Scoping and Terms of Reference for Social Impact Assessment the Malmbjerg Molybdenum Project, Greenland Resources Inc

Scoping and Terms of Reference for Social Impact Assessment the Malmbjerg Molybdenum Project, Greenland Resources Inc

Scoping and Terms of Reference for Social Impact Assessment The Malmbjerg Molybdenum Project, Greenland Resources Inc. Submitted to: Greenland Resources Inc. Att. Dr. Ruben Shiffman, President Submitted by: Golder Associates A/S Maglebjergvej 6, DK – 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark +45 70 27 47 57 Proj. no.: 19125166 23.06.2020 23.06.2020 Proj. no.: 19125166 Distribution List Greenland Resources Inc. i 23.06.2020 Proj. no.: 19125166 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 The Malmbjerg Molybdenum Project ................................................................................................... 5 1.2 About the Mine company GRI .............................................................................................................. 6 1.3 The Molybdenum Mine Project Location .............................................................................................. 6 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION OF THE MALMBJERG PROJECT ..................................................................... 7 2.1 Project Site Description ........................................................................................................................ 7 2.1.1 Geology and Mineralization ............................................................................................................ 8 2.2 Description of the Mining Project ......................................................................................................... 8 2.2.1 Operating Plan ................................................................................................................................ 9 2.2.2 Operations ....................................................................................................................................... 9 2.2.3 Open Pit Operations ..................................................................................................................... 10 2.2.4 Ore transportation to the concentrator from the mine site ............................................................ 11 2.2.5 Metallurgical processing ............................................................................................................... 11 2.2.6 Reagent Storage ........................................................................................................................... 11 2.2.7 Tailings disposal............................................................................................................................ 11 2.2.8 Power Generation ......................................................................................................................... 11 2.2.9 Fuel storage .................................................................................................................................. 11 2.2.10 Concentrate shipping .................................................................................................................... 12 2.2.11 Equipment and Consumables shipping ........................................................................................ 12 2.2.12 Aviation services ........................................................................................................................... 12 2.2.13 Personnel ...................................................................................................................................... 12 2.3 Closure and Reclamation ................................................................................................................... 12 3.0 THE SIA PROCESS AND CONTENT .......................................................................................................... 13 3.1 Study Approach .................................................................................................................................. 13 3.2 Methodology ....................................................................................................................................... 15 3.2.1 Screening and identification of Key Issues ................................................................................... 15 1 23.06.2020 Proj. no.: 19125166 3.2.2 Literature Review and Secondary Data Collection ....................................................................... 16 3.2.3 Consultation with Key Stakeholders and Data Collection Tour .................................................... 16 3.2.4 Data Entry, Analysis and Reporting .............................................................................................. 16 3.3 Critical Issues ..................................................................................................................................... 16 3.4 Data Limitations ................................................................................................................................. 17 3.5 Geographic Scope ............................................................................................................................. 17 3.5.1 National and Regional Study Area (NSA and RSA) ..................................................................... 17 3.5.1.1 Climate ....................................................................................................................................... 17 3.5.1.2 Policy and Governance .............................................................................................................. 18 3.5.1.3 Population .................................................................................................................................. 19 3.5.2 Mining Legislation and Guidelines ................................................................................................ 19 3.5.3 Regional Study Area (RSA) .......................................................................................................... 20 3.5.4 Local Study Area (LSA) - Town of Ittoqqortoormiit ....................................................................... 22 3.5.4.1 History ........................................................................................................................................ 24 3.5.4.2 Climate ....................................................................................................................................... 24 3.5.4.3 Infrastructure .............................................................................................................................. 25 3.6 Stakeholder Engagement ................................................................................................................... 25 3.6.1 Identification of Stakeholders ........................................................................................................ 25 3.6.2 Public Opinion, Participation and Engagement ............................................................................ 27 3.6.3 Local participation ......................................................................................................................... 27 3.7 Potential positive impacts ................................................................................................................... 28 3.7.1 Business life .................................................................................................................................. 28 3.7.2 Employment at the project ............................................................................................................ 29 3.7.3 Public service and economy ......................................................................................................... 29 3.7.4 Infrastructure ................................................................................................................................. 29 3.7.5 Summary of impacts ..................................................................................................................... 29 3.8 Maximization of development opportunities ....................................................................................... 29 3.9 Potential negative impacts ................................................................................................................. 29 3.9.1 Socio-economic issues ................................................................................................................. 29 2 23.06.2020 Proj. no.: 19125166 3.9.2 Health issues ................................................................................................................................. 29 3.9.3 Use of the area and Recreational values ...................................................................................... 30 3.9.4 Summary of impacts ..................................................................................................................... 30 3.10 Mitigation Measures ........................................................................................................................... 30 4.0 DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE - TOR .................................................................................................... 31 4.1 General data requirements ................................................................................................................ 31 4.2 Consultation with Key Stakeholders and Data Collection Tour ......................................................... 33 4.3 Key Issues raised during Pre-Data Collection Tour ..........................................................................

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