grave approach is temporary 1 HA • Drill holes must be permanently capped as soon followed in terms of waste infrastructure as is practicable. Based on visual observation wet management and that all including: dust suppression will be under taken to manage activities are undertaken with dust emissions from vehicle movement. a precautionary approach. • Depending on the need and quantity of water used Where impacts may result a

for wet suppression, chemical suppression proactive manner should be alternatives must be considered in order to implemented to ensure that conserve water resources. potential negative results are • Access control procedures must be agreed on avoided. with farm owners and all staff trained. • The applicant must comply • Al l fuel storage tanks will be emptied prior to with the conditions of the removal. Environmental Authorisation • Drill holes must be permanently capped as soon at all times. - Removal of as is practicable to eliminate the risk of groundwater temporary site office contamination. shaded area, potable • Wastes will be removed and disposed of at an ablution faculties, appropriately licensed landfill ( facility disposal water storage tanks licenses will be verified) and recyclables will be and core bay taken to a licensed recycling facility. Mechanical erosion control methods will be implemented if required. This may include the use of geotextiles. • Re-vegetation will be conducted through hand seeding exposed areas using indigenous grass species as determined by a suitably qualified ecologist. • Re-vegetation efforts will be monitored every second month for a period of six months after initial seeding. • An effective vegetation cover of 45% must be - Borehole capping achieved. Reseeding will be under taken if this cover has not been achieved after six months

Drill pad rehabilitation including:

- Ripping of drill pad and access road

- Re-spreading of stockpiled topsoil

- Re-vegetation

e) Impact Management Outcomes (A description of impact management outcomes, identifying the standard of impact management required for the aspects contemplated in paragraph ();

Significance Aspects Significance if not Name of activity Potential impact Phase Mitigation type Affected (1-5) mitigated (1-5) Phase 1 Data Collection Data collection and assessment (desktop None identified N/A Planning N/A No mitigation N/A only) Data Assessment None identified Planning N/A No mitigation N/A Phase 2: Sampling

Soil disturbance from soil sampling Resulting in soil Loss of soil Soil disturbances are to be limited as Soil sampling operational phase 3 2 structure destruction, resources far as is practicable. compaction and erosion.

A waste management system will be implemented and sufficient waste bins will be provided for on site. A fine Poor housekeeping system will be implemented to further could result in prohibit littering and poor littering and the Loss of aesthetic Soil sampling operational phase 5 housekeeping practices. associated impacts value 3 this will have on the Waste separation will be undertaken at aesthetics of the area source and separate receptacles will be provided ( i.e. General waste, recyclables and hazardous waste) .

Wastes will be removed and disposed of at an appropriately licensed landfill facility disposal licenses will be verified) and recyclables will be taken to a licensed recycling facility . Drilling

As part of rehabilitation, all compacted roads and drill pads will be ripped and re-vegetated.

Soil compaction resulting from Loss of soil Site Access repeated use of Construction phase 3,5 2 resources access roads to drill Where track clearing is necessary, sites. raised blade clearing be conducted to minimise disturbance and aid rehabilitation efforts.

Site - The removal of vegetation establishment within the drill pad area will be activities minimized. including: - If practicable, raised blade • Vegetation clearing be conducted for the clearing of drill entire drill pad to minimise Destruction and / pad area disturbance and aid or disturbance of Loss of fauna Construction • Topsoil 3 rehabilitation efforts. 3 onsite fauna and and flora phase stripping and - The design of the drill fluid flora. stockpiling sump must incorporate effect ive • Drill pad fauna egress to avoid entrapment compaction . • Excavation and - A fire emergency procedure lining of drill will be developed to contain and water sump minimise the destruction of flora 61

• Erection of and fauna in habitat which may temporary site result from fire. office shaded area, potable ablution facilities and water storage tanks and core bay • Erection of fuel storage tank • Erection of safety barrier

- In the event that the drill pad is cleared of all vegetation, lower blade clearing will be under taken prior to the stripping of topsoil.- Topsoil including the remaining vegetation, will be stripped and stockpiled up-slope of the pad. The stockpile will be shaped to diver t storm water around the drill pad to minimise soil erosion of the pad. - Where practicable topsoil will Soil disturbance be stripped to a depth of 10cm Loss of Construction and topsoil 4 .- Vegetation removed through 3 soilresources phase stockpiling lower blade clearing will be mixed with topsoil to increase organic content and to preserve the seed bank in order to aid rehabilitation efforts. - Topsoil will be stockpiles to a maximum height of 1.5m with a side slope of not more than 1:3. - Mechanical erosion control methods will be implemented if required. This may include the use of geotextiles to stabilise slopes.

- Based on visual observation, wet dust suppression will be undertaken to manage dust emissions from vehicle Dust emission movement and other resulting from construction activities as and site clearing, soil Dust Construction when needed. 4 2 stripping and emissions phase - Depending on the need and construction quantity of water used for wet activities suppression, a suitable, low environmental impact chemical suppression alternative must be considered in order to conserve water resources. 3

Influx of persons Casual labour will not be ( job seekers) to recruited at the site to eliminate site as a result of the incentive for persons increased activity travelling to site seeking increase in Construction resulting in 4 employment. If deemed petty crimes phase increased necessary, the South African incidents of theft Police Service will be informed and opportunistic of unauthorised persons crime. encountered on site.

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Removal of -Drill holes must be temporarily temporary plugged immediately after infrastructure drilling is completed and remain Loss of including: plugged until they are Destruction and / sensitive - Removal of permanently plugged below or disturbance of environments, Decommissioning 4 3 temporary site ground to eliminate the risk onsite fauna. loss of fauna, office shaded posed to fauna by open drill loss of flora area, potable holes. ablution -Drill holes must be permanently faculties, water capped as soon as is practicable storage tanks - Based on visual observation, and core bay wet dust suppression will be - Borehole undertaken to manage dust capping emissions from vehicle Drill pad movement and other rehabilitation Dust emissions construction activities as and Increase in including: from when needed. dust Decommissioning 4 2 - Ripping of drill decommissioning - Depending on the need and emissions pad and access activities quantity of water used for wet road suppression, a suitable, low - Re-spreading environmental impact chemical of stockpiled suppression alternative must be topsoil considered in order to conserve - Re-vegetat ion water resources.

f) Impact Management Actions (A description of impact management actions, identifying the manner in which the impact management objectives and outcomes contemplated in paragraphs (c) and (d) will be achieved).

Name of activity Potential impact mitigation Time period for compliance with standards implementation Phase 1 Data Collection

Data collection and Remain within the ambits of assessment None No mitigation proposed the Prospecting Works (desktop only) Programme and Environmental Authorisation. N/A N/A

Data Assessment No mitigation proposed

Remain within the ambits of the Prospecting Works Programme and Environmental Authorisation.. 66

Phase 2: Sampling • Use existing track and roads in all instances as far as is practicable. • Avoid significant vegetation such as trees and large shrubs in the event that driving through the veld is required to access an identified sampling site. • Site activities will be conducted during daytime hours 07h00 – 17h30 to avoid night time noise disturbances and night time collisions with fauna. • Vehicle speed will be reduced, particularly in highly vegetated areas to avoid deaths by vehicle impacts. • Access control procedures must be agreed on with farm owners and all staff trained on these procedures. • Site activities will be conducted during daytime Concurrently hours 07h00 – 17h30 to avoid night time noise Destruction and Remain within the ambits of with the disturbances and night time collisions with fauna. disturbance of the Prospecting Works completion of Soil sampling • A waste management system will be implemented on-site fauna and Programme and prospecting and sufficient waste bins will be provided for on site. flora Environmental Authorisation.. activities in an A fine system will be implemented to further prohibit area. littering and poor housekeeping practices. • Waste separation will be under taken at source and separate receptacles will be provided ( i .e. general waste, recyclables and hazardous waste) . • Receptacles will be closed ( i .e. fitted with a lockable lid) to eliminate the possibility of access by animals overnight . • Wastes will be removed and disposed of at an appropriately licensed landfill (facility disposal licenses will be verified) and recyclables will be taken to a licensed recycling facility. A first aid stat ion and emergency plan must be available on site. • Soil disturbances are to be limited as far as is practicable 67

Poor housekeeping -Waste management system will be implemented Concurrently could result in and sufficient waste bins will be provided for on site. The applicant must comply with the littering and the A fine system will be implemented to further prohibit with the conditions of the completion of associated littering and poor housekeeping practices. Environmental Authorisation prospecting impacts this will -Waste separation will be under taken at source and at all times. activities in an have on the separate receptacles will area. aesthetics of be provided the area

Drilling Exploration drilling • A sump will be constructed with a sufficient Concurrently and core sample Soil Pollution capacity to receive drill fluids and allow for with the collect ion and resulting from evaporation. completion of storage including: disposal of drill • The sump will be constructed to divert storm water prospecting (a) Scout and fluids away and / or around the sump to avoid clean storm activities in an delineation drilling water inflow. area. (b) Drill • Fuel storage tanks will have a secondary maintenance and containment structure with a capacity of 110% of the refuelling total tank capacity. (c) Core sample col • Oils and lubricant will be stored within secondary lection and storage containment structures. (d) Drill fluid • Where practicable, vehicle maintenance will be collection, storage under taken of f -site. and evaporation • In the event that vehicle maintenance is under Waste generation taken on-site ( i .e. such as breakdown maintenance) , drip trays and / or UPVC sheets will be used to prevent spills and leaks onto the soil . Potential water • Unused machinery must be completely drained of and soil Concurrently oil and other hydrocarbons to ensure that leaks do pollution with the not develop. resulting from completion of • Regular inspect ions of all vehicles must be carried hydrocarbon prospecting out to ensure that all leaks are identified early and spills and drill activities in an rectified. maintenance area. • A sufficient number of waste receptacles will be activities. provided. • Waste separation will be undertaken at source and separate receptacles will be provided ( i .e. general waste, recyclables and hazardous waste) . • Receptacles will be closed ( i .e. fitted with a lockable lid) to eliminate the possibility of access by animals overnight . • Wastes will be removed and disposed of at an appropriately licensed landfill (facility disposal licenses will be verified) and recyclables will be taken to a licensed recycling facility.

Remain within the designated area demarcated for • Based on visual observation, wet dust suppression prospecting activities. will be under taken to manage dust emissions from Remain within the National Dust emission vehicle movement and other construction activities Environmental Management: resulting from as and when needed. Air Quality Act, 2004 Dust site clearing, • Depending on the need and quantity of water used Regulation guidelines for rural Concurrently soil stripping for wet suppression, a suitable, low environmental communities. with the impact chemical suppression alternative must be completion of considered in order to conserve water resources prospecting activities Site activities will be conducted during daytime hours Remain within the ambits of Concurrently 07h00 – 17h30 to avoid night time noise the Prospecting Works with the Vehicle traffic disturbances. Programme and completion of and drill noise Environmental Authorisation prospecting activities Remain within the ambits of Drill holes must be temporarily plugged immediately the Prospecting Works after drilling Programme and Destruction and is completed and remain plugged until they are Environmental Authorisation. / or disturbance permanently plugged below ground to eliminate the of on-site fauna risk posed to fauna by open drill holes. and flora. Drill holes must be permanent ly capped as soon as is practicable

Influx of persons Casual labour will not be recruited at the site to Maintain a 100% crime free ( job seekers) eliminate the incentive for persons travelling to site area within the control of the seeking employment prospecting activities and applicant.

Concurrently with the completion of prospecting activities in an area.

Decommissioning Removal of Destruction and • Drill holes must be temporarily plugged Concurrently temporary / or disturbance immediately after drilling is completed and remain Remain within the ambits of with the inf rast ructure of on-si te fauna. plugged until they are permanently plugged below the completion of including: Prospecting Works prospecting (a) Removal of ground to eliminate the risk posed to fauna by open Programme and activities temporary site drill holes. Environmental Authorisation.. office • Drill holes must be permanently capped as soon shaded area, as is practicable. Based on visual observation wet portable ablution dust suppression will be under taken to manage facilities, water dust emissions from vehicle movement. storage tanks and core bay

(b) Borehole 36. Dust • Based on visual observation, wet dust suppression capping emissions will be under taken to manage dust emissions from Drill pad from vehicle movement and other construction activities rehabilitation decommissioning as and when needed. including: activities • Depending on the need and quantity of water used (a) Ripping of drill ( including for wet suppression, a suitable, low environmental pad vehicle impact chemical suppression alternative must be entrained dust ) considered in order to conserve water resources

All fuel storage tanks will be emptied prior to removal. Potential water -Drill holes must be permanently capped as soon as and soil pollution is practicable to eliminate the risk of groundwater resulting from contamination. hydrocarbon -Wastes will be removed and disposed of at an spills. appropriately licensed landfill (facility disposal licenses will be verified) and recyclables will be taken to a licensed recycling facility.

• Mechanical erosion control methods will be Remain within the ambits of implemented if required. This may include the use of the Prospecting Works geotextiles. Programme and • Re-vegetation will be conducted through hand Environmental Authorisation. Soil erosion seeding exposed areas using indigenous grass resulting from the species as determined by a suitably qualified re-spreading of ecologist. topsoil before • Re vegetation efforts will be monitored every vegetation is re- second month for a period of six months after initial established seeding. • An effective vegetation cover of 45% must be achieved. Re-seeding will be under taken i f this cover has not been achieved after six months.

i) Financial Provision (1) Determination of the amount of Financial Provision.

(a) Describe the closure objectives and the extent to which they have been aligned to the baseline environment described under the Regulation.

The closure objectives are to:  Eliminate any safety risk associated with boreholes and sampling pits though adequate borehole capping and back filling.  Remove and / or rehabilitate all pollution and pollution sources such as waste materials and spills;  To establish rehabilitated area which is not subject to soil erosion which may result in the loss of soil, degradation of the environment and cause pollution of surface water resources ; and  Restore disturbed area and re - vegetate these areas with grass species naturally occurring in the area to restore the ecological function of such areas as far as is practicable.

(b) Confirm specifically that the environmental objectives in relation to closure have been consulted with landowner and interested and affected parties.

The owner has indicated that he will provide comments in due course.

(c) Provide a rehabilitation plan that describes and shows the scale and aerial extent of the main mining activities, including the anticipated mining area at the time of closure.

Rehabilitation

• Remove any emerging alien and invasive vegetation to prevent further establishment. • All planting work is to be undertaken by suitably qualified Vegetation clearing/ personnel making use of the appropriate equipment. Replanting • Transplant during the winter (between April and September). • Plant indigenous plants to minimize the spread of alien and invasive vegetation.

• Replace and redistribute stockpiled topsoil together with herbaceous vegetation, overlying grass and other fine organic matter in all disturbed areas of the prospecting site, including temporary access routes and roads. Replace topsoil to the original depth (i.e. as much as was removed prior to construction). • Prohibiting the use of topsoil suspected to be contaminated with Topsoil replacement the seed of alien vegetation (i.e. black wattle). • Backfill planting holes with excavated material / approved topsoil, thoroughly mixed with weed free manure or compost. • Where local soil has poor drainage, broken rock (Approx. 75 mm in diameter) must be placed to a depth of 150mm at the bottom of the planting hole prior to planting and backfilling with approved plant medium mixture

• Dispose of all hazardous waste not earmarked for reuse, recycling or resale at a registered hazardous waste disposal site. • Remove from site all temporary fuel stores, hazardous substance stores, hazardous waste stores and pollution control sumps. Dispose of hazardous waste in the approved manner. Solid & Hazardous • Do not hose oil or fuel spills into a storm water drain or sewer, or Waste into the surrounding natural environment. • Dispose of all visible remains of excess cement and concrete after the completion of tasks. Dispose of in the approved manner (solid waste concrete may be treated as inert construction rubble, but wet cement and liquid slurry, as well as cement powder must be treated as hazardous waste).

• Retain shrubbery and grass species wherever possible. Erosion protection • Perform regular monitoring and maintenance of erosion control measures.

o Borehole capping Drill holes must be permanently capped as soon as is practicable. The Figure 19 below provides the prepared procedure for the secure plugging of exploration drill holes.

6.2 Include an identification of the closure objectives and the extent to which they have been aligned to the baseline environment described under Regulation 52 (2) (a) described herein.

(d) Explain why it can be confirmed that the rehabilitation plan is compatible with the closure objectives. Due to the nature of the activities, the impacts will be very limited and of short duration. The management plan is provided in such a manner as to ensure concurrent rehabilitation. The areas for drilling and sampling purposes will be the main areas experiencing impacts. In this event the activities will be temporary in nature, and a detailed management plan has been provided to address potential impacts associated with these activities 76

(e) Calculate and state the quantum of the financial provision required to manage and rehabilitate the environment in accordance with the applicable guideline.

(f) Confirm that the financial provision will be provided as determined. Kragbron Fly ash Pty Ltd will make financial provision as determined

Mechanisms for monitoring compliance with and performance assessment against the environmental management programme and reporting thereon, including g) Monitoring of Impact Management Actions h) Monitoring and reporting frequency i) Responsible persons j) Time period for implementing impact management actions k) Mechanism for monitoring compliance

Impacts requiring Monitoring and reporting frequency and monitoring Roles and time periods for implementing impact Source Activity programmes Functional requirements for monitoring responsibilities management actions Phase1:Data None None N/A N/A Acquisition

1. Confirmation of the extent Extent of site activities must be of site activities to be submitted to the communicated with directly affected Department of Mineral Resources prior to such All site activities to landowners. The following procedures activities been under taken. be under taken must must developed in conjunction with 2. Proof of consultation with Phase 2:Soil Prospecting be communicated these landowners: directly affected landowners and the outcome of Sampling Manager with directly affected 1. Emergency Preparedness and Response such consultation to be submitted to the landowners. Plan; and Department of Mineral Resources. 2. Access control procedures and 3. Continuous monitoring of requirements. compliance with the access control procedure will be undertaken.

1. Monthly monitoring reports to be signed-off by the Environmental Manager. If dust outfall is excessive and regarded to 2. Corrective action to be confirmed and signed- Phase 3: Dust generated will affect any sensitive receptors a monitoring Prospecting off by the Environmental Manager. Exploratory be assessed through programme must be initiated based on the Manager 3. Consolidated monthly monitoring reports Drilling visual observation input of a suitably qualified air quality (including the corrective action taken) to be specialist submitted to the Department of Mineral Resources.

Daily 1. Monthly monitoring reports to be signed-off by the Environmental Manager. All secondary containment structure will be 2. Corrective action to be confirmed and signed- inspected on a regular basis to confirm the off by the Environmental Visual inspection of integrity thereof and to identify potential Manager. pollution incidents, leaks. 3. Consolidated monthly monitoring reports the integrity of Prospecting All spill incidents will be identified and (including the corrective action taken) to be secondary Manager. corrective action taken in accordance with submitted to the Department of Mineral containment Contractor an established spill response procedure. Resources. structures and waste Waste management practices will be 4. Incident reporting will be management monitored to prevent contamination and under taken as required in terms of the relevant littering legislation including, but not limited to, the: a) Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002; and b) National Water Act 36 of 1998.

Monthly for a period of 6 months after rehabilitation activities are concluded. 1. Monthly monitoring reports to be signed-off by the Environmental Manager. 2. Corrective action to be confirmed and signed- Confirm that the set target of 45% off by the Environmental Manager. cover for all re-vegetated areas 3. Consolidated monthly monitoring reports have been achieved after a period (including the corrective action taken) to be of 6 months and re-seed where submitted to the Department of Mineral Post Closure Follow up required Resources. inspections Identify any areas of subsidence 4. Final impact and risk assessment report for Monitoring and monitoring of around drill holes and under take Prospecting site closure to be submitted to the Department of rehabilitation additional backfilling if required Manager Mineral Resources for approval.

l) Environmental Awareness Plan

(1) Manner in which the applicant intends to inform his or her employees of any environmental risk which may result from their work.

Time Frequency Objective allocation

1. Develop an understanding of what is meant by the natural environmental and social environment and establish a common language as it relates to environmental, health, safety and community aspects. 1 hour training on 2. Establish a basic knowledge of the environmental legal Induction (all environmental framework and consequences of non-compliance. staff and awareness training as 3. Clarify the content and required actions for the implementation of workers ) part of site induction the Environmental Management Plan. 4. Confirm the spatial extent of areas regarded as sensitive and clarify restrictions. 5. Provide a detailed understanding of the definition, the method for identification and required response to emergency incidents.

Monthly Based on actual identified risks and incidents (if occurred) reinforce Awareness 30 minute legal requirements, appropriate responses and measures for the Talks (all staff awareness talks adaptation of mitigation and/or management and workers) practices.

Risk Assessments (supervisor and workers Establish an understanding of the risks associated with a specific involved in Daily task based task and the required mitigation and management measures on a task) risk assessment daily basis as part of daily tool box talks.

(2) Manner in which risks will be dealt with in order to avoid pollution or the degradation of the environment. As prescribed in the Table, Task / Issue Based Risk Assessments must be undertaken with all worker involved in the specific task in order to establish an understanding of the risks associated with a specific task and the required mitigation and management measures .

m) Specific information required by the Competent Authority (Among others, confirm that the financial provision will be reviewed annually).

No specific report was generated for the purposes of the socio –economic conditions . Al l findings are presented hereafter: Potential impacts on communities, individuals or competing land uses in close proximity o Influx of persons ( job seekers ) to site as a result of increased activity and the possible resultant increase in opportunistic crime; o Visual Impact

Measures to manage the potential impacts on communities, individuals or competing land uses in close proximity Site activities will be conducted during daytime hours 07h00 – 17h30 to avoid night time noise disturbances and night time collisions with fauna.

Influx of persons (job seekers) to site as a result of increased activity and the possible resultant increase in opportunistic crime; .Casual labour will not be recruited at the site to eliminate the incentive for persons travelling to site seeking employment. .The landowner (all private and state land owners) will be notified of unauthorised per sons encountered on site. .If deemed necessary, the South African Police Service will be informed of unauthorised per sons encountered on site o Visual Impact .Based on visual observation, wet dust suppression will be undertaken to manage dust emissions from vehicle movement and other construction activities as and when needed. Depending on the need and quantity of water used for wet suppression, a suitable, low environmental impact chemical suppression alternative must be considered in order to conserve water resources. .The portable ablution facilities, vertical wate r tanks and any other infrastructure should be acquired with a consideration f or colour. Natural earth, green and mat black opt ions which will blend in with the surrounding area must be favoured. .A waste management system will be implemented and sufficient waste bins will be provided f or onsite. A fine system will be implemented to further prohibit littering and poor housekeeping practices .

Authorisation by Eskom (creator of the dumps)

UNDERTAKING

The EAP herewith confirms

n) the correctness of the information provided in the reports

o) the inclusion of comments and inputs from stakeholders and I&APs ;

p) the inclusion of inputs and recommendations from the specialist reports where relevant; and

q) that the information provided by the EAP to interested and affected parties and any responses by the EAP to comments or inputs made by interested and affected. parties are correctly reflected herein.

Signature of the environmental assessment practitioner:

VAALPLAN CC Name of company:

Date:

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Annexure A: Environmental Authorisation Acceptance Letter

Annexure B:Proof of EAP Experience and Qualifications

This report was compiled by H.L.J. van Rensburg of Vaalplan Town and Regional Planners. H.L.J. van Rensburg is a Town and Regional Planner with a Masters Degree in Town and Regional Planning. Vaalplan Town and Regional planners have more than 30 years relevant experience and more specifically more than 18 years of experience in carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment procedures.

LEON VAN RENSBURG

PERSONAL DETAILS

Full name: Janse van Rensburg, Hendrik Leon Registered as: Professional Town & Regional Planner: Pr.Pln MRTPI A/1057/1998 Professional organization: South African Council for Town & Regional Planners Nationality: South African Date of birth: 28/04/56 Marital Status: Married Address: 18 Rembrandt Street, Sasolburg, 1947, South Africa Mob: +27 82 338 5860 Landline: +27(0) 16 981 0507 Fax: +27(0) 16 931 1342 E-Mail: [email protected]

PROFILE

I am a Town and Regional Planner and Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner. It has been my business since 1985 to improve the well-being of people through economic development and community development. My focus has been on environmentally sustainable regional and local development planning in continuous efforts to address high rates of unemployment, lack of investment opportunities, substandard health and housing conditions, inadequacies in physical infrastructure (eg. Water supply, transport facilities, waste disposal), environmental issues and deficiencies in educational, recreational and social services. With the aid of data collected through socio-economic research exercises the needs of communities and groups of communities had to be anticipated and predicted in order to pro-actively plan for and provide the necessary infrastructure in order to support growth when it occurs. I have been and am concerned with environmentally sustainable development, urban and regional economics, spatial structure and land use as well as

growth and fiscal problems.

My career has led me to specialise in the identification and managing of development opportunities and projects which include Residential complexes, Shopping malls, Office parks, Retirement villages, Golf estates, Public and Private resorts etcetera. With regard to development policy, development guidelines and development requirements I have been responsible during my career for developing development incentive policies, CBD redevelopment policies, master plans and policy for the development of sports facilities, retail and office space master plans, the development of spatial development frameworks, the development of environmental framework plans, land use schemes etcetera. The execution of due diligence investigations, the undertaking of viability studies and retail studies has been part of my responsibilities during my career.

I mostly work with and manage multi-disciplinary teams consisting of town planners, quantity surveyors, land surveyors, architects, engineers, environmental practitioners and others.

As far as property management is concerned I am an expert with excellent knowledge of portfolio optimization, adding of value and administrative matters.

My career demands from me to make contact with, consult, liaise and negotiate on a regular basis with property investors, property/land owners, property/land developers, financial institutions, business people, general public, national provincial and local authorities and mine houses.

G0ALS

To maximise my firm's involvement in the planning, development and conservation fields and by so doing to contribute to and facilitate economic growth and social upliftment of communities.

SKILLS BASE

I possess an excellent analytical, critical thinking and decision making skill. My ability to set goals and to plan strategies, means and methods (policy) towards achieving these goals is well developed. I have the skill of coordinating the execution of a complex series of tasks and am able to work with people through good communication skills. My career demands from me to plan ahead, to organize and motivate and to control resources to achieve specific goals. Over the years I have developed excellent skills in negotiating, organizing, working with people, the development of project plans, organizing, proposal writing and creative problem solving.

The output of my skills to date includes the following: Residential townships; Industrial townships, Retirement villages, Golf estates, Shopping malls, Country estates, Equestrian estates, Residential complexes, Public and private resorts, Hospitals, Animal feedlots, Piggeries, Broilers, Transport networks and Conservation areas.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Principal of the consultancy firm Vaalplan Urban & Regional Planners 2005- Present

The firm of which I am the owner/principal employs me and three more staff members. The firm renders services in all aspects of Urban & Regional Planning as well as Environmental Conservation and is summarised as follows:

 Urban & Regional Planning Compilation of Regional Structure Plans for development Compilation of Urban Structure Plans for development Compilation of Master plans for development Compilation of Spatial Development Framework Plans for development Compilation of Land Use Schemes for the control of the use of development of land Township design and formalization Zoning aspects of land Subdivision and consolidation of land

 Environmental Conservation Perform Environmental Impact Assessments Compilation of Environmental Management Programs Compilation of Environmental Framework Plans Execution of Environmental Audits

 Policy development The development of incentive policy to facilitate and promote economic development The development of land use and development policies The development of policies for the redevelopment of urban space

 Research The execution of viability studies The execution of socio – economic studies The execution of retail- and office space studies The execution of Due diligence investigations

Head: Town Planning and Local Economic Development at the Sasolburg Local Municipality 1991 – 2005

 Responsible for project- and development research  Responsible for development planning (setting of short, medium and long term goals)  Responsible for structuring development (urban design)  Responsible for regional guide plans  Responsible for local structure plans  Responsible for enforcement of environmental framework plans  Responsible for a diversity of guideline plans  Responsible for a diversity of development action plans  Responsible for managing the department  Responsible for production control and rectification measures where necessary  Provision of advice to town council  Planning, execution and finalization of development projects  Being part of inter disciplinary committees  Responsible for the establishment of new townships (residential, industrial, commercial etcetera)  Responsible for the establishment and updating of a data base (collection of data, questionnaires, literature, magazines, official reports, processing and saving data, report preparation)  Responsible for the provision of data to the public, developers and management

 Attendance of relevant meetings and information sessions  Responsible for developing policy

Senior Urban Planner at the Welkom Local Municipality 1985 – 1990

 Responsible to attend to daily correspondence  Responsible for the handling of applications for the consent of the council  Responsible for general control of town planning matters and the rectification of errors  Responsible for handling application for the relaxation of building plan measures,  Responsible for progress reports on projects  Responsible for the keeping and updating of a variety of registers,  Responsible for the enforcement of town planning norms and standards  Responsible for the evaluation of site development plans  Responsible for the issuing of zoning certificates  Responsible for managing and updating the departmental library (relevant literature, Acts, regulations, articles, studies, official reports and other relevant information)

Mathematics teacher 1979 – 1984

 After completion of my pre-graduate studies I was employed as a teacher and teached mathematics for grades 10, 11 and 12 for 4 years

EDUCATION

H.L. Janse van Rensburg ______H.L. Janse van Rensburg

Annexure C: Public Participation Process

Registered letters was send to the landowner and land owners surrounding the property: The notification send to the parties was as follow

Att: Interested and Affected Parties 11 Aug 2017

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION IN TERMS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998

DMR Ref no. of project: FS30/5/1/1/2/ 1 (10478) EM Application process: BASIC ASSESSMENT

Kragbron Fly Ash (Pty) Ltd has made application for the rights to prospect for Aluminum ore, Chrome ore, Iron ore, Manganese ore, Silicon ore, Vanadium ore, Coal ash, Fly ash and the Surface Residue dumps. Full details of the application can be obtained from the applicants’ representative Mr. George Roper of the firm De Klerk Vermaak and Partners, 3rd Floor, Omega Building, FW Beyers Street, Vanderbijlpark, Tel: (016) 931 1707, E-mail address: [email protected]. Project Name: Kragbron Fly ash Project Proponent: Kragbron Fly Ash (Pty) Ltd Location of Project: The Remainder of Portion 7 of the Farm Rietfontein 150

Notification appeared in the Citizen newspaper. o

Site notices

Proof that landowner has been informed

Letter from Anglo Operations limited

Annexure D: Land Claims Request Letter

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Annexure E: SAHRA Heritage Resources Notification and Response

Annexure F: EIA Rating

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Status Significance

Name of activity Potential impact Extend Intensity Duration before Phase Probability mitigation Phase 1 Data Collection Data collection and assessment None Data Acquisition (desktop only) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Data Assessment None N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Phase 2: Sampling

Construction Site establishment activities Soil disturbance and topsoil N 2 1 5 3 11 including: stockpiling resulting in soil compaction (a) Vegetation clearing of and erosion. drill pad area (b) Topsoil stripping and stockpiling Dust emission resulting from site N 2 1 5 2 10 (c) Drill pad compaction clearing, soil stripping and construction (d) Excavation and lining activities (including of drill water sump vehicle entrained dust). (e) Erection of temporary Influx of persons (job seekers) N 2 1 3 4 8 site office shaded area, to site as a result of increased potable ablution faculties and activity resulting in increased incidents of water storage tanks and core theft and opportunistic crime. bay

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Soil erosion resulting from the re- spreading of topsoil before vegetation is re-established N 2 1 5 3 11 Drilling Scout drilling and delineation Site access Soil compaction resulting from repeated N 1 1 4 2 8 drilling user of access roads to drill sites

Prior to the establishment of new access roads, a Potential destruction of heritage heritage impact assessment must be undertaken resources. and mitigation and / or management measure for the protection of such resources must be N implemented Site establishment activities Soil disturbance and topsoil including: stockpiling resulting in soil (a) Vegetation clearing of compaction and erosion. drill pad area N 2 1 5 3 11 (b) Topsoil stripping and stockpiling Dust emission resulting from (c) Drill pad compaction site clearing, soil stripping and (d) Excavation and lining construction activities (including of drill water sump vehicle entrained dust). N 2 1 5 2 10 (e) Erection of temporary site office shaded area, Influx of persons (job seekers) potable ablution faculties and to site as a result of increased water storage tanks and core activity resulting in increased incidents of bay theft and opportunistic crime. N 2 1 3 4 8 Prior to the establishment of new access roads, a heritage impact assessment must be undertaken and mitigation and / or management measure for Potential destruction of heritage Operation resources. the protection of such resources must be implemented

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Exploration drilling and core Water and soil pollution resulting from sample collection and storage disposal of drill fluids N 2 2 5 3 12 including: Continued soil erosion from topsoil (a) Scout and delineation stockpile and soil compaction from drill drilling pad platform. (b) Drill maintenance and refuelling N 2 1 4 3 10 (c) Core sample col lection and Potential water and soil pollution storage resulting from hydrocarbon spills and drill (d) Drill fluid collection, storage maintenance activities N 2 2 5 3 12 and evaporation Waste generation Dust emissions from drilling and general site activities (including vehicle entrained dust) N 2 1 5 2 10 Influx of persons (job seekers) to site as a result of increased activity resulting in Operation increased incidents of theft and opportunistic crime. N 2 1 2 3 8 Decommissioning Removal of temporary Destruction and / or disturbance of on- infrastructure including: site fauna. (a) Removal of N 2 1 2 3 8 temporary site office shaded area, portable ablution Dust emissions from decommissioning N 1 2 3 3 9 facilities, water storage tanks activities ( including vehicle entrained and core bay dust ) (b) Borehole capping Drill pad rehabilitation including: Decommissioning (a) Ripping of drill pad Potential water and soil pollution resulting from hydrocarbon spills. N 2 1 5 3 11

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Soil erosion resulting from the re- spreading of topsoil before vegetation is re-established

N 2 1 5 3 11

Mitigation

Phase Name of activity Potential impact Mitigation Phase 1 Data Collection Data collection and assessment (desktop None Data Acquisition only) None Data Assessment None Phase 2: Sampling

Construction Site establishment Soil disturbance and topsoil Soil disturbances are to be limited as far as is practicable. activities including: stockpiling resulting in soil compaction and (a) Vegetation clearing of erosion. drill pad area Dust emission resulting from site clearing, Based on visual observation, wet dust suppression will be (b) Topsoil stripping and soil stripping and construction activities stockpiling undertaken to manage dust emissions from vehicle (including movement and other construction activities as and when (c) Drill pad compaction vehicle entrained dust). (d) Excavation and lining needed. of drill water sump Depending on the need and quantity of water used for wet (e) Erection of temporary suppression, a suitable, low environmental impact chemical site office shaded area, suppression alternative must be considered in order to potable ablution faculties and water storage tanks conserve water resources. and core bay 105

Influx of persons (job seekers) -Casual labour will not be recruited at the site to eliminate to site as a result of increased the incentive for persons travelling to site seeking activity resulting in increased incidents of employment. theft and opportunistic crime. -The landowner (all private and state land owners) will be notified of unauthorised persons encountered on site. If deemed necessary, the South African Police Service will be informed of unauthorised persons encountered on site.

Potential destruction of heritage resources. -Prior to site establishment, a heritage impact assessment must be undertaken and mitigation and / or management measure for the protection of such resources must be implemented.

Destruction and / or disturbance of on-si te -Use existing track and roads in all instances as far as is fauna. practicable. -As part of the soil sampling programme,no tracks will be cleared for once-off access to sampling sites. -Avoid significant vegetation such as trees and large shrubs in the event that driving through the veld is required to access an identified sampling site. - Site activities will be conducted during daytime hours 07h00 – 17h30 to avoid night time noise disturbances and night time collisions with fauna. - Vehicle speed will be reduced, particularly in highly vegetated areas to avoid deaths by vehicle impacts.

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Soil erosion resulting from the re-spreading -Mechanical erosion control methods will be implemented if of topsoil before vegetation is re- required. This may include the use of geotextiles. established -Re-vegetation will be conducted through hand seeding exposed areas using indigenous grass species as determined by a suitably qualified ecologist. -Re-vegetation efforts will be monitored every second month for a period of six months after initial seeding. -An effective vegetation cover of 45% must be achieved. Re- seeding will be undertaken if this cover has not been achieved after six months.

Drilling Scout drilling and Site access Soil compaction resulting from repeated -Where track clearing is necessary, raised blade clearing be delineation user of access roads to drill sites conducted to minimise disturbance and aid rehabilitation drilling efforts. -As part of rehabilitation, all compacted roads and drill pads will be ripped and revegetated.

Potential destruction of heritage -Prior to site establishment, a heritage impact assessment resources. must be undertaken and mitigation and / or management measure for the protection of such resources must be implemented.

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Operation Site establishment Soil disturbance and topsoil -In the event that the drill pad is cleared of activities including: stockpiling resulting in soil all vegetation, lower blade clearing will be undertaken prior (a) Vegetation clearing of compaction and erosion. to the stripping of topsoil. drill pad area (b) Topsoil stripping and -Topsoil including the remaining vegetation, will be stripped stockpiling and stockpiled up-slope of the pad. The stockpile will be (c) Drill pad compaction shaped to divert storm water around the drill pad to minimise (d) Excavation and lining soil erosion of the pad. of drill water sump -Vegetation removed through lower blade clearing will be (e) Erection of temporary mixed with topsoil to increase organic content and to site office shaded area, potable ablution faculties preserve the seed bank in order to aid rehabilitation efforts. and water storage tanks -Topsoil will be stockpiles to a maximum height of 1.5m with and core bay a side slope of not more than 1:3. -Mechanical erosion control methods will be implemented if required. This may include the use of geotextiles to stabilise slopes.

Dust emission resulting from Based on visual observation, wet dust suppression will be site clearing, soil stripping and undertaken to manage dust emissions from vehicle construction activities (including movement and other construction activities as and when vehicle entrained dust). needed. Depending on the need and quantity of water used for wet suppression, a suitable, low environmental impact chemical suppression alternative must be considered in order to conserve water resources.

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Influx of persons (job seekers) Casual labour will not be recruited at the site to eliminate the to site as a result of increased incentive for persons travelling to site seeking employment. activity resulting in increased incidents of The landowner (all private and state land owners) will be theft and opportunistic crime. notified of unauthorised persons encountered on site. If deemed necessary, the South African Police Service will be informed of unauthorised persons encountered on site.

Potential destruction of heritage Prior to site establishment, a heritage impact assessment resources. must be undertaken and mitigation and / or management measure for the protection of such resources must be implemented. Exploration drilling and Water and soil pollution resulting from A sump will be constructed with a sufficient capacity to core sample collection disposal of drill fluids receive drill fluids and storage including: and allow for evaporation. (a) Scout and delineation drilling The sump will be constructed to divert storm water away and (b) Drill maintenance and / or around the sump to avoid clean storm water inflow. refuelling (c) Core sample col lection Continued soil erosion from topsoil In the event that raise blade clearing is not undertaken, and and storage stockpile and soil compaction from drill pad the drill pad is cleared, topsoil will be stockpiles to a platform. (d) Drill fluid collection, maximum height of 1.5m with a side-slope of not more than storage and evaporation 1:3. Waste generation The topsoil stockpile will be shaped to divert storm water around the drill pad to minimise soil erosion of the pad. Management efforts through the use of mechanical erosion control methods will be implemented if required. This may include the use of geotextiles.

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Potential water and soil pollution resulting Fuel storage tanks will have a secondary containment from hydrocarbon spills and drill structure with a capacity of 110% of the total tank capacity. maintenance activities -Oils and lubricant will be stored within secondary containment structures. -Where practicable, vehicle maintenance will be undertaken off-site. -In the event that vehicle maintenance is undertaken on-site (i.e. such as breakdown maintenance), drip trays and / or UPVC sheets will be used to prevent spills and leaks onto the soil. -Unused machinery must be completely drained of oil and other hydrocarbons to ensure that leaks do not develop. -Regular inspections of all vehicles must be carried out to ensure that all leaks are identified early and rectified. -A sufficient number of waste receptacles will be provided. -Waste separation will be undertaken at source and separate receptacles will be provided (i.e. general waste, recyclables and hazardous waste). -Receptacles will be closed (i.e. fitted with a lockable lid) to eliminate the possibility of access by animals overnight. -Wastes will be removed and disposed of at an appropriately licensed landfill (facility disposal licenses will be verified) and recyclables will be taken to an licensed recycling facility.

Dust emissions from drilling and general -Based on visual observation, wet dust suppression will be site activities (including vehicle entrained undertaken to manage dust emissions from vehicle dust) movement and other construction activities as and when needed. -Depending on the need and quantity of water used for wet suppression, a suitable, low environmental impact chemical suppression alternative must be considered in order to conserve water resources. 110

Influx of persons (job seekers) to site as a Casual labour will not be recruited at the site to eliminate the result of increased activity resulting in incentive for persons travelling to site seeking employment. increased incidents of theft and The landowner (all private and state land owners) will be opportunistic crime. notified of unauthorised persons encountered on site. If deemed necessary, the South African Police Service will be informed of unauthorised persons encountered on site.

Decommissioning Decommissioning Removal of temporary Destruction and / or disturbance of on-site infrastructure including: fauna. -Drill holes must be temporarily plugged immediately after (a) Removal of drilling is completed and remain plugged until they are temporary site office shaded area, portable permanently plugged below ground to eliminate the risk ablution facilities, water posed to fauna by open storage tanks and core drill holes. bay -Drill holes must be permanently capped (b) Borehole capping as soon as is practicable Drill pad rehabilitation Dust emissions from decommissioning including: -Based on visual observation wet dust suppression will be activities ( including vehicle entrained dust ) (a) Ripping of drill pad undertaken to manage dust emissions from vehicle movement. -Depending on the need and quantity of water used for wet suppression, chemical suppression alternatives must be considered in order to conserve water resources. -All fuel storage tanks will be emptied prior to removal. -Drill holes must be permanently capped as soon as is practicable to eliminate the risk of groundwater Potential water and soil pollution resulting from hydrocarbon spills. contamination. -Wastes will be removed and disposed of at an appropriately licensed landfill (facility disposal licenses will be verified) and recyclables will be taken to an licensed recycling facility.

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-Mechanical erosion control methods will be implemented if required. This may include the use of geotextiles. Re-vegetation will be conducted through hand seeding Soil erosion resulting from the re-spreading exposed areas using indigenous grass species as determined of topsoil before vegetation is re- by a suitably qualified ecologist. established -Re-vegetation efforts will be monitored every second month for a period of six months after initial seeding. -An effective vegetation cover of 45% must be achieved. Re- seeding will be undertaken if this cover has not been achieved after six months.

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Phase Name of activity Potential impact Significance Significance

before after

mitigation mitigation

Status Extend Duration Probability Intensity Phase 1 Data Collection Data Data collection and None N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Acquisition assessment (desktop only) Data Assessment N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Phase 2: Sampling

Construction Site establishment Soil disturbance and 11 N 1 1 3 2 7 activities including: topsoil stockpiling (a) Vegetation clearing of resulting in soil drill pad area compaction and erosion. (b) Topsoil stripping and Dust emission resulting 10 stockpiling N 1 1 3 1 6 from site clearing, soil (c) Drill pad compaction stripping and (d) Excavation and lining construction activities of drill water sump (including (e) Erection of temporary vehicle entrained dust). site office shaded area, Influx of persons (job 8 potable ablution faculties N 2 1 1 3 7 seekers) and water storage tanks to site as a result of and core bay increased activity resulting in increased incidents of theft and opportunistic crime.

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Potential destruction of N/A N Prior to the establishment of new access heritage roads, a heritage impact assessment must resources. be undertaken and mitigation and / or management measure for the protection of such resources must beimplemented

Destruction and / or 8 N 2 1 1 2 6 disturbance of on-si te fauna. Soil erosion resulting 11 N 1 1 3 2 7 from the re-spreading of topsoil before vegetation is re-established Drilling Scout Site access Soil compaction 8 N 1 1 2 1 5 drilling and resulting from repeated delineation user of access roads to drill sites drilling Potential destruction of N/A N Prior to the establishment of new access heritage resources. roads, a heritage impact assessment must be undertaken and mitigation and / or management measure for the protection of such resources must be implemented

Site establishment Soil disturbance and 11 N 1 1 3 2 7 activities including: topsoil (a) Vegetation clearing of stockpiling resulting in drill pad area soil compaction and (b) Topsoil stripping and erosion.

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stockpiling Dust emission resulting 10 N 1 1 3 1 6 (c) Drill pad compaction from site clearing, soil (d) Excavation and lining stripping and of drill water sump construction activities (e) Erection of temporary (including site office shaded area, vehicle entrained dust). potable ablution faculties and water storage tanks and core bay Influx of persons (job 8 N 2 1 1 3 7 seekers) to site as a result of increased activity resulting in increased incidents of theft and opportunistic crime.

Potential destruction of N Prior to the establishment of new access heritage resources. roads, a heritage impact assessment must be undertaken and mitigation and / or management measure for the protection

of such resources must be implemented

Exploration drilling and Water and soil pollution 12 N 1 1 2 1 5 core sample collection resulting from disposal and storage including: of drill fluids (a) Scout and delineation Continued soil erosion 10 N 1 1 3 2 7 Operational drilling from topsoil stockpile (b) Drill maintenance and and soil compaction refuelling from drill pad platform. (c) Core sample col lection and storage Potential water and soil 12 N 1 1 2 1 5 (d) Drill fluid collection, pollution resulting from storage and evaporation hydrocarbon spills and Waste generation drill maintenance activities

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Dust emissions from 8 N 1 1 3 1 6 drilling and general site activities (including vehicle entrained dust)

Influx of persons (job 8 N 2 1 1 3 7 seekers) to site as a result of increased activity resulting in increased incidents of theft and opportunistic crime.

Decommissioning

Removal of temporary Destruction and / or 8 N 1 1 2 2 6 infrastructure including: disturbance of on-site (a) Removal of fauna. temporary site office Dust emissions from 9 N 1 1 3 1 6 shaded area, portable decommissioning ablution facilities, water activities ( including

Decommissioning storage tanks and core vehicle entrained dust ) bay (b) Borehole capping Potential water and soil 11 N 2 1 2 2 7 Drill pad rehabilitation pollution resulting from including: hydrocarbon spills. (a) Ripping of drill pad Soil erosion resulting 11 N 1 1 3 2 7 from the re-spreading of topsoil before vegetation is re-established

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Annexure G: Motivation for not investigating Alternatives

Previous studies have indicated the presence of the minerals (aluminium ore, chrome ore, iron ore, manganese ore, silicon ore, vanadium Ore.) in the dumps. The fly ash is also of a good quality and can be used to manufacture bricks and cement.

There is a need to determine the quantity of the minerals.

The applicant has bought the dumps from the previous owner.

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Annexure H: Composite Map

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