Leeuwpoort EMP 24-08-12

Reference number: MP: 30/5/1/1/2/5376 PR
DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCE

ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENTPLAN
Submitted in support of application for a PROSPECTING RIGHT.
Section 39 and Regulation 52 of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002)
Applicant: Molokomme and Associates cc.

Application area: Portions 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 22, 23, 34, 36, 38, 40, 41, 44, 45, 46, 50, 52, 54, 57,
59, 60, 62, 63, 65, 68, 78, 80, 83, 85, 86, 89, 90, 91, 92, 95, 103, 109, 112, 113, 135, 160,
208, 209, 220, 221 of Blesboklaagte 296 JS and portions 1-4, 9-21, 23, 24, 27-33, 35-118,
124 & remaining extent of Leeuwpoort 283 JS
District: Witbank
Mineral: Coal
Date: 26 August 2012
Leeuwpoort Project EMP
Table of Contents
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................................................................... 1
1
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1
SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2
PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3
LEGISLATION/ REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................ 6
1.4
OTHER RELEVANT LEGISLATION........................................................................................................ 7
1.5
WORD DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................................... 7
BIOGRAPHIC DETAILS OF THE APPLICANT ............................................................................................ 8
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROSPECTING

OPERATIONS: ....................................................................................................................................11
3.1
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED BY PROPOSED PROSPECTING

OPERATIONS: (REGULATION 52(2)(a))..............................................................................................11
3.2
Description of the landscape surrounding the proposed operation (Open veldt/ valley/ flowing
landscape/ steep slopes) ..................................................................................................................11
3.2.1
Describe the type of soil found on the surface of the site ............................................................... 11
3.2.2
What plants, trees and grasses grow naturally in the area around the site? ..................................... 12
3.2.3
Fauna naturally occur in the area ................................................................................................. 13
3.3
The type of equipment that will be used: ...........................................................................................14

IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED OPERATION ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT? (REGULATION 52(2)(b)) ....16
4.1.1
What will the ultimate depth of the proposed prospecting operations be? ........................................ 18
4.1.2
4.1.3
Total area of all excavations?....................................................................................................... 18

Number of prospecting boreholes................................................................................................. 18
4.1.4
Will employees prepare food on the site and collect firewood? ........................................................ 18
4.1.5
Water for prospecting ................................................................................................................. 18
4.1.6
Distance of operation from open water (dam, river, pan, lake)? ...................................................... 18
4.1.7
The estimate depth of the water table/ borehole ........................................................................... 18
4.1.8
Volume of water per day utilize for employees? ............................................................................. 18
4.1.9
Toilet facilities will be made available to workers? ......................................................................... 18
4.1.10
Would it be necessary to construct roads to access the proposed operations? .................................. 18
TIME FACTOR ....................................................................................................................................18

5.1
Time period for prospecting operations conducted on this particular site? .............................................18
IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED OPERATION ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT (REGULATION
52(2)(b)) ...........................................................................................................................................19
6.1.1
Number of employees ................................................................................................................. 19
6.1.2
Operational hours ....................................................................................................................... 19
6.1.3
Distance to residential area ......................................................................................................... 19
6.1.4
Distance to the nearest fence/windmill/house/dam/built structure? ................................................. 19
IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED OPERATION ON THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. REGULATION 52(2)(b) ................................................................................................19

8
SPECIFIC REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................19

8.1
Air quality Management and Control (Regulation 64) ...........................................................................19
8.2
Fire Prevention (Regulation 65) .........................................................................................................19
8.3
Noise control (Regulation 66) ............................................................................................................20
8.4
Blasting, vibration and shock (Regulation 67) .....................................................................................20
8.5
Disposal of waste material (Regulation 69) .........................................................................................20
8.6
Soil pollution and erosion control (Regulation 70)................................................................................20
8.6.1
Indicate how topsoil will be handled on the area. .......................................................................... 20
8.6.2
Describe how spills of oil, grease, diesel, acid or hydraulic fluid will be dealt with. ............................ 20
8.6.3
Briefly describe the storage facilities available for the above fluids: ................................................. 21
8.7
Emergency preparedness ..................................................................................................................21
8.7.1
Potential emergency situations. ................................................................................................... 21
8.7.2
8.8
Emergency preparedness procedure. ............................................................................................ 21

If significant impacts on any element of the environment mentioned in Section 3 to 8.6 above have
been identified, summarise all of them here: (Regulation 52(2)(c)).......................................................24
8.9
How will the negative impacts on the environment be mitigated or managed? (as described in 8.7
(Regulation 57(2)(c)) .......................................................................................................................24
8.10
8.11
9
Management and concurrent rehabilitation cost. .................................................................................24

Final rehabilitation cost .....................................................................................................................24
FINANCIAL PROVISION: (Regulation 54) ..............................................................................................26
10
MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT .................................................................................26
10.1
Monitoring and performance assessment ............................................................................................26
10.2
Description on how the adequacy of this programme will be assessed and how any inadequacies will be
addressed. (Regulations 55(1) and 52(2)(e)) ......................................................................................26
11
CLOSURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES: (Regulation 52(2)(f)) .....................................................26
11.1
Describe, in brief terms, what the environment will look like after a closure certificate has been
obtained..........................................................................................................................................26
12
CLOSURE ...........................................................................................................................................27
13
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (Regulation 52(2)(g)) ....................................................................................27

13.1.1
Management of Social environment. ............................................................................................. 27
14
UNDERTAKING ...................................................................................................................................34
15
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................................................35
15.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................35
15.1.1
MAPPING AND SETTING OUT ...................................................................................................... 35
15.1.2
DEMARCATING THE PROSPECTING AREA ..................................................................................... 35
15.1.3
DEMARCATING THE RIVER CHANNEL AND RIVERINE ENVIRONMENT ............................................. 35
15.2
RESTRICTIONS ON PROSPECTING ....................................................................................................36
15.3
RESPONSIBILITY .............................................................................................................................36
15.4
INFRASTRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................36
15.4.1
TOPSOIL.................................................................................................................................... 36
15.4.2
ACCESS TO THE SITE ................................................................................................................. 36
15.4.3
OFFICE/CAMP SITES ................................................................................................................... 37
15.4.4
Rehabilitation of the drill site ....................................................................................................... 38
15.4.5
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE YARD AND SECURED STORAGE AREAS .................................................... 39
15.5
OPERATING PROCEDURES IN THE PROSPECTING AREA......................................................................39
15.5.1
Limitations on prospecting ........................................................................................................... 39
15.5.2
Prospecting operations within the riverine environment .................................................................. 39
15.6
THE WATER USE LICENCE ................................................................................................................41
15.7
EXCAVATIONS .................................................................................................................................41
15.8
PROCESSING AREAS AND WASTE PILES (DUMPS) ..............................................................................41
15.9
TAILINGS DAM(S) (SLIMES DAM) ......................................................................................................42
15.10 FINAL REHABILITATION ...................................................................................................................42

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16.1
16.2
17
MONITORING AND REPORTING...........................................................................................................42

Inspections and monitoring ...............................................................................................................42
Compliance reporting / submission of information ...............................................................................43
CLOSURE ...........................................................................................................................................44
17.1
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK REPORT .......................................................................................................44
17.2
CLOSURE OBJECTIVES .....................................................................................................................44
17.2.1
Key objective for prospecting closure: .......................................................................................... 44
17.3
CONTENTS OF CLOSURE PLAN ..........................................................................................................45
17.4
TRANSFER OF ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES TO A COMPETENT PERSON ............................................45
17.5
NOTES ON LEGAL PROVISIONS.........................................................................................................46
18
SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DETERMINED BY THE REGIONAL MANAGER..................................47
19
UNDERTAKING ...................................................................................................................................48
20
APPROVAL .........................................................................................................................................48
Attachment A: Maps and Plans

Attachment B: Prospecting work programme
Attachment C: Proof of public participation
Attachment D: Protocols
SECTION 1 COMPANY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES........................................................................................... 3
SECTION 2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES .......................................................................................... 4
PROCEDURE 1 - CONSULTATION ....................................................................................................................... 4
PROCEDURE 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT AND NON-COMPLIANCE REPORTING ............................................... 6
PROCEDURE 3 - ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING..................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 3 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (ENVIRONMENT) ................................................................10
PROCEDURE 4 - RECONNAISANCE PROSPECTING ACTIVITIES ............................................................................10
PROCEDURE 5 - CLEARING OF ROADS AND TRACKS ..........................................................................................12
PROCEDURE 6 - DRILLING OPERATIONS ...........................................................................................................14
PROCEDURE 7 - DRILL HOLE SAMPLING AND CAPPING ......................................................................................16
PROCEDURE 8 - HYDROCARBON AND CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT.........................................................................18
PROCEDURE 9 - WASTE MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................20
PROCEDURE 10 - TOPSOIL MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION .......................................................................22
PROCEDURE 11 - MONITORING .......................................................................................................................24
PROCEDURE 12 - ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS PLAN ......................................................................................26
INTRODUCTION
Molokomme and Associates cc (herein referred to as Molokomme and Associates cc) applied for a prospecting right
for coal on various portions of the farms Blesboklaagte 296 Js and Leeuwpoort 283 JS. This sector of the mining
industry typically disturb smaller surface areas of land, through non-invasive techniques and drilling boreholes, under
a Prospecting Right as contemplated in Section 27 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002
(Act 28 of 2002).
1.1
SCOPE
This document is intended for use by applicants for prospecting rights, in order to provide the holder of the
prospecting right with provisions and guidelines to manage the environmental impact incurred during prospecting.
Typically, operations in this sector of the mining industry:
Use little or no chemicals to extract mineral from ore; and
Disturb the topography of an area somewhat but have no significant impact on the geology.
The Mineral for which the prospecting right is required is coal.

Prospecting will take on a phased approach to assess the potential coal reserves in the area.
This will include a geophysical survey over the ridges in the prospecting area to determine the presence of dolerite
dykes and sills. From the existing geological information, geophysical and topographical data, a geological base map
will be produced and used as a basis for the exploration programme.
Geological core boreholes will be drilled over the prospecting area. These boreholes will be drilled to a maximum
depth of 30m or through the Bottom seam. All boreholes cores will be logged and the potentially viable seam
intersections sent for initial raw analysis to determine calorific value, ash content, volatile matter, fixed carbon and
sulphur. If the quality of the coal seams warrants further investigation, wash-ability analysis of the coal seams will
be undertaken.
All geological prospecting boreholes will be surveyed and plotted on the base plan.
The coal resource will be
calculated using computer modelling and geostatistical principles such as Kriging. The coal measures and reserves
will be classified according to the SAMRAC Code.
1.2
PURPOSE
This document aims to:
Provide a national standard for the submission of Environmental Management Plans for the Prospecting
right application;
Ensure compliance with Regulation 52 of the MPRDA;
Assist applicants by providing the information that the Department of Mineral Resource (DMR) requires in a
simple language and in a structured, prescribed format, as contemplated in Regulation 52 (2) of the
(MPRDA); and
Assist regional offices of the governing authority to obtain enough information about a proposed
prospecting operation to assess the possible environmental impacts from that operation and to determine
corrective action even before such right is granted and the operation commences.
This document aims both to provide the governing authority with enough information about applicants for
prospecting permits and applicants with guidance on environmental management matters pertaining to the
mitigation of environmental impacts arising from their operations. The document was altered or added to as the
particular circumstances of this application required.
1.3
LEGISLATION/ REGULATIONS
The relevant sections of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act and its supporting Regulations are
summarised below for the information of applicants. The onus is on the applicant to familiarise him/herself with the
provisions of the full version of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act and its Regulations.
Section
Legislated Activity/ Instruction/ Responsibility or failure to
Penalty
of Act
comply
Section 99
No person may prospect, mine, or undertake reconnaissance operations
R 100 000 or two years
or any other activity without an approved EMP, right, permit or
imprisonment or both
5(4)
in
terms
of
permission or without notifying land owner

19
Holder of an prospecting right must: lodge right with Mining Titles Office
within 30 days; commence with prospecting within 120 days, comply with
terms and conditions of prospecting right, continuously and actively

conduct prospecting operations; comply with requirements of approved
EMP, pay prospecting fees and royalties
20(2)
26(3)
Holder of prospecting right must obtain Ministers permission to remove
any mineral or bulk samples
A person who intends to beneficiate any mineral mined in SA outside the
R 500 000 for each day of
borders of SA may only do so after notifying the Minister in writing and
contravention
after consultation with the Minister.

28
Holder of a mining right or permit must keep records of operations and
financial records AND must submit to the DG: monthly returns, annual
financial report and a report detailing compliance with social & labour
plan and charter
29
Minister may direct owner of land or holder/applicant of permit/right to
R 10 000
submit data or information

38(1)(c)
42(1)
42(2)
44
Holder of permission/permit/right MUST manage environmental impacts
R 500 000 or ten years
according to EMP and as ongoing part of the operations
imprisonment or both.
Residue stockpiles must be managed in prescribed manner on a site
A fine or imprisonment of up
demarcated in the EMP
to six months or both
No person may temporarily or permanently deposit residue on any other
site than that demarcated and indicated in the EMP
When any permit/right/permission lapses, the holder may not remove or
Penalty
that
demolish buildings, which may not be demolished in terms of any other
imposed
by
law, which has been identified by the Minister or which is to be retained
Court for similar offence
may
be
Magistrates
by agreement with the landowner.

92
Authorised persons may enter mining sites and require holder of permit to
Penalty as may be imposed
produce documents/ reports/ or any material deemed necessary for
for perjury
inspection
94
95
No person may obstruct or hinder an authorised person in the
performance of their duties or powers under the Act.
for perjury
Holder of a permit/right may not subject employees to occupational
detriment on account of employee disclosing evidence or information to
for perjury
authorised person (official)

All
Inaccurate, incorrect or misleading information
sections
All
Failure to comply with any directive, notice, suspension, order,
sections
instruction, or condition issued
1.4
OTHER RELEVANT LEGISLATION
Compliance with the provisions of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of
2002) and its Regulations does not necessarily guarantee that the applicant is in compliance with other Regulations
and legislation. Other legislation that may be immediately applicable includes, but are not limited to:
The Constitution of South Africa ( Act 108 of 1996)
National Monuments Act, 1969 (Act 28 of 1969);
National Heritage act, 1999 (act 25 of 1999);
National Parks Act, 1976 (Act 57 of 1976);
National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998);
National Environmental Management: Protected areas Act (Act 57 of 2003);
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004);
National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 58 of 2009);
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act 10 of 2004);
The National Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998);
National Veld and Forest fire act (Act 10 of 1989);
Hazardous Substances act (Act 15 of 1973);
Mine Safety and Health Act, 1996 (Act 29 of 1996);
The Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, 1983 (Act 43 of 1983), and
All relevant provincial legislation, municipal by-laws and ordinances.
1.5
WORD DEFINITIONS
In this document, unless otherwise indicated, the following words will have the meanings as indicated here:
Act (The Act)
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002)
Borehole
A hole drilled for the purposes of prospecting i.e. extracting a sample of soil or rock chips by
pneumatic, reverse air circulation percussion drilling, or any other type of probe entering the
surface of the soil.
CARA
the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act
EIA
An Environmental Impact Assessment as contemplated in Section 38(1) (b) of the Act
EMP
an Environmental Management Plan as contemplated in Section 39 of the Act
Fauna
All living biological creatures, usually capable of motion, including insects and predominantly of
protein-based consistency.
Flora
All living plants, grasses, shrubs, trees, etc., usually incapable of easy natural motion and capable
of photosynthesis.
Fence
A physical barrier in the form of posts and barbed wire and/or Silex or any other concrete
construction, (palisade- type fencing included), constructed with the purpose of keeping humans
and animals within or out of defined boundaries.
House
any residential dwelling of any type, style or description that is used as a residence by any human
being
NDA
National Department of Agriculture
NWA
National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998
Pit
Any open excavation
Topsoil
The layer of soil covering the earth which:

(a)
provides a suitable environment for the germination of seed;
(b)
allows the penetration of water;
(c)
is a source of micro-organisms, plant nutrients and in some cases seed; and
(d)
is not of a depth of more than 0,5 meters or such depth as the Minister may prescribe for
a specific prospecting area.
Trench
A type of excavation usually made by digging in a line towards a mechanical excavator and not
pivoting the boom a large, U-shaped hole in the ground, with vertical sides and about 6 8
meters in length. Also a prospecting trench.
Vegetation
DWA
Any and all forms of plants

The Department of Water Affairs both national office and their various regional offices, which are
divided across the country on the basis of water catchment areas.
MPRDA
the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002)
EMPlan
An Environmental Management Plan as contemplated in Regulation 52 of the Mineral and

Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002) this document.
BIOGRAPHIC DETAILS OF THE APPLICANT
2.1 Full name (and surname) of person or company Molokomme and Associates cc
applying for permit or right
2.2 CC registration number
2003/005655/23
2.3 Postal address
PO Box 72313
Lynnwood Ridge
0040
2.4 Physical/ residential address
25 B Gold Circle
Lyttleton Manor Ext 11
Centurion
0046
2.5 Applicants telephone number
+27 452 4117
2.6 Applicants cellular phone number
+27 82 804 0579
2.7 Alternative contacts name
Mr. M. Joseph Maluleke
2.8 Alternative contacts telephone/cell phone numbers +27 82 804 0579

2.9 Full name of the properties on which prospecting Blesboklaagte 296 JS portions 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 22, 23, 34, 36,
operations will be conducted
38, 40, 41, 44, 45, 46, 50, 52, 54, 57, 59, 60, 62, 63, 65, 68,
78, 80, 83, 85, 86, 89, 90, 91, 92, 95, 103, 109, 112, 113,
135, 160, 208, 209, 220, 221; and
Leeuwpoort 283 JS portions 1-4, 9-21, 23, 24, 27-33, 35118, 124 & remaining extent.
2.10
Approximate
centre
(decimal
degrees)
of
prospecting area:
2.11 Magisterial district
29.1965
-25.798
Witbank
2.12 Land owners / Occupiers

See section 13.
2.13 Current uses of surrounding areas

Agriculture
The land use is predominantly agricultural grazing land (natural pastures used for grazing for cattle) but also includes
areas of cultivation (mostly lucern, maize and vegetables) and areas of planted pastures.
Commercial and
subsistence farming occur in the area.

Mining
Various known mining operations (historical or current) exist on the property or on the immediate vicinity of the
property.
Infrastructure
The area is well served by road with the R544 which splits and runs in a South-west (Verena road) and north-south
(Zaaiplaas road) direction on the area, Witbank airport on Blesboklaagte.
Residential
The application area is situated north of Emalahleni. It includes residential areas such as Pine Ridge and Klarinet ext
3. Various 8ha plots and larger farms are included in the area.
2.14 Existing land uses that impact on the environment in the proposed prospecting area?
Leeuwpoort: various small holdings with agricultural activities occur cattle grazing and planted pastures and crops.
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Blesboklaagte: Vacant land owned by the National housing Board (now known as Department of human settlement)
Residential areas such as Pine ridge and Klarinet occur on and next to this farm. The landing strip of the Witbank
airport and Correctional services are found on this farm.
See aerial map above.
2.15 Nearest town:
Emalahleni.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE

PROPOSED PROSPECTING OPERATIONS:
3.1
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED BY PROPOSED PROSPECTING
OPERATIONS: (REGULATION 52(2)(a))

Prospecting activities have a direct influence on the environment. However, terms like contamination and pollution has
little meaning without a reference for comparison. A thorough knowledge of the environmental system is required in
order to interpret the impact. For example, to assess the influence of a number of boreholes on a traversing water
stream, it is important to evaluate the cumulative influence. The calculation of individual contributions to the total effect
would be fraught with errors based mainly on the certainty of these contributions and sensitivity of the monitoring
measurements. Such certainty could theoretically be calculated using multivariate statistical procedures, although the
associated errors would remain un-quantified. Instead, an empirical approach could be followed that would circumvent
the above-mentioned inherent pitfalls. This approach involves measurement of, for example water quality, at the
position along a stream before the boreholes are encountered and a second measurement position after the boreholes
have been encountered. By taking cognizance of additional factors, the contribution of the boreholes in terms of river
pollution could be elegantly established. Thus, by studying the environmental system and grasping the contributing
parameters and the receiving environment, it is possible to understand the cumulative impacts, also known as a
cumulative effects assessment (CEA). Cumulative effects can occur when impacts are: (1) additive (incremental); (2)
interactive; (3) sequential; or synergistic.
It is not practical to analyze the cumulative effects of an action on every environmental receptor, the list of
environmental effects must focus on those that are truly meaningful. Therefore, the approach that was followed in this
investigation was to assess the receiving environment holistically and to quantify the various individual impacts in a
cumulative manner.
3.2
Description of the landscape surrounding the proposed operation (Open veldt/ valley/ flowing
landscape/ steep slopes)

The topography associated with the study area varies from rolling to moderately undulating landscape. The study area
is situated in the eastern region of Mpumalanga, which is characterised by a gently undulating plateau with fairly broad
to narrowly incised valleys such as the Olifants River valley. The general elevation of the area lies between 1 400 m and
1 600 m above mean sea level (mamsl). To the west of Witbank lies a high point of 1650 m, although the town lies at
an average altitude of approximately 1 560 m.
3.2.1
Describe the type of soil found on the surface of the site
The soils in the study area vary from deep, red to yellow-brown friable soils (mainly belonging to the Hutton and
Avalon forms), to shallow soils with rock (mainly Mispah forms). Few areas with either structured soils or poorly-drained
soils occur.
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The topsoil is between 300 and 600mm deep.

3.2.2
What plants, trees and grasses grow naturally in the area around the site?
Rand Highveld Grassland

Rand Highveld Grassland is found in the highly variable landscape with extensive sloping plains and ridges in the
Gauteng, North-West, Free State and Mpumalanga Provinces. The vegetation type is found in areas between rocky
ridges from Pretoria to Witbank, extending onto ridges in the Stoffberg and Roossenekal regions as well as in the
vicinity of Derby and Potchefstroom, extending southwards and north-eastwards from there. The vegetation is species
rich, sour grassland alternating with low shrubland on rocky outcrops. The most common grasses on the plains belong
to the genera Themeda, Eragrostis, Heteropogon and Elionurus. High numbers of herbs, especially Asteraceae are also
found. In rocky areas shrubs and trees prevail and are mostly Protea caffra, Acacia caffra, Celtis Africana and Rhus spp.
This vegetation type is poorly conserved (approx 1 %) and has a target of 24 % of the vegetation type to be
conserved. Due to the low conservation status this vegetation type is classified as endangered.
More than half of the vegetation type has been transformed by cultivation, plantations, urbanisation or dam-building.
Scattered aliens (most prominently Acacia mearnsii) are present in the unit. A large percentage of exotic species are
found in the study area and most areas are already highly impacted by mining or anthropogenic activities. However,
sensitive floral areas, such as wetlands, are present as well as protected species within the secondary grasslands or
riparian zones.
Eastern Highveld grass:
The invasive indigenous shrub, Seriphium plumosum, is dominant in many parts of this community, sometimes even
forming closed shrubland. Elsewhere, Imperata cylindrica is dominant, often in association with Helichrysum
aureonitens; this species association often indicates temporarily / seasonally wet soils. Eragrostis curvula is also very
common, also indicating past disturbance. Only 24 species were recorded in this vegetation community, of which 4
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(17%) are invasive alien species. Species richness in sample quadrats varied from 8-11 species per 100m (n=2),
which is much lower than typical untransformed Highveld grassland.
The low overall species list, low species richness per 100m and the dominance of Seriphium plumosum reflects the
transformed and degraded nature of this site. The floristic composition is not in any way representative of Eastern
Highveld Grassland. The only species of conservation concern recorded was a Crinum species that could not be
identified with certainty as it was not in flower. However, both the likely species (Crinum macowanii and Crinum
bulbispermum) have a status of Declining and thus are of conservation concern. Even so, since the vegetation
community is not representative of a threatened grassland type, and shows evidence of a long history of degradation, it
is only allocated a Low significance for plant species of conservation importance.
Red data species
No know red data species occur within this application area.
3.2.3
Fauna naturally occur in the area
The fauna of the region are typical of the Highveld in its currently developed state, in that there are regionally limited
species and numbers. It is unlikely that a number of larger mammals exist within the project area, due to the fact that
agriculture and historical mining practices have significantly altered the environment. However, relatively diverse fauna
is still expected.
In a previous soil survey of the area (Red Earth, 2004), numerous observations were made of steenbok, common
duiker, black backed jackal and spring hare; while evidence of yellow mongoose, porcupine and smaller rodents have
been recorded. It is likely that many of the faunal species are attracted to the permanent water supply, on the site.
Except for the insects, fish and amphibians, it is unlikely that any of the mammals would be unable to migrate out of
the project area if prospecting takes place.
Species of Special Concern (SSC) include those listed in the relevant Red Data Book. The habitats most likely to contain
any of these species are the secondary grassland and wetland areas bordering the stream that runs through the study
site. No SSCs, however, have been observed in the vicinity of the study area as of yet.
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No protected areas (game parks/nature reserves, monuments, etc) close to the proposed operation.
3.3
The type of equipment that will be used:
1. Equipment used:
One drill rig mounted on a 10-tonne truck or trailer.
One 2 200 litre water tanker
One 4x2 bakkie
2. Materials used:
Diesel 4 litres/meter (320 litres per day per drill rig)
Grease
Hydraulic oil
1x 50 kg bag of cement/A:B Expansion foam per borehole
Tools picks, shovels, etc.
3. Storage of materials
Hazardous materials (e.g. diesel, grease & oil) will be stored in sealed containers within drip trays on site.
4. Spillages:
Drip trays will be used to store all hazardous materials.
Drip trays will be used under the bakkies and drill rig truck while they are parked on site.
Should any spillages occur, they will be dealt with immediately and cleaned using appropriate remediation.
Spillages from drip trays will be disposed off in the empty jerry cans
5. Personnel:
One crew
Crew consists of 4 labourers and 1 supervisor
Total employees = 5
6. Transportation to site:
Personnel:
Five seater equipped 4x4 bakkie
The crew will travel to and from site each day. There will be no camp sites on site.
Crew will move to next borehole site after finishing drilling
Equipment & Materials:
The rig will move onto site and then move to the next borehole site after finishing drilling.
The rig will remain on site and will not be removed from site until it has finished drilling.
Diesel will be transported in a small trailer/bakkie mounted diesel bowser to the site.
Hazardous materials will be bought onto site in sealed containers with the crews.
Water tanker will move onto site each day and move to the next borehole together with the crew.
All tools needed for the drilling process will be transported to the site in the supervisors bakkie.
7. Sanitation:
Chemical toilets
One toilet per site in a central location within a 50 m radius of the borehole site
Service provider to service toilets once a week
8. Waste:
Waste drums (1 x 210l drum) will be used for general waste disposal.
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Drums will be covered with lids to prevent wind-blown litter.

Waste will be removed the same day by the labourers.
Waste removed from site will be disposed of as general domestic waste.
Borehole core will be disposed of at an accredited facility.
The lining of the sump will be disposed off at a hazardous/domestic waste site once the drilling process is
finished.
9. Water:
Potable
Employees will take their own water on to site with them.
Supervisor will ensure that there is additional potable water available in a 25l container if labourers run short.
Process water
Water will be transported to the site from the farm water supple at the farmstead
Will use 400 litres/day to drill borehole
An above surface collapsible tank will be used as a sump.
10. Safety:
Each borehole site will be barricaded with four pegs and safety tape
Safety boards will be erected to indicate that PPE is necessary on site.
11. Excavations:
No excavations will be made
12. Topsoil removal & storage:
No topsoil will be removed from the drilling site.
The topsoil contours at the drilling point may be disturbed during drilling but will be re-established once drilling
has been completed.
13. Noise:
Noise levels drill rig 85 dBA at 15 m.
14. Dust:
Vehicles will be limited to driving at 40km/hr on site.
Dust from vehicles will be negligible along access roads as the crew bakkie will only drive the road three times
and the drill rig will use the existing road once to access the site and then move from borehole to borehole.
15. Rehabilitation & closure:
Boreholes will be plugged with cement or expansion foam to 1metre from surface.
The natural contours of the top soil will be re-established and compacted areas scarified by hand.
No re-seeding will be done since vegetation re-growth in this area is exceptional.
16. Monitoring:
Inspection of the site will take place on a daily basis by the supervisor.
Incidents will be reported immediately to the supervisor on site as per the attached incident reporting format.
An Environmental Performance Assessment Report (EPAR) will be submitted to DMR as per the MPRDA.
17. General:
Depths of boreholes approx. 30m
Diameter of boreholes between 65.8 mm and 225 mm.
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It is expected that only vertical drilling will be done.

No boreholes will be located within a 100m zone from dams/streams.
No boreholes will be located within 150m from the runways.
Plan/layout of drill rig site.
Parking
area
Chemical toilet
Barricaded area
Drill rig and drilling rods

Sumps
Borehole
Figure 1. Example of demarcated drill rig site.

All prospecting activities would be conducted according to the protocols stipulated in Attachment D.
IMPACT
OF
THE
PROPOSED
OPERATION
ON
THE
NATURAL
ENVIRONMENT?
(REGULATION 52(2)(b))
A summary of the proposed boreholes site descriptions are provided in the table below including distance to closest
water body and closest other infrastructure:
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Table 1. Proposed bore hole positions indicating distances to nearest water body or other infrastructure
BH Nr.
BH1
29.19596
BH2
29.20699
BH3
29.21799
BH4
29.18503
BH5
29.19599
BH6
29.21291
BH7
29.22657
BH8
29.22601
BH9
29.20703
BH10
29.19686
BH11
29.18503
BH12
29.17407
BH13
29.16307
BH14
29.16305
BH15
29.17535
BH16
29.18503
BH17
29.19607
BH18
29.20702
BH19
29.22238
BH20
29.23448
BH21
29.21799
BH22
29.20703
BH23
29.19599
BH24
29.18503
BH25
29.19599
BH26
BH27
Farm
-25.76646 Leeuwpoort
Approx. distance from

Water body
Portion
Approx. distance to
infrastructure
29
381 m
29
187 m
122 m
Closest Infrastructure Remark
94
195 m
116 m
Dwellings
645 m
609 m
Dwellings
10
412 m
425 m
dwellings
640 m
67 m
Witbank-Zaaihoek road
67 m
83
129 m
290 m
Dwelling
1055 m
389 m
Wind mill
86
229 m
89 m
Dwelling
116
100 m
70 m
Dwelling
36
1076 m
113 m
Dwelling
1561 m
121 m
Witbank-Verena Rd.
621 m
299 m
Dwelling
298 m
445 m
Dwelling
RE
143 m
534 m
Power line
11
101 m
300 m
Dwelling
12
261 m
75 m
72
256 m
139 m
RE
716 m
83 m, 229m
RE
661 m
671 m
Power line
RE
160 m
261 m
Pine ridge Township
780 m
145 m
Witbank-Verena Rd.
27
344 m
344 m
Sewage works
Dwellings
Power line, dwelling
29.19599
-25.84919 Blesboklaagte
44
396 m
Abandoned mine
29.20703
44
510 m
310 m
Klarinet township development
BH28
29.20702
62
165 m
Road
BH29
29.20051
44
127 m
Road
BH30
29.19059
44
648 m
Power line.
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4.1.1
What will the ultimate depth of the proposed prospecting operations be?
4.1.2
Total area of all excavations?
~30 m
No excavations are envisaged for this project.

Portable tanks will be used for water supply at
the drill rig during drilling to act as sumps.
4.1.3
Number of prospecting boreholes
30 Bore Holes
The positions of all proposed bore holes (30 in total) are indicated on the relevant map found in Attachment A. These
bore holes will be drilled during Phase 2 prospecting*. The bore hole positions will be finalized after positive results
from phase 1 is evident. Phase 3 prospecting will be initiated once data from Phase 2 has been interpreted and is
warrented.
Proposed bore hole position coordinates are provided in the table below as well as on the maps in Attachement A. See
also the Prospecting work programme in Attachment B.
* Please note that Phase 1 prospecting constitutes non-invasive desk-top work see Attachment B
4.1.4
Will employees prepare food on the site and collect firewood?
No camp site will be constructed on site. Food will be brought to site by employees. No fire wood would be collected
on site.
4.1.5
Water for prospecting
No water will be extracted from a river, stream, dam or pan for use by the proposed operation.
Water will be trucked (using a tanker truck or bakkie) to the drill sites (Approximately 400 litres will be used daily
per borehole.) unless an agreement with a land owner, to extract the necessary water from a farm bore holes, can be
reached. The negotiation will include the use of existing pump infrastructure.
4.1.6
Distance of operation from open water (dam, river, pan, lake)?
4.1.7
The estimate depth of the water table/ borehole
See table 1, Pg 15.

5 30
meters
10
Litres
Exact aquifer depths per borehole will be determined during drilling.

4.1.8
Volume of water per day utilize for employees?
Employees will provide their own negligible volumes of potable water for personal use. The supervisor will ensure that
25 potable water will daily be available at site.
4.1.9
Toilet facilities will be made available to workers?
4.1.10 Would it be necessary to construct roads to access the proposed operations?
5
5.1
Chemical toilet
No
TIME FACTOR
Time period for prospecting operations conducted on this particular site?
The prospecting work program would be based on a phased approach over a 3 year period. Continuation of the
prospecting activities would be dependent on the successful completion of tasks constituting an orderly progressive
geological investigation. See Prospecting work programme, Attachment B and C.1.8.
IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED OPERATION ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
(REGULATION 52(2)(b))
6.1.1
Number of employees
Approximately 5 male drill operators will be employed to conduct drilling on site. One geologist and one
environmentalist will be employed to interpret the core samples and to ensure effective environmental management
and rehabilitation. Contractors will be appointed to conduct the operations.
6.1.2
Operational hours
Work hours: 08h00 17h00 (Monday Friday).

6.1.3
Distance to residential area
6.1.4
Distance to the nearest fence/windmill/house/dam/built structure?
See table 1, pg 15.

See table 1, pg 15.
IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED OPERATION ON THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT. REGULATION 52(2)(b)

No graves or old buildings were found in the vicinity of the bore hole positions during the site visits. Should signs of
possible archaeological sites be encountered operations will cease for investigation by a specialist.
SPECIFIC REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
8.1
Air quality Management and Control (Regulation 64)
Describe how the operation will impact on the quality of the air, taking into account predominant wind direction and
other affected parties in the downwind zone:
Regional climate is typical of the Highveld:

-
Warm summers (12 to 29C) and cold winters (-3 to 20C)
Prevailing winds are northwest and southeast with an average speed of 5.4 km/hour
Average annual rainfall recorded at the Witbank Station was 696 mm with a maximum of 1032 mm
Average precipitation per annum was 696 mm rain falls mainly between October and March.
Average precipitation is cyclical.
Mean minimum and maximum daily temperature is 15C and 27C respectively in January and 18C and 2C
respectively in July.
Average A-pan evaporation is 221 mm in January and 112 mm in July.
Gusty winds are normally experienced during August and September;
Hailstorms occur between October and December
Frost normally occurs between May and August.
During prospecting operations itself, dust level impact on neighbouring communities is expected to be negligible since
the drilling process is a wet process and does not require compressed air such as in percussion drilling.
8.2
Fire Prevention (Regulation 65)
Applicants for permits, rights or permissions involving coal or bituminous rock must:
Indicate on a plan where the coal or rock discard dump will be located
N/A. No discard dumps are forseen.
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8.3
Noise control (Regulation 66)
Indicate how much noise the operation will generate, and how it will impact on the surrounding environment, which
might be influenced by noise from your operation.
Prospecting operation is a relatively quiet activity. Prospect drilling cause a noise of approximately 85 dBA at 15 m.
These sounds diminish logarithmically over distance. An environmental noise survey for these prospecting operations is
therefore not required. At present no noise rating levels are listed for non-residential rural districts. If however, future
prospecting operations are conducted in an area where rural residential areas (e.g. Farmsteads) may be affected; a
base line environmental noise assessment should be conducted. PPE for the protection of drilling staff from noise in the
immediate vicinity of the drilling rig will however be strictly enforced.
Equivalent Continuous Rating Level for Noise (LReq,T) dBA
Type of District
Outdoors
Indoors with Windows closed
Day-night
Daytime
Night-time
Day-night
Daytime
Night-time
a) Rural district
45
45
35
35
35
25
b) Suburban district
50
50
40
40
40
30
c) Urban district
55
55
45
45
45
35
60
60
50
50
50
40
Residential
Non Residential Districts

d)
Urban
districts
(some
workshops,
business premises and main roads)

e) Central business districts
65
65
55
55
55
45
f) Industrial districts
70
70
60
60
60
50
8.4
Blasting, vibration and shock (Regulation 67)
Please indicate whether any blasting operations will be conducted.

Blasting:
8.5
Yes/ No
How often?
N/A
Disposal of waste material (Regulation 69)
Indicate on your plan where waste will be dumped in relation to the beneficiation works/ washing pans Also indicate
below how domestic waste material will be managed.
The drilling fluids at each drilling borehole is to be trapped in a drilling sump. The PVC lined sump system will ensure
that no water run off from the intended prospecting process contaminate the environment. Users of surrounding water
sources will not be affected down stream by the prospecting activities. In addition, biodegradable drilling lubricants are
used to minimize the impact of these drilling waters on the environment.
Domestic waste will be collected in a 210 drum and will be removed daily.
8.6
Soil pollution and erosion control (Regulation 70)
8.6.1
Indicate how topsoil will be handled on the area.
No topsoil will be removed from the drilling site.

The topsoil contours at the drilling point may be disturbed during drilling but will be re-established once drilling has
been completed
8.6.2
Describe how spills of oil, grease, diesel, acid or hydraulic fluid will be dealt with.
Any effluent containing oil, grease or other industrial substances will be collected in a suitable container and removed
from the site, either for resale or for appropriate disposal at a recognized facility. Spills will be cleaned immediately to
the satisfaction of the DMR and to the standards and the requirements of the relevant South African legislation. Drip
trays will be used at all Drilling machines to minimize the occurrence of oil spills. Refer Attachment D: Procedure 2, 6,
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7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12.

8.6.3
Briefly describe the storage facilities available for the above fluids:
The hydrocarbon fluids will be stored in properly sealed containers, in designated areas. Less than 30 m3 of dangerous
goods, including petrol, diesel, petroleum gas or paraffin will be stored at any one location or site.
Refer Attachment D: Procedure 2, 8, 11 & 12.
8.7
Emergency preparedness
8.7.1
Potential emergency situations.
Accidental exposure of employees to hazardous substances

Accidental fires
Vehicle accidents
Compromising of Surface or Groundwater
8.7.2
Emergency preparedness procedure.
Notification process
There are six main steps in managing an emergency, from the identification of the situation to final close off. They are
as follows:
-
Find and identify
Ensure human safety
Reporting
Containment and clean-up
Corrective action
Monitoring
An environmental emergency is an unplanned event, which has the potential to result in a significant adverse
environmental impact and/or could result in legal liability to Keldoron Mining in terms of environmental legislation
requirements. The following define most likely potential environmental emergencies:
-
Hydrocarbon spills or leaks
Surface fires, including veld fires
chemical spill
Transportation accident
This standard procedure aim is to identify potential for and respond to accidents and emergency situations, and for
preventing and mitigating the environmental impacts that may be associated with them. Below are the objectives of
the above-mentioned procedure:
To ensure quick and controlled response to environmental emergencies through the use of correct personnel and
equipment.
To prevent incidents from becoming more extensive through the timeouts contact and arrival of trained personnel
on site.
To establish a management mechanism from which a range of safety, environmental and health issues can be dealt
with should they arise
Reporting is effective and corrective/follow-up actions are implemented

This procedure contains information relevant to all employees and contractors. It is the responsibility of all employees
to familiarize themselves with the contents of this procedure. Furthermore, Molokkomme and Associates should ensure
that all contractors have access to this procedure and the requirements contained herein.
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Emergency equipment and supplies

There will be a directory of emergency equipment and other supplies on site as well as person/s responsible for the
equipment.
Surface Fires
In the event of a fire, the procedure to be followed is provided in Section 18 of the National Veld and Forest Fires Act,
1998 (Act 101 of 1998). The said Act provides for the notification of relevant affected parties, access to land on which a
fire is burning for the purpose of extinguishing it, and requires that the fire protection officer of the area be informed,
as well as those of surrounding areas to which the fire may spread. An emergency procedure will be developed in
conjunction with the landowners and the local fire department to ensure in the event of a surface fire, the requirements
of the National Veld and Forest Fires Act will be met.
Fire procedure for fuel fires:
The dangers when approaching and extinguishing these types of fires are:
BLEVE boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion
Fire spread due to ruptured containers (damage to adjacent structures)
Heat causing burn wounds
Toxic fumes and gasses that are set off during the fire (respiratory damage)
Fire extinguishing procedure
Approach the fire down wind to prevent the fire ream being exposed to toxic gasses and heat.
Park the fire engine a safe distance away from the fire scene
Evacuate all employees in surrounding buildings
Barricade all roads towards the tank farm so that nobody can enter.
Fire team to activate foam system, this is to prevent a fire spread to adjacent tanks in the bund wall
When fire in the bund is extinguished the next step is to cool down the adjacent tanks with water and then only to
spray the burning tank with foam.
It is important to know that a tank that is almost empty has a greater risk to explode than a full tank
If on your approach you observe that the tank shows signs of bulging or cracks, do not attempt to extinguish, this is
a true sign that a BLEVE will occur.
Evacuate the scene to a safe distance immediately.
If the fire gets out of control on your arrival, call the fire brigade.
Fire procedure for grass fires

Dangers:
Toxic fumes that might be set free if plastic is present
Heat radiated during the fire.
Extinguishing procedure
When approaching the scene of the fire it is always important to take the wind direction in consideration.
Position the fire engine at a safe place so that if the wind changes direction, escape is possible. The fire engine
must always be placed on open ground or where the grass has already burned.
Assess the scene of the fire. When it is safe to extinguish the fire, use water. Water is less expensive and is one of
the best extinguishing mediums.
If the fire is too large in area get help from mining i.e. Graders and water carts
Important When there is no danger that the fire can cause damage to property or lives and there is a fire brake
around the fire leave it to burn out.
If there is no wind present it is always important to do back burning to control the fire and prevent it from getting
out of control.
Fire procedure for earthmoving and machinery fires
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Dangers:
The main problems when attempting to extinguish these types of fires are:
Excessive heat that is released during the fire
BLEVE. There are two areas of concern i.e. the fuel tank and hydraulic tank which can explode during the fire
Toxic fumes that are released during the fire from the tyres, hydraulic hoses and the interior of the machine
Extinguishing procedure
The operator must stop and switch off the machine.
Operator must activate the automatic suppression system either inside the cab or outside
When the fire is extinguished by the suppression system, the battery terminals must be removed to prevent any
short that may occur due to open wires that might have been caused by the fire.
When the fire cannot be extinguished by the suppression system the fire ream must use large amounts of foam to
The fire ream must only approach the machine when it is safe to do so i.e. when the tyres are deflated and there
extinguish the fire.

are no signs that a BLEVE can occur.
Compromising of Surface or Groundwater Protection Measures
All compromised berms and other surface or groundwater protection measures will immediately be repaired and
stabilised to avoid further contamination of clean areas with dirty water and the impacts associated therewith. Also
refer to Spill Management Procedure below.
Hydrocarbon Spills or Leaks from Machinery
All areas affected by spills of hydrocarbons will be remedied immediately. Soil rehabilitation by land farming, or other
means will be initiated immediately, and the necessary measures will be taken to ensure that pollution of surface water
and groundwater does not occur. Also refer to Spill Management Procedure below.
Spill management
Spill management procedure
Major Risk Incident or Emergency
Assess the situation and determine the hazard and extent of the spill, taking into account the quantity of the
spillage and the danger of the substance. Refer to MSDS of the substance spilled to identify hazard.
Raise the alarm and evacuate the area.
Contact the Site Manager, detailing the substance, quality, severity, location and possible environmental impact.
Demarcate the area where the substance was spilled.
If possible try to contain the spill with the correct control measures i.e. bunding, etc.
Ensure not to endanger anyone or yourself by doing this. Refer to MSDS of the substance spilled for correct
handling and control of the spill.
The Site Manager must contact the relevant person(s) to attend to the situation.
Major emergency event reporting

A serious event that could lead to danger to the public or the environment (death or sustaining impact on the
environment) must include an external report to the national and provincial department and the municipality containing
the:
Nature of the incident
Substances and quantities and accurate effect on persons and environment
Initial measures to minimise impacts
Causes of the incident
Avoidance measures
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8.8
If significant impacts on any element
8.9
How will the negative impacts on
of the environment mentioned in Section 3 to
the environment be mitigated or managed?
8.6 above have been identified, summarise all
(as described in 8.8 (Regulation 57(2)(c))
8.10
Management
and
concurrent rehabilitation cost.
8.11
Final
rehabilitation cost
of them here: (Regulation 52(2)(c))

1. Geophysical survey: Gamma Gamma and Natural
N.A.
Nil
Nil
N.A.
Nil
Nil
3. Aerial surveys
Take into account that other air traffic may be
Nil
Nil
At this stage it is not envisaged that any aerial
encountered. Follow aviation rules.
R9,000.00
Visual inspection
R5,200.00
Gamma down-hole wire line logging will be done on a

sample of boreholes
2. Geological mapping:
Due to the fact that there is limited outcrop no more
surface geological mapping is needed
surveys will be carried out.

A new magnetic airborne survey has been budgeted
for to help solve the complex dolerite structures.
4. Surface drilling (Potentially HQ Diamond Core
All completed bore holes will be cased and
30 x R300.00
Drilling)
plugged. The short access tracks to the drilling
30 x R75.00(cement)
R2,250.00
sites will be scarified and re-seeded using a
Labour @ R200.00/day
R3,000.00
indigenous pioneer grass mix. All bore holes will
Track rehab 4.32km@R480.00/km
and
drilling
equipment/support
access
vehicle
be monitored for rehabilitation status.

Procedure 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 & 12.
5. Spillage of chemicals, oils etc.
Any effluent containing oil, grease or other

industrial substances will be collected in a suitable
container and removed from the site, either for
resale or for appropriate disposal at a recognized
facility. To contain non-biodegradable oil and fuel
spills, drip pans or PVC lining shall be installed
before stationary drill rigs are erected. Spills will
be cleaned immediately to the satisfaction of the
DMR.
R2073.60
Tractor (scarify track)
R1,500.00
R3,000.00
Procedure 2, 3, 6, 8, 11 & 12.

6. Waste disposal
Domestic waste: Will be removed from site by
R500.00
R1,200.00
employees.
Process water and oils: Portable sumps/PVC lined
sumps will be used for wastewater and grease
and oil polluted fluids
Discard of Contaminated/ Hazardous waste
Procedure 2, 3, 9 & 12
7. Storage of hydrocarbon fluids
Dangerous goods of combined capacity less than
Nil
30 m3 will be stored at any one location or site.

These will be stored in properly sealed containers,
in designated areas.
Procedure 2, 3, 8, 11 & 12.
8. Dust suppression
Access tracks in the operational areas would be
Nil
sprayed with water. Standard procedures would

be implemented to suppress dust at drilling sites.
9. Noise monitoring
Noise levels from drilling would be less disturbing
Nil
than that from vehicular and other urban sources.

Procedure 3, 11, 12.
Total
R21,323.60
R6,400.00
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FINANCIAL PROVISION: (Regulation 54)
The amount that is necessary for the rehabilitation of damage caused by the operation, both sudden closure
during the normal operation of the project and at final, planned closure will be estimated by the regional office of
the DMR, based on the information supplied in this document. This amount will reflect how much it will cost the
Department to rehabilitate the area disturbed in case of liquidation or abscondence.
Enter the amount of financial provision required here: R27,723.60
What method will be used to furnish DMR with this financial provision?
Cash deposit
Bank guarantee
Trust Fund
Other: (specify) (Note: other methods must be approved by the Minister)
The standard formats for each of these types of guarantees are available from your regional office of the DMR.
10 MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

10.1
Monitoring and performance assessment
Regulation 55 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002) clearly describes
the process and procedure as well as requirements for monitoring and auditing of the performance of this plan to
adequately address environmental impacts from the operation. The following information must be provided:
10.2
Description on how the adequacy of this programme will be assessed and how any
inadequacies will be addressed. (Regulations 55(1) and 52(2)(e))

Example: I will, on a bi-monthly basis, check every aspect of my operation against the prescriptions given in
Section 15 of this document and, if I find that certain aspects are not addressed or impacts on the environment
are not mitigated properly, I will rectify the identified inadequacies immediately.
Every aspect of the operation will be checked bi-monthly against the prescriptions in Section 15 and the
procedures of this document. Should an aspect not addressed or impacts on the environment not be mitigated
properly, the inadequacies will be rectified immediately. Attachment D: Procedure 3 & 11.
11 CLOSURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES: (Regulation 52(2)(f))

Clearly state the intended end use for the area prospected/mined after closing of operations
Should the program prove to be successful, Molokomme and Associates cc Holdings Ltd. aims to conduct
feasibility studies to determine the viability of a mining operations prior to applying for a Mining Authorization.
11.1
Description of the environment after a closure certificate has been obtained.
Drilling Site
All boreholes shall be covered and made safe by means of a concrete/AB Foam cap/plug, unless otherwise
determined by the Regional Manager. On cultivated land, where practicable, a concrete cap shall be installed at
least 1 m below the surface. Boreholes shall be backfilled and compacted with appropriate inert material and soil.
No foreign matter such as rubble or waste material shall be introduced into the boreholes.
Where drilling sites have been denuded of vegetation/grass or where soils have been compacted or crust formed,
the surface shall be ripped or ploughed and if necessary appropriately fertilized to allow vegetation to grow
rapidly.
Photographs of the drilling site shall be taken at selected points before, during prospecting, and after rehabilitation
and kept on record to inform the Regional Manager. Procedure 11.

Bulk Sampling
At this stage it is not envisaged that any bulk sampling and testing exercise will be carried out.
Note: The proposed end-state of your area must be consulted with interested and affected parties in terms of
Regulation 52(2)(g). Details of the acceptability of the end-state must appear in the section below.
12 CLOSURE
Regulations 56 to 62 outline the entire process of mine closure, and these are copied in Section 15 of this
document, both as a guide to applicants on the process to be followed for mine closure, and also to address the
legal responsibility of the applicant with regard to the proper closure of his operation. In terms of Section 37 of
the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002), the holder of a permit is liable for
any and all environmental damage or degradation emanating from his/her operation, until a closure certificate is
issued in terms of Section 43 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002).
13 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (Regulation 52(2)(g))

In terms of the above regulation consultation with interested and affected person or persons must take place
prior to the approval of the environmental management plan. This regulation is quoted below for ease of
reference.
"a record of the public participation undertaken and the results thereof"
13.1
Any comments lodged by an interested and affected person or persons in terms of section 10(1)(b) of
the Act, must be in writing and addressed to the relevant Regional Manager.
13.2
Any objections lodged by an interested and affected person or persons against the application for a right
or permit in terms of the Act, must set out clearly and concisely the facts upon which it is based and
must be addressed to the relevant Regional Manager in writing.
13.3
The Regional Manager must make known by way of publication in a local newspaper or at the office of
the Regional Manager, that an application for a right or permit in terms of the Act has been received.
In the table below, please list the names of people or organisations likely to be influenced by the proposed
operations (these might include neighbours, other water users, etc.) Kindly indicate how these people were
consulted (eg. By letter or by phone) and provide proof of that consultation. What were the main concerns/
objections raised by the interested and affected parties to the proposed operation?
13.1.1 Management of Social environment.
All contact with affected parties shall be courteous at all times.
The rights of the affected parties shall be
respected.
A complaints register shall be kept on site. Details of complaints should be incorporated into the audits as part of
No interruptions other than those negotiated shall be allowed to any essential services
Damage to infrastructure shall not be tolerated and any damage shall be rectified immediately by the contractor.
the monitoring process. The register is to be tabled during site meetings.
A record of all damage and remedial actions shall be kept on site.
Where possible unskilled labour opportunities should be afforded to local community members
Equal opportunities for employment should be created to ensure that the local female population also have access
to these opportunities. Females should be encouraged to apply for positions.
Payment should comply with applicable labour law legislation in terms of minimum wages.
Attachment C: I&AP Consultation provide an example of the letter sent to all identified land owners/occupiers.
27
Farm
Farm No Portion
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
6 R/E
7R/E
9
11
12
22
33
34 R/E
36
38
40
41
44 R/E
45
46 R/E
50 R/E
52 R/E
54
57 R/E
59
60
62 R/E
62 R/E
63
65
68
78
80
83
85
86
89
90
91
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
296
283
283
283
283
283
92
95
103
109R/E
112
113
135
160
208
209
220
221
RE
1 R/E
2 RE
3 RE
4
Title deed
number
T39540/1985
T12544/1980
T28189/1983
T12544/1980
T20030/1979
T12544/1980
T12544/1980
T21719/1979
T21719/1979
T18125/1979
T8239/1980
T120750/1999
T12544/1980
T12544/1980
T7074/1980
T7391/1980
T12544/1980
T19639/1979
T17997/1979
T10106/1979
T7225/2010
T7225/2010
T6968/1979
T15317/1979
T63603/2002
T66865/1997
T9628/1979
T40332/1979
T40332/1979
T46809/1979
T44167/1980
T18125/1979
T44167/1980
T18125/1979
T19639/1979
T52590/1980
T92030/2002
T10325/1979
T17241/1979
T28892/1979
T83826/1999
T83697/1993
T18981/2008
T155143/2004
T24488/1944
Surname
Tswai
Volschenk
Volschenk
Name
Contact Details:
Mobile
Email
dtswai@wit.mpu.gov.za
Johannes Ernest
Lucas Cornelius
Simelane
Rossouw
CN
Potgieter
Theuns
Greyvensteyn
Company
Witgro Pty Ltd
National Housing Board
No longer exists
Anglo Operations LTD

Emalahleni Local Municipality
Hendrina Magdalena
simelanecn@emalahleni.gov.za

Ingwe Surface Holdings Ltd
Sarovic inv pty ltd

Smith Broers Trust
Mgibecommunal prop association
Margaret Ann
RSA
829246072
0136566789/29
0829246072@vodamail.co.za
sladja@lantic.net
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
9
10
11
12
T63745/1992
T12455/1983
T34560/2005
T1297/2009
Van der Merwe

Du Plooy
Jumbo
JJ
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
13
14
T11024/2009
T17623/2008
MASINGA
HENDRICK MOTHAISA
Leeuwpoort
283
15
T58426/2001
Leeuwpoort
283
16
T7675/2011
Taljaard
Louis
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
283
283
17
17
18
19
20
21
T6789/1993
T6789/1993
T22269/1992
T14763/2010
T90416/1999
T47348/2004
KOCH
KOCH
VAN VREDEN
HERMANUS JACOBUS
Johanna Elizabeth
SUSARA ELIZABETH
NKOSI
MAHLANGU
MFANA SOLOMON
JABILE JOHANNA
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
23
24
T43255/1997
T13438/1994
Van Dyk
Collen
Frederick Jacobus
CHARLES PHILLIP
Leeuwpoort
283
27
T11234/1959
Cholich
Leeuwpoort
283
28
T9858/1989
DU BRUYN
Sladja
GEORGE ALBERT
WELLS
VAN DYK
FREDERICK JACOBUS
Jumbo van der Merwe Trust

VECHTVALLEI BOERDERY CC
EARLYWORX 567 PTY LTD
MANALA MGIBE COMMUNAL PROP ASSOC
jumbotrust@mweb.co.za
vechtvallei@mweb.co.za
0765074200
MANALA MGIBE COMMUNAL PROP ASSOC
THUBELIHLE ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL
SERVICES CC
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC
OF SOUTH AFRICA
074026986
0724466015
tvvreeden@anglocoal.co.za
MANALA MGIBE CPA
0763754912
Sarovic inv pty ltd
0136566789/29
himo@mweb.co.za
cpcollen@gmail.com
sadja@lantic.net

OF SOUTH AFRICA
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
29
30
T148/2012
T131638/2007
Leeuwpoort
283
31
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
32
33
35
36
T16561/2005
T87632/2007
T19274/2008
T19777/2008
FOURIE
MAHLANGU
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
37
37
T50012/1988
T50012/1988
Kemp
Kemp
Leeuwpoort
283
38
T588/1968
Malherbe
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
39
40
41
41
T2444/2010
T1387/2012
T48126/2007
T48126/2007
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
42
43
T10875/2008
T7489/2010
Steyn
Horn
Riaan
Susanna Catrina
Leeuwpoort
283
44
T47469/2002
Khumalo
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
44
45
T47469/2002
T121997/2006
Khumalo
Dzanga
Paul Fana
Imelda Felizitas
Philistas
Panganai
info@komakietievenues.co.za
*** NO LONGER EXISTS - SEE

ENDORSEMENTS ***
NICOLAAS JOHANNES
FREDERICK
NEHEMIAH DUMISANI
Manala Mgibe Communal Prop Assoc
Ngomane
DHLAMINI
Mabena
Mabena
Lourens Johannes
Christoffel
Sandra
0136520139
Johan Leon
GABRIEL BONGINKOSI
SIPHO JABULANI
Sayitsheni Petrus
Nomvula Maria
gbnomane@tandz.co.za
0823059831
gerrie.harmse@gamil.com
082940 8987
29
Leeuwpoort
283
46 R/E
T44618/1983
Van der Merwe
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
47
48
49
50
T7411/2012
T3606/2012
T4288/2009
T4288/2009
Ngomane
NATLHONG
Leeuwpoort
283
51
T35541/1979
Steenberg
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
52
53
53
54
T53171/2006
T29995/1989
T29995/1989
T27896/1996
Voster
Joubert
Joubert
Ellis
Leeuwpoort
283
54
T27896/1996
Ellis
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
55
55
56 R/E
T110166/2001
T110166/2001
T18972/2008
Harmse
Harmse
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
57
58
58
T4590/2011
T138857/2007
T138857/2007
Masango
Bezuidenhout
White
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
59
60
T23176/2001
T1297/2009
Leeuwpoort
283
61
T6453/2009
Leeuwpoort
283
62
T18645/2008
Mabena
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
63
64
T13518/1977
T49293/1998
Deysel
Hall
Leeuwpoort
283
64
T49293/1998
Hall
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
65
66
T6357/2011
T860/2008
KOCH
Vermeulen
Leeuwpoort
283
67
T13518/1977
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
283
67
68
69
69
70
T4170/1973
T8927/2011
T98776/2004
T98776/2004
T3428/2012
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
71
72
T112396/2007
T324/2010
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
74
75
76
77
T51416/1984
T56665/1986
T52705/1983
T15271/1966
Maria Christiena
Aletha
jumbotrust@mweb.co.za
GABRIEL BONGINKOSI
SYLVIA MONROE
gbnomane@tandz.co.za
Dirk Cornelus
0828507540
0828564883
Hester
Marius
Elsje Maria Magrietha
Gideon Jakobus
Dedirieka Johanna
Sussanna
0713799767
Gerhardus Daniel
Elsie Francinetta
gerrie.harmse@gmail.com
gerrie.harmse@gmail.com

Albert
Leonard Frederik
Wilna
0827196408
zakanakap@vodamail.co.za
Sarovic inv Pty Ltd

Trevor
Jabu
(0837236098)
0830113587
jabuma@maxtsolutions.com
Dennis Johannes
William Edward
Cornelia Catharina
Magritha
JOHANNA SUSANNA
SOPHIA
Natalie Anne
0713712877
0827035863
corriehall@gmail.com
Deysel
Heila Magdalena
0713712877
Deysel
Dennis Johannes
dylantyrone@gmail.com

Mogola
Mogola
0713712877
Tom Thomamotse
Emily Beauty
KNIGHTS JUNCTION TRADING 75 CC
Stephinella Family Trust

Kaufman
Pieter William
Visagie
Van Dyk
Erasmus Johannes
Frederick Jacobus
Makena
MJ
0738137613
info@komakietievenues.co.za
Malo Selo Pty Ltd
MUN Witbank
30
Leeuwpoort
283
78
T83826/1999
Cholich
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
79
80
T7675/2011
T9702/2011
Leeuwpoort
283
81
T7675/2011
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
82
83
84
T9702/2011
T7675/2011
T36099/2006
Leeuwpoort
283
85
T46109/2007
Steyn
Leeuwpoort
283
85
T46109/2007
Steyn
Sadja
BUTHELEZI
Sarovic inv pty ltd

OF SOUTH AFRICA
SIBONGOKUHLE NHLAKANIPHO SIZOLWETHU
OF SOUTH AFRICA
OF SOUTH AFRICA
0136566789/29
sladja@lantic.net
Louw Family Trust

Wynand
0823247612
wsteynsteel@gmail.com
Yolanda
08232476132
wsteynsteel@gmail.com
Kriek
Voster
Voster
Moolman
Moolman
Senamela
Senamela
Johannes Jurgens
Esmarie June
Salomina Catrina
Stoffelina
Joachim Petrus
Susarah Johanna
Andries Theodorus
Juliana
Reginald
Sulvia
Jones
Potgieter
Potgieter
Leah
Theunis Jacobus
Susanna Josiena
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
86
86
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
283
283
283
87
88
88
89
89
90
90
T5352/2011
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
91
92
92
93
T4226/2011
T62593/2001
T62593/2001
T1002/2011
Leeuwpoort
283
94
T1269/2010
Steyn
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
95
96
T133026/2006
T23666/2001
Wallis
Steenberg
Leeuwpoort
283
97
T1835/2006
Kriek
Johannes Jacobus
0825195555
Leeuwpoort
283
97
T1835/2006
Kriek
Sanet
0825195555
Leeuwpoort
283
98
T48022/2006
Mathebula
Leeuwpoort
283
99
T141430/2005
Botha
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
100
101
102
103
T680/2011
T5213/1989
T51025/1993
T78350/2007
Leeuwpoort
283
104
T115495/2000
Nortje
Leeuwpoort
283
105
T105811/2003
Myburgh
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
105
106
107
T105811/2003
T27607/1983
T109975/2004
Myburgh
Taljaard
Ferreira
T32915/2002
T32915/2002
T50124/1999
T50124/1999
T21699/1998
T21699/1998
T2111/2007
T2111/2007
DuPreez
DuPreez
0732369763
van Emmenes
Lennox
Mazibuko
Lynette
Willem Pieter
Coert
Johanna
Mathenkosi Properties CC
0726264268
Phillip Michael
Eddie
Nomsa Patience
0829682235
Catharina Louisa
Eskom Holdings Ltd
0823755533
011
Christiaan Johannes
0825584888
Pieter Willem
Myburgh Cornelia
Gertuida
Jacob Nicolaas
Wessel
0763566498
0763566498
31
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
107
108
T109975/2004
T13479/2005
Ferreira
Minnaar
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
109
110
110
T7450/2012
T29053/2005
T29053/2005
Ngomane
Vermeulen
Vermeulen
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
111
112
113
114
T17401/2008
T10123/2001
T17618/2008
T18396/2008
Sibonyoni
Moritz
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
Leeuwpoort
283
283
283
283
283
283
283
115
116
117
117
117
118
124
T23536/1990
T2380/2012
T30411/1985
T30411/1985
T30411/1985
T49182/1994
T13561/1999
Christa Adriana
Amanda Suzette
(Lessee:JabuMsibi)
GABRIEL BONGINKOSI
Carel Bernadus
Aileen Erica
William
Susi-Martina
0764473402
roelfminnaar@gmail.com
PTN 39
0789355357

Fourie
MOTHOA
Makena
Sibonyoni
mokomatsili
Nkabinde
Glover
Coenraad
MPHO PETRUS
MJ
CN
T
E
Wimpy
0832273411
MUN Witbank
MUN Witbank
Wimpy Glover Trust
0732528875
makenamj@emalahleni.gov.za
sibonyonicn@emalahleni.gov.za
mokomatsiliTT@emalahleni.gov.za
mnkabindeej@emalahleni.gov.za
wimpieglover07@gmail.co.za
Other interested parties:
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Interest
Farm
Farm No. Portion
Surname
Name
Contact Details:
Mobile
Email
Postal
Care worker
Blesboklaagte
296
Ngoatle
Welhelmina
0723223273
593 ext 3; Klarinet
Care worker
Blesboklaagte
296
Hchonco
Unice
0798098878
1617 ext 3; Klarinet
Care worker
Community leader
Ward councillor (15)
Ward councillor
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
Blesboklaagte
PineRidge & Klarinet
296
296
296
Nkosi
Nkosi
Mashiane
Taylor
Noguthula
Busi
Patrick
Pookgoadi
0735469577
0824760349
0737322447
0834009369
Blesboklaagte
296
Bila
Elizabeth
072040885
Van Greuning
Gerrie
0823425994
Leeuwpoort
283
56 neighbor
Mnyakene
Jacobs
Kleynhans
Botha
Van Blerk
Steynfaart
Shobane
Pretorius
Pretorius
Mokonyane
Lamprecht
LaGrange
Keet
Hoffman
Blignaut
Abraham
Henryette
Nadine
Salomie
Steyn
T
L
Pieter
F
Martha
H
J
JD
Andre
EP
0760499222
Borris
Benic
0823383054
Mndawe
Tetus
0790202997
61
Mandho
Cathrine
0744969657
Zulu
Noah
0711240108
Mabena
Jacob
0794941921
Interested
NDA Agric
Eyethu Coal
DMR
ptn 69?
69?
Blesboklaagte
1037 ext3; Klarinet

1707; ext 3; Klarinet
mashianepat@yahoo.com
taylorp@vodamail.co.za
henryette.jacobs@vodamail.co.za
nadinekleynhans@yahoo.com
swbotha@webmail.co.za
steyn.vanBlerk@bigenAfrica.com
binami.enterprices@gmail.com
loveS@nda.agric.za
pieter@eyethucoal.com
faffie113@gmail.com
martha.mokonyane@dmr.gov.za
lll.lawn@lantic.net
a.obsessions@mweb.co.za
akeet81@gmail.com
andre.hoffman@vodamail.co.za
ernst.blignaut@yahoo.com
Witbank correctional
services
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14 UNDERTAKING
I, JM Maluleke, the applicant for a Prospecting right hereby declare that the above information is true,
complete and correct. I undertake to implement the measures as described in Sections F and G hereof. I
understand that this undertaking is legally binding and that failure to give effect hereto will render me liable for
prosecution in terms of Section 98 (b) and 99 (1)(g) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act,
2002 (Act 28 of 2002). I am also aware that the Regional Manager may, at any time but after consultation with
me, make such changes to this plan as he/she may deem necessary.
Signed on this . day of August 2012 at Pretoria. (Place)
Signature of applicant
15 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

INTRODUCTION
This Environmental Management Plan contains guidelines, operating procedures and rehabilitation/pollution control
requirements which will be binding on the holder of the prospecting permission after approval of the Environmental
Management Plan. It is essential that this portion be carefully studied, understood, implemented and adhered to at all
time.
15.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
15.1.1 MAPPING AND SETTING OUT
15.1.1.1
LAYOUT PLAN
A copy of the layout plan as provided for in Regulation 2.2 must be available at the prospecting site for
The plan must be updated on a regular basis with regard to the actual progress of the establishment of
scrutiny when required.

surface infrastructure, prospecting operations and rehabilitation (a copy of the updated plan shall be
forwarded to the Regional Manager on a regular basis).
A final layout plan must be submitted at closure of the mine or when operations have ceased.
NOTE:
Regulation 2.2 of the regulations promulgated in terms of the Act requires:
"An application contemplated in sub-regulation (1) must be accompanied by a plan that must contain
(a) the co-ordinates of the land or area applied for;
(b) the north point;
(c) the scale to which the plan has been drawn;
(d) the name, number and location of the land or area covered by the application; and
(e) in relation to farm boundaries and surveyed points(i) the size and shape of the proposed area;
(ii) the boundaries of the land or area comprising the subject of the application concerned;
(iii) the layout of the proposed reconnaissance, prospecting, prospecting, mining or production
operations;
(v) surface structures and servitudes;
(vi) the topography of the land or area; "
The above mentioned plan will be updated monthly. A copy of the plan will be submitted to the PASA and a copy
will be available at the drill sites.
15.1.2 DEMARCATING THE PROSPECTING AREA
The prospecting area must be clearly demarcated by means of beacons at its corners, and along its
boundaries if there is no visibility between the corner beacons.
Permanent beacons as indicated on the layout plan or as prescribed by the Regional Manager must be
firmly erected and maintained in their correct position throughout the life of the operation.
Prospecting and resultant operations shall only take place within this demarcated area.
Refer Section 3.3. Unless utherwise prescribed there will at no time be more than 10 unrehabilitated drill sites.
Rehabilitation will commence within one week after a hole was drilled as per Procedure 6.
15.1.3 DEMARCATING THE RIVER CHANNEL AND RIVERINE ENVIRONMENT
No boreholes will be drilled within the 1:50 year floodline or 100m from any water body, which ever is the
greater. Should planned borehole fall within this zone the borehole will either be moved or not drilled at all.
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15.2
RESTRICTIONS ON PROSPECTING
On assessment of the application, the Regional Manager may prohibit the conducting of
prospecting
operations in vegetated areas or over portions of these areas
In the case of areas that are excluded from prospecting, no operations shall be conducted within 5m of these
areas.
Molokomme and Associates cc will adhere to any restrictions set by the governing authority.
15.3
RESPONSIBILITY
The environment affected by the prospecting operations shall be rehabilitated by the right holder, as far as
is practicable, to its natural state or to a predetermined and agreed to standard or land use which
conforms with the concept of sustainable development. The affected environment shall be maintained in a
stable condition that will not be detrimental to the safety and health of humans and animals and that will
not pollute the environment or lead to the degradation thereof.
It is the responsibility of the holder of the prospecting right to ensure that the manager on the site and
the employees are capable of complying with all the statutory requirements which must be met in order to
mine, which includes the implementation of this EMP.
If operations are to be conducted in an area that has already been disturbed, the holder must reach
specific agreement with the Regional Manager concerning the responsibilities imposed upon
himself/herself pertaining to the rehabilitation of the area and the pollution control measures to be
implemented.
Molokomme and Associates cc acknowledge that this is a legally binding document and will adhere to all relevant
guidelines as described. A copy of the EMP will be handed to the contractor for reference purpose.
15.4
INFRASTRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
15.4.1 TOPSOIL
Topsoil shall be removed from all areas where physical disturbance of the surface will occur.
All available topsoil shall be removed after consultation with the Regional Manager prior to the
The topsoil removed, shall be stored in a bund wall on the high ground side of the prospecting area
Topsoil shall be kept separate from overburden and shall not be used for building or maintenance of
commencement of any operations.

outside the 1:50 flood level within the boundaries of the prospecting area.
access roads.
The topsoil stored in the bund wall shall be adequately protected from being blown away or being eroded.
Top- and subsoils will be removed and stored as per these guidelines at all sumps. Refer section 3.3, 8.6.1, 8.8 &
8.9. and Procedure 10.
15.4.2 ACCESS TO THE SITE
15.4.2.1
Establishing access roads on the site
The access road to the prospecting area office must be established in consultation with the
landowner/tenant and existing roads shall be used as far as practicable.
Shall a portion of the access road be newly constructed the following must be adhered to:
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The route shall be selected that a minimum number of bushes or trees are felled and existing
Water courses and steep gradients shall be avoided as far as is practicable.
Adequate drainage and erosion protection in the form of cut-off berms or trenches shall be
fence lines shall be followed as far as possible.
provided where necessary.
The erection of gates in fence lines and the open or closed status of gates in new and existing positions
shall be clarified in consultation with the landowner/tenant and maintained throughout the operational
period.
No other routes will be used by vehicles or personnel for the purpose of gaining access to the site.
Procedure 5 and 10.
15.4.2.2
Maintenance of access roads
In the case of dual or multiple use of access roads by other users, arrangements for multiple responsibility
must be made with the other users. If not, the maintenance of access roads will be the responsibility of
the holder of the prospecting right.
Newly constructed access roads shall be adequately maintained so as to minimize dust, erosion or undue
surface damage.
Procedure 5.
15.4.2.3
Dust control on the access and haul roads
The liberation of dust into the surrounding environment shall be effectively controlled by the use of
water spraying. The speed of haul trucks and other vehicles must be strictly controlled to avoid
dangerous conditions, excessive dust or excessive deterioration of the road being used.
Refer section 3.3 the speed of vehicles traveling on dirt roads are restricted to 40km/h.
15.4.2.4
Rehabilitation of access roads
Whenever a prospecting right is suspended, cancelled or abandoned or if it lapses and the holder does
not wish to renew the permit or right, any access road or portions thereof, constructed by the holder
and which will no longer be required by the landowner/tenant, shall be removed and/or rehabilitated to
the satisfaction of the Regional Manager.
Any gate or fence erected by the holder which is not required by the landowner/tenant, shall be
Roads shall be ripped or ploughed, and if necessary, appropriately fertilised (based on a soil analysis) to
removed and the situation restored to the pre prospecting situation.

ensure the re-growth of vegetation. Imported road construction materials which may hamper re-growth
of vegetation must be removed and disposed of in an approved manner prior to rehabilitation.
If a reasonable assessment indicates that the re-establishment of vegetation is unacceptably slow, the
Regional Manager may require that the soil be analysed and any deleterious effects on the soil arising
from the prospecting operation, be corrected and the area be seeded with a seed mix to the Regional
Managers specification.
Procedure 5 and 10.

15.4.3 OFFICE/CAMP SITES
No camp/office sites will be constructed at any of the drill sites.
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15.4.3.1
Toilet facilities, waste water and refuse disposal
As a minimum requirement, the holder of a prospecting right shall, at least, provide chemical toilets for
employees and proper hygiene measures shall be established.
Chemical toilet facilities shall preferably be used and sited at the drill site in such a way that they do not
cause water or other pollution.
The use of existing facilities must take place in consultation with the landowner/tenant.
Only domestic type wash water shall be allowed to enter a drain and any effluents containing oil, grease
or other industrial substances must be collected in a suitable receptacle and removed from the site,
either for resale or for appropriate disposal at a recognized facility.
Spills shall be cleaned up immediately to the satisfaction of the Regional Manager by removing the
spillage together with the polluted soil and by disposing of them at a recognized facility.
Non-biodegradable refuse such as glass bottles, plastic bags, metal scrap, etc., shall be stored in a
container at a collecting point and collected on a regular basis and disposed of at a recognised disposal
facility. Specific precautions shall be taken to prevent refuse from being dumped on or in the vicinity of
the camp site.
Biodegradable refuse generated from the drill site, processing areas vehicle yard, storage area or any
other area shall either be handled as indicated above or be buried in a pit excavated for that purpose
and covered with layers of soil, incorporating a final 0.5 metre thick layer of topsoil (where practical).
Provision shall be made for future subsidence of the covering.
A chemical toilet will be provided and will be place approximately 50 m from the drill site. Refer 3.3. Procedures
2, 9 and 11.
15.4.4 Rehabilitation of the drill site
On completion of operations, all buildings, structures or objects on the drill site shall be dealt with in
accordance with section 44 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of
2002), which states:
(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
When a prospecting right, mining right, retention permit or mining permit lapses, is cancelled or is
abandoned or when any prospecting or mining operation comes to an end, the holder of any such right
or permit may not demolish or remove any building, structure, object -
(2)
which may not be demolished in terms of any other law;

which has been identified in writing by the Minister for purposes of this section; or
which is to be retained in terms of an agreement between the holder and the owner or occupier of the
land, which agreement has been approved by the Minister in writing.
The provision of subsection (1) does not apply to bona fide mining equipment which may be removed
Where drill sites have been rendered devoid of vegetation/grass or where soils have been compacted
owing to traffic, the surface shall be scarified or ripped.
Areas containing French drains shall be compacted and covered with a final layer of topsoil to a height of
10cm above the surrounding ground surface.
The site shall be seeded with a vegetation seed mix adapted to reflect the local indigenous flora.
from the prospecting operation be corrected and the area be seeded with a vegetation seed mix to his or
her specification.
Photographs of the drilling sites, before and during the prospecting operation and after rehabilitation,
shall be taken at selected fixed points and kept on record for the information of the Regional Manager.
No camp/office sites will be constructed at any of the drill sites.
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15.4.5 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE YARD AND SECURED STORAGE AREAS

No maintenance yard will be constructed on the application area. Maintenance of vehicles will be done off site.
15.4.5.1
15.4.5.2
Establishing the vehicle maintenance yard and secured storage areas

N/A
Maintenance of vehicles and equipment

The maintenance of vehicles and equipment used for any purpose during the prospecting
operation will take place only in a maintenance yard area.
Equipment used in the prospecting process must be adequately maintained so that during
Machinery or equipment used on the prospecting area must not constitute a pollution hazard in
operations it does not spill oil, diesel, fuel, or hydraulic fluid.

respect of the above substances. The Regional Manager shall order such equipment to be
repaired or withdrawn from use if he or she considers the equipment or machinery to be
polluting and irreparable.
15.4.5.3
Waste disposal
Suitable covered receptacles shall be available at all times and conveniently placed for the
disposal of waste.
All used oils, grease or hydraulic fluids shall be placed therein and these receptacles will be
removed from the site on a regular basis for disposal at a registered or licensed disposal
facility.
All spills shall be cleaned up immediately to the satisfaction of the Regional Manager by
removing the spillage together with the polluted soil and by disposing of them at a recognised
facility.
Refer procedure 9.
15.4.5.4
Rehabilitation of vehicle maintenance yard and secured storages areas
No maintenance yard will be constructed on the application area.

15.5
OPERATING PROCEDURES IN THE PROSPECTING AREA
Molokomme and Associates cc acknowledge that this is a legally binding document and will adhere to all relevant
guidelines as described.
15.5.1 Limitations on prospecting
Prospecting may be limited to the areas indicated by the Regional Manager on assessment of the
The holder of the prospecting right shall ensure that operations take place only in the demarcated areas
Restrictions on the disturbance of riverine vegetation in the form of reeds or wetland vegetation must be
application.
as described in Section 15 1.1.2 above.
adhered to. The presence of these areas must be entered in Part of the programme and indicated on the
layout plan.
15.5.2 Prospecting operations within the riverine environment
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NOTE: The Department of Water Affairs (now DWEA) may impose additional conditions which must
be attached to this EMP. In this regard, please see the Best Practice Guideline for small scale mining
developed by DWA (BPG 2.1)
(available from http://www.dwa.gov.za)
The mining of or prospecting for precious stones in the river or the banks of the river will be undertaken
only after the Regional Manager has consulted with the Department of Water Affairs.
The canalisation of a river will not be undertaken unless the necessary permission has been obtained
from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry. Over and above the conditions imposed by the said
Department, which conditions shall form part of this EMPlan, the following will also apply:
The canalisation of the flow of the river over different parts of the river bed shall be constructed in such a
manner that the following are adhered to at all times:
The flow of the river may not be impeded in any way and damming upstream may not occur.
The canalisation of the flow may not result in scouring or erosion of the river-bank.
Well points or extraction pumps in use by other riparian users may not be interfered with and
canalisation may not impede the extraction of water at these points.
Access to the riverbed for the purpose of conducting excavations in the river-bed, shall be through the use
of only one access at a time. The location of the access to the river channel across the river-bank shall be
at a point of the river-bank where the least excavation and damage to vegetation will occur and shall not
be wider than is reasonably required. The position of the river access together with all planned future
access points must be indicated on the layout plan.
15.5.2.1
Rehabilitation of access to river-bed
No boreholes are positioned in the floodline areas, should unforeseen access to a water body (stream/wetland)
be encountered the following would be applicable:
When rehabilitating the access point, the original profile of the river-bank will be re-established by
backfilling the access point with the original material excavated or other suitable material.
The topsoil shall then be returned over the whole area to its original depth and if necessary fertilised and
the vegetation allowed to grow.
from the mining/prospecting operation be corrected and the area be seeded with a seed mix to his or
her specification.
In the event of damage from an occurrence where high flood waters scour and erode access points in
the process of rehabilitation over the river-bank or an access point currently in use, repair of such
damage shall be the sole responsibility of the holder of the mining permit or prospecting right.
Repair to the river-bank to reinstate its original profile to the satisfaction of the Regional Manager must
take place immediately after such event has occurred and the river has subsided to a point where
repairs can be undertaken.
Final acceptance of rehabilitated river access points will be awarded only after the vegetation has reestablished to a point where the Regional Manager is satisfied that the river-bank is stable and that the
measures installed are of durable nature and able to withstand high river-flow conditions.
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15.5.2.2
Rehabilitation of prospecting area in the bed of the river
The goal of rehabilitation with respect to the area where mining/prospecting has taken place in the riverbed is to leave the area level and even, and in a natural state containing no foreign debris or other
materials and to ensure the hydrological integrity of the river by not attenuating or diverting any of the
natural flow.
All scrap and other foreign materials will be removed from the bed of the river and disposed of as in the
case of other refuse (see Section 15.4.3.1 above), whether these accrue directly from the
mining/prospecting operation or are washed on to the site from upstream.
Removal of these materials shall be done on a continuous basis and not only at the start of
rehabilitation.
Where reeds or other riverine vegetation have been removed from areas, these shall be re-established
systematically in the approximate areas where they occurred before prospecting.
An effective control programme for the eradication of invader species and other exotic plants, shall be
instituted on a regular basis over the entire mining/prospecting area under the control of the holder of
the prospecting right, both during mining/prospecting and at the stage of final rehabilitation.
15.6
THE WATER USE LICENCE
The National Water Act, (Act 36 of 1998), is based on the principles of sustainability, efficiency and equity,
meaning that the protection of water resources must be balanced with their development and use.
In addition to being issued with a prospecting right a small-scale miner may also need to get a water use
licence for the proposed water uses that will take place, except in certain cases.
NOTE: The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) developed specific Best Practice Guideline for small scale mining
that relates to stormwater management, erosion and sediment control and waste management. Copies of these
guidelines can be obtained from the regional office of DMR or DWA.
Applications for a water use licence must be made in good time, such that approval can be granted before a
water use activity can begin. The appropriate licence forms for each kind of expected water use shall be
completed together with supporting documentation. The main supporting document required is a technical report.
To make the technical report easier, you can refer to sections in this EMPlan, as most of what the technical report
requires has already been done in the EMPlan. If you refer to the EMPlan it must be attached to the technical
report.
No Section 21 water uses as per the National Water Act are triggered and less than 30m3 water will be used
daily, therefor no water use necessitating a WULA will take place.
15.7
EXCAVATIONS
No excavations envisaged at this stage.

15.8
PROCESSING AREAS AND WASTE PILES (DUMPS)
No processing areas or waste piles envisaged at this stage.
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15.9
TAILINGS DAM(S) (SLIMES DAM)
15.10
N/A
FINAL REHABILITATION
All infrastructure, equipment, plant, temporary housing and other items used during the prospecting
period will be removed from the site (section 44 of the MPRDA)
Waste material of any description, including receptacles, scrap, rubble and tyres, will be removed
entirely from the prospecting area and disposed of at a recognised landfill facility.
It will not be
permitted to be buried or burned on the site.
Final rehabilitation shall be completed within a period specified by the Regional Manager.
Molokomme and Associates cc will adhere to any restrictions set by the governing authority. It is acknowledged that
this is a legally binding document and Molokomme and Associates cc will adhere to all relevant guidelines as
described.
A copy of the EMP will be handed to the contractor for reference purposes. Refer Annexure D:
Protocols.
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MONITORING AND REPORTING
It is acknowledged that this is a legally binding document and will adhere to all relevant guidelines as described.
Refer Procedure 11.
16.1
Inspections and monitoring
Regular monitoring of all the environmental management measures and components shall be carried out by
the holder of the prospecting right in order to ensure that the provisions of this programme are adhered to.
Ongoing and regular reporting of the progress of implementation of this programme will be done.
Various points of compliance will be identified with regard to the various impacts that the operations will
have on the environment.
Inspections and monitoring shall be carried out on both the implementation of the programme and the
Visual inspections on erosion and physical pollution shall be carried out on a regular basis.
impact on plant and animal life.
Regulation 55 promulgated in terms of the MPRDA requires the following:

Monitoring and performance assessments of environmental management programme or plan
(1)
As part of the general terms and conditions for a prospecting right, mining right or mining
permit and in order to ensure compliance with the approved environmental management
programme or plan and to assess the continued appropriateness and adequacy of the
environmental management programme or plan, the holder of such right must(a)
conduct monitoring on a continuous basis;
(b)
conduct performance assessments of the environmental management programme or
plan as required; and
(c)
compile and submit a performance assessment report to the Minister to demonstrate
adherence to sub-regulation (b).
(2)
The frequency of performance assessment reporting shall be(a)

in accordance with the period specified in the approved environmental management
programme or plan , or, if not so specified;
(b)
as agreed to in writing by the Minister; or
(c)
biennially (every two years).
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(3)
The performance assessment report, shall be in the format provided in guidelines that will from
time to time be published by the Department and shall as a minimum contain(a)
information regarding the period that applies to the performance assessment;
(b)
the scope of the assessment;
(c)
the procedure used for the assessment;
(d)
the interpreted information gained from monitoring the approved environmental
management programme or plan;
(e)
the evaluation criteria used during the assessment;
(f)
the results of the assessment; and
(g)
recommendations on how and when deficiencies that are identified and/or aspects of
non-compliance will be rectified.
(4)
The holder of a prospecting right, mining right or mining permit may appoint an independent
qualified person(s) to conduct the performance assessment and compile the performance
assessment report provided that no such appointment shall relieve the holder of the
responsibilities in terms of these regulations.
(5)
Subject to section 30(2) of the Act, the performance assessment report submitted by the
holder shall be made available by the Minister to any person on request.
(6)
If upon consideration by the Minister, the performance assessment executed by the holder is
not satisfactory or the report submitted by the holder is found to be unacceptable, the holder
must(a)
repeat the whole or relevant parts of the performance assessment and revise and
resubmit the report; and/or
(b)
submit relevant supporting information; and/or
(c)
appoint an independent competent person(s) to conduct the whole or part of the
performance assessment and to compile the report.
(7)
If a reasonable assessment indicates that the performance assessment cannot be executed

satisfactorily by the holder or a competent person(s) appointed by the holder, the Minister may
appoint an independent performance assessment person(s) to conduct such performance
assessment. Such appointment and execution shall be for the cost of the holder.
(8)
When the holder of a prospecting right, mining right or mining permit intends closing such
operation, a final performance assessment shall be conducted and a report submitted to the
Minister to ensure that (a)
the requirements of the relevant legislation have been complied with;
(b)
the closure objectives as described in the environmental management programme or
plan have been met; and
(c)
all residual environmental impacts resulting from the holders operations have been
identified and the risks of latent impacts which may occur have been identified,
quantified and arrangements for the management thereof have been assessed.
(9) The final performance assessment report shall either precede or accompany the application for a
closure certificate in terms of the Act.
16.2
Compliance reporting / submission of information
Layout plans will be updated on a regular basis and updated copies will be submitted on a biennial
basis to the Regional Manager
Reports confirming compliance with various points identified in the environmental management
programme will be submitted to the Regional Manager on a regular basis and as decided by the
said manager .
Any emergency or unforeseen impact will be reported as soon as possible.
An assessment of environmental impacts that were not properly addressed or were unknown when
the programme was compiled shall be carried out and added as a corrective action.
Refer Annexure D: Procedures 2, 3 and 11.
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17 CLOSURE
When the holder of a prospecting right intends closing down his/her operations, an environmental risk report
shall accompany the application for closure. The requirements of such a risk report is contained in Regulation 60
of the Regulations promulgated in terms of the Act and is quoted below :
17.1
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK REPORT
"An application for a closure certificate must be accompanied by an environmental risk report which
must include(a)
the undertaking of a screening level environmental risk assessment where(i) all possible environmental risks are identified, including those which appear to be
insignificant;
(ii) the process is based on the input from existing data;
(iii) the issues that are considered are qualitatively ranked as
(aa) a potential significant risk; and/or
(bb) a uncertain risk; and/or
(cc) an insignificant risk.
the undertaking of a second level risk assessment on issues classified as potential significant
(b)
risks where(i) appropriate sampling, data collection and monitoring be carried out;
(ii) more realistic assumptions and actual measurements be made; and
(iii) a more quantitative risk assessment is undertaken, again classifying issues as posing a
potential significant risk or insignificant risk.
(c)
assessing whether issues classified as posing potential significant risks are acceptable without
further mitigation;
(d)
issues classified as uncertain risks be re-evaluated and re-classified as either posing potential
significant risks or insignificant risks;
(e)
documenting the status of insignificant risks and agree with interested and affected persons;
(f)
identifying alternative risk prevention or management strategies for potential significant risks
which have been identified, quantified and qualified in the second level risk assessment;
(g)
agreeing on management measures to be implemented for the potential significant risks which
must include(i) a description of the management measures to be applied;
(ii) a predicted long-term result of the applied management measures;
(iii )the residual and latent impact after successful implementation of the management
measures;
(iv) time frames and schedule for the implementation of the management measures;
(v) responsibilities for implementation and long-term maintenance of the management
measures;
(vi) financial provision for long-term maintenance; and
(vii) monitoring programmes to be implemented."
17.2
CLOSURE OBJECTIVES
Closure objectives form part of this EMPlan and must(a)
identify the key objectives for mine closure to guide the project design, development and
management of environmental objectives;
8.7 If significant impacts on any element of the
17.2.1 Key objective for prospecting closure:
environment mentioned in Section C 1 to C 6.6

above have been identified, summarise all of
them here: (Regulation 52(2)(c))
1. Geophysical survey: Gamma Gamma and Natural
No environmental impact.
Gamma down-hole wire line logging will be done on a

sample of boreholes
2. Geological mapping:
Due to the fact that there is limited outcrop no more

surface geological mapping is needed
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3. Aerial surveys
At this stage it is not envisaged that any aerial

surveys will be carried out.
A new magnetic airborne survey has been budgeted
for to help solve the complex dolerite structures
4. Surface drilling (HQ Diamond Core Drilling) and
Rehabilitate to natural background environment. Return
drilling equipment/support vehicle access
environment to pre-prospecting condition.
5. Spillage of chemicals, oils etc.
Rehabilitate to natural background environment. Return

6. Waste disposal
Remove all waste caused by prospecting project. Return

7. Storage of hydrocarbon fluids
Remove
all
hydrocarbons
from
project
area.
Return

8. Dust suppression
No impact after operations.
9. Noise monitoring
No impact after operations.
(b)
provide broad future land use objective(s) for the site;
Return environment to pre-prospecting condition.

(c)
provide proposed closure cost.
Refer section 8.11.

17.3
CONTENTS OF CLOSURE PLAN
A closure plan forms part of the EMP and must include the following:
(a)
a description of the closure objectives and how these relate to the prospecting or mine operation and its
environmental and social setting;
(b)
a plan contemplated in Regulation 2(2), coordinated according to generally accepted standards, showing
the land or area under closure;
(c)
a summary of the regulatory requirements and conditions for closure negotiated and documented in the
environmental management programme or plan;
(d)
a summary of the results of the environmental risk report and details of identified residual and latent
impacts;
(e)
(f)
a summary of the results of progressive rehabilitation undertaken;

a description of the methods to decommission each prospecting component and the mitigation or
management strategy proposed to avoid, minimize and manage residual or latent impacts;
(g)
details of any long-term management and maintenance expected;
(h)
details of financial provision for monitoring, maintenance and post closure management, if required;
(i)
a plan or sketch at an appropriate scale describing the final land use proposal and arrangements for the
site;
(j)
a record of interested and affected persons consulted; and
(k)
technical appendices, if any.
17.4
TRANSFER OF ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES TO A COMPETENT PERSON
Shall the holder of a prospecting right wish to transfer any environmental liabilities and responsibilities to another
person or persons, the following will pertain:
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(1)
An application to transfer environmental liabilities to a competent person in terms of section 48 of the

Act, must be completed on Form O as set out in Annexure 1 to the Regulations and be lodged to the
Minister for consideration.
(2)
The holder of a prospecting right may transfer liabilities and responsibilities as identified in the
environmental management plan and the required closure plan to a competent person as contemplated
in Regulation 58.
(3)
When considering the transfer of environmental liabilities and responsibilities in terms of section 48) of the
Act, the Minister must consult with any State department which administers any law relating to matters
affecting the environment.
(4)
No transfer of environmental liabilities and responsibilities to a competent person may be made unless the
Chief Inspector of Mines and the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry have confirmed in writing that
the person to whom the liabilities and responsibilities is transferred to, have the necessary qualifications
pertaining to health and safety and management of potential pollution of water resources.
Molokomme and Associates cc will adhere to any restrictions set by the governing authority. It is acknowledged that
this is a legally binding document and Molokomme and Associates cc will adhere to all relevant guidelines as
described.
A copy of the EMP will be handed to the contractor for reference purposes. Refer Annexure D:
Protocolls.
17.5
NOTE:
NOTES ON LEGAL PROVISIONS

The holder of a prospecting right must also take cognisance of the provisions of other
legislation dealing with matters relating to conservation, and which include, inter alia, the
following:
National Monuments Act, 1969 (Act 28 of 1969).
National Parks Act, 1976 (Act 57 of 1976)
The Constitution of South Africa ( Act 108 of 1996)
National Monuments Act, 1969 (Act 28 of 1969);
National Heritage act, 1999 (act 25 of 1999);
National Parks Act, 1976 (Act 57 of 1976);
National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998);
National Environmental Management: Protected areas Act (Act 57 of 2003);
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004);
National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 58 of 2009);
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act 10 of 2004);
The National Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998);
National Veld and Forest fire act (Act 10 of 1989);
Hazardous Substances act (Act 15 of 1973);
Mine Safety and Health Act, 1996 (Act 29 of 1996);
The Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, 1983 (Act 43 of 1983), and
All relevant provincial legislation, municipal by-laws and ordinances.
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18 SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DETERMINED BY THE REGIONAL MANAGER

Officials in regional offices may use the following matrix to determine the necessity for additional
objectives to be included in this Section of the document:
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF PROSPECTING
Activity
Disturbance
Landform
Soil
Flora
Fauna
Pollution
Heritage
Land
Water
Air
Visual
Noise
Prospecting
Access
Topsoil removal
Overburden removal
Mineral Extraction
Tailings disposal
Water Abstraction
Pipeline route
Transport
Accommodation
Waste Disposal
Electricity
Hydrocarbon storage
Workforce
Please indicate VL, L, M, H, and VH for Very Low, Low, Medium, high and Very high in each column to determine the
main area and severity of impact.
This section outlines the specific additional requirements that may be set for the operation by the Regional Manager.
Additional requirements will only have been set if the Regional Manager is of the opinion that there are specific
impacts on the environment which will not be adequately mitigated by the provisions set within the standard version
of the Environmental Management Plan. These requirements form part of the Environmental Management Plan and
all elements and instructions contained herein must be complied with by the applicant.
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19 UNDERTAKING
I, Joseph Molokomme Maluleka, the undersigned and duly authorized thereto by Molokomme and Associates CC
have studied and understand the contents of this document in its entirety and hereby duly undertake to adhere
to the conditions as set out therein including the amendment(s) agreed to by the Regional Manager in Section 18
and approved on
Signed at Pretoria this .... day of August 2012.
.......................................
.......................................
Signature of applicant
Designation
Agency declaration:
This document was completed by Ferret Mining and Environmental Services (Pty) Ltd, on behalf of
Molokomme and Associates cc.
20 APPROVAL
Approved in terms of Section 39(4) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 29 of
2002)
Signed at.this.........................................day of..............20......
.........................................
REGIONAL MANAGER
REGION:
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Attachment A:
Plans:
1.
Topographical Plan of the application area.
2.
Plan indicating the proposed Borehole positions.
Attachment B:
Prospecting Work Programme
Attachment C:
I&AP Consultation
Attachment D:
Protocols
SECTION 1 COMPANY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES

INTRODUCTON
STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
Mineral prospecting, by its very nature, has a direct impact on the immediate and local environment. The company
believes that responsible and effective environmental management is an integral part of all prospecting programs
conducted by Molokomme and Associates cc
This Statement of Commitment states how the company will manage its environmental responsibilities and impacts
in all areas where it conducts prospecting work and related activities.
Specifically this means that prospecting
teams within Molokomme and Associates cc will:
identify and comply with all relevant South African statutory requirements for the protection of the
environment ;
adopt methods of prospecting that will reduce adverse environmental impacts, subject to reasonable
economic and land use constraints;
educate and train all employees and contractors to recognize the environmental impact of their work in
order that these impacts are minimized at every opportunity;
identify and avoid, where possible, sites of scientific, natural, cultural or archaeological significance;
disturb the least amount of soil and vegetation and protect natural hydrological systems and prevent
erosion;
minimise the spread of exotic fauna and noxious plants and weeds as far as practicable;
comply with all relevant fire restrictions and prevent veld fires;
identify all available areas that can be progressively rehabilitated as early as possible;
at the completion of prospecting activities ensure that the environment is returned to a condition which
is stable and consistent with the previous land use and in a manner which will facilitate the regrowth of
natural vegetation;
regularly monitor and audit mineral prospecting activities to ensure compliance with company
environmental protection procedures;
ensure that all environmental incidents are reported to senior management and that effective remedial
measures are implemented; and
ensure that all contract staff is trained in and comply with all company environmental practices and
procedures.
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SECTION 2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

PROCEDURE 1 - CONSULTATION
Purpose:
This procedure identifies the environmental consultation requirements that the company
must comply with prior to commencing any new prospecting programs, projects or related
activities.
Accountability:
Senior Prospecting Geologists: - to ensure that all prospecting staff communicate on

environmental issues in accordance with this procedure.
Prospecting Geologists and Field Crews: - to communicate in a responsible manner to
all stakeholders and interested parties when undertaking prospecting work
It is critical that Molokomme and Associates cc develops and maintains a responsible record of accomplishment on
both the environment and on community consultation, against which all future project proposals can be judged.
All prospecting work conducted by Molokomme and Associates cc will require all relevant landowners and
stakeholders to have been notified as early as possible and prior to accessing any land that the company has not
secured authorisation to access.
A level of common sense will be required to decide the level of consultation and approval for land under differing
types of ownership. In principle, the following requirements must be considered:
1.
Formal Notification Access to Land
1.1
Under South African Law, some key aspects of mining prospecting must be discussed with the parties that
are likely to be affected. It is critical that, during the planning phase of an prospecting project or activity,
that all relevant stakeholders and landowners are identified and consulted accordingly.
1.2
Prospecting may occur on land owned by local residents, farm or pastoral property owners and occupiers,
local authorities or land councils
1.3
In addition to the legal requirements to notify these authorities, some stakeholders are likely to have
information that can assist the company minimise the local and regional environmental impacts of
prospecting.
2.
2.1
Community Expectations and Consultations

Community groups and other stakeholders expect a responsible level of communication in relation to
Molokomme and Associates cc activitys, which must be complied with to maintain good companycommunity relations.
Failure to consult with affected stakeholders may result in failure to access highly
prospective areas in both the short and long term.

2.2
On many occasions, both the social and economic issues will need to be considered for prospecting work
on land owned by stakeholders.
2.3
The company aims to promote involvement from relevant members of the community and affected
stakeholders at an early stage, in order that common goals are developed for any proposed activities.
2.4
It is important that all information on an prospecting project is provided promptly to encourage fair and
informed discussion.
2.5
Clear and realistic timetables must be set for accepting requests, suggestions or submissions from relevant
landowners or stakeholders.
2.6
Technical language concerning an prospecting project or activity should be provided in plain English, to
facilitate understanding and feedback from affected parties.
3.
3.1
Issues requiring Consultation

A number of issues relating to an prospecting project may require formal or informal consultations, prior to
and during proposed activities. Areas that may be considered as relevant and important to landowners and
stakeholders may include:
Areas of sensitivity to landowners or stakeholders;
Location of access tracks and drill pads;
Location of prospecting camps;
Requirement to clean company and contractors vehicles before accessing land;
Location of any stock;
Number of personnel and vehicles requiring access as part of the program including details of the
location(s), hours of prospecting;
Expected timing of the program or activity;
The companys requirement to rehabilitate all land (agreed to by both parties); and
Any special fire precautions.
PROCEDURE 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT AND NON-COMPLIANCE REPORTING

Purpose :
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that all required environmental incidents are
reported and recorded by the operation. This will enable Molokomme and Associates cc
to meet its statutory requirements for notifiable incidents and enable the organisation to
monitor and implement corrective actions for non-notifiable incidents.
Accountability :
Prospecting Manager: is accountable for the reporting of all notifiable incidents in

accordance with this procedure and the implementation of any appropriate corrective
measures for notifiable and non-notifiable incidents.
Geologists and Field Staff: - are responsible for the reporting of all environmental
incidents in accordance with this procedure
Definitions (please refer to Molokomme and Associates cc Environmental procedures for detailed
definitions)
Notifiable Incident: -
an incident that is in breach of law or statutory condition that is required to be reported

to government
Non-notifiable Incident: - minor incident that is not-required to be reported to government but requires the
completion of an internal Accident/ Incident Report Form.
Non-compliance: -
any breach of legislation, operating licence condition or operating standards set by

approved management plans (e.g. Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental
Management Plan)
This procedure identifies the Molokomme and Associates cc Policy for the reporting of environmental incidents and
non-compliance for Molokomme and Associates cc.
All Molokomme and Associates cc Operations and Prospecting Teams are required to report all environmental
incidents regardless of whether they infringe any regulatory conditions.
Each Molokomme and Associates cc Operation and Prospecting Team must have an incident reporting system in
place that enables any employee to report an environmental incident.
The incident reporting system must be
designed to ensure that:
Incidents are ranked based on a risk assessment;

Required notification is made to Molokomme and Associates cc Management and Government Regulatory
Authorities;
Incidents are effectively described (date, nature, location, extent of impact);
Contributing factors are identified; and
Effective corrective action is taken.
1.
Environmental Incidents
1.1
Risk Ranking of Incidents (to be conducted by the Prospecting Manager)

Notifiable: Notifiable incidents are those required to be reported to government through law or policy
(i.e. breach of compliance) and all notifiable incidents are required to be reported to Environmental
Superintendent
All notifiable environmental incidents are to be assigned a risk rating based on one of the following four
criteria:
Level 3 Material Risk to Molokomme and Associates cc also required to be reported immediately
to the Executive General Manager, Group Executive and Group Managing Director.
Likely to effect the business at a group level, either in likelihood of prosecution of senior managers or in
terms of cost, or in increased difficulties of doing business if corporate reputation is affected, or may stop
production at a site. Environmental impact is major or is a threat to health and safety.
Examples include:
Widespread contamination of groundwater; major breach of tailings dam;
uncontrolled release of large quantities of process water.
Level 2 Material Risk to the Operation/Site/Business Unit required to be reported within 24
hours to the Executive General Manager, Group Executive and Group Managing Director.
This involves incidents that could potentially result in prosecution, have significant environmental impact,
are a threat to the health or safety of employees or the local community, or have the potential to adversely
affect relationships between the operation and the local community/broader public.
Examples include: Restricted contamination of groundwater; minor breach of tailings dam; incidents
causing moderate/high exceedence of water or emission standards; unauthorised clearing of a natural
habitat on the lease area; Hydrocarbon spills.
Level 1 No Material Risk required to be reported to the CEO and the HSE Superintendent.
These incidents are those that lead to a minor breach of statutory condition, have or had the potential to
cause a low environmental impact or are unlikely to provoke a response from members of the local
community.
Examples include: A minor spill that can easily be cleaned up; minor exceedence of a water or emission
standards.
Non-notifiable Incidents:
not a breach of compliance but required to be reported as part of the
weekly/monthly reporting system.

1.2
Completion of Environmental Incident Report Form by Geologists and Field Staff

All Environmental Incidents are to be reported to the Prospecting Manager using the Molokomme and
Associates cc Accident/ Incident Form. If the Prospecting Manager, Environmental Superintendent or
General Manager requests additional information then a second sheet is to be attached to the form.
All completed and signed forms must then be forwarded to the Environmental Superintendent.
Finally, a copy of the completed form is to be forwarded to the CEO.
All Notifiable Incidents must be reported as indicated in 1.1 of this procedure.

1.3
Monthly Reporting of Incidents

All incidents both notifiable and non-notifiable, are to be reported to the CEO in the Prospecting Managers
monthly report, in addition to the time sensitive reporting indicated in section 1.1 of this procedure.
2.
2.1
Environmental Non-compliances
Identifying and Reporting of Non-Compliance
Non-compliances are to be identified by on-site monitoring programs, internal audits or external audits.
2.2
Risk Ranking of Non-Compliances (to be conducted by the Prospecting Manager).

All non-compliances are to be assigned a risk rating based on the following guidelines:
Level 3 Material Risk to Group
These non-compliance issues could result in a prosecution or are issues of a significant nature with medium
or long term effect and potentially serious environmental consequences.
Level 2 Material Risk to Operation / Site / Business Unit
These non-compliance issues may be issues of a continuous nature but with limited environmental impact
or short to medium term issues with the potential for moderate environmental impact
Level 1 - No Material Risk
These non-compliances may be a technical or procedural issue involving environmental laws and
regulations or a minor non-recurrent issue (e.g. a minor breach of an air emission standard)
2.3
Monthly Reporting of Non-Compliances

All identified Non-Compliances are to be reported to the General Manager in the Prospecting Managers
monthly report.
PROCEDURE 3 - ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING

Purpose:
The purpose of this procedure is to provide some guidelines for the conducting of
internal environmental audits by prospecting staff through the use of the checklists
provided in this environmental manual.
Accountability:
Project Geologist: - responsible for identifying the checklists relevant to the work
conducted and completing the relevant checklists in accordance with this procedure.
This Environmental Manual was developed to include relevant checklists to enable all work conducted by
Molokomme and Associates cc prospecting staff and their contractors to be audited for compliance with
environmental requirements.
It is the responsibility of Project Geologists to become familiar with all the checklists in this manual and to conduct
internal audits for all relevant procedures identified in this manual. All internal audits are to be conducted and
documented using the appropriate checklists.
1.
Use of the Checklists
1.1
Prior to commencing a new task or activity in the field it is the responsibility of the Project Geologist to
review the relevant procedure in this manual.
1.2
The Project Geologist is then required to complete any initial considerations (e.g. planning requirements)
that are listed in the checklist.
1.3
The Project Geologist must also familiarise themselves with the remaining requirements of the checklist in
order that environmental requirements are audited as identified in the checklist.
1.4
At the completion of the task or activity relating to a specific procedure, the Project Geologist must
complete the checklist.
1.5
Once completed the checklist must be signed and submitted to the Project Geologists direct supervisor
(e.g. Senior Geologist)
1.6
The Senior Geologist is required to review the checklist and arrange for the implementation of any
corrective measures required, as identified on the completed checklist.
1.7
The Senior Geologist is required to submit the completed checklists to the Prospecting Manager for review.
1.8
It is the responsibility of the Prospecting Manager to ensure that all corrective measures have been
successfully implemented and all work conducted has been in accordance with the requirements of this
manual.
1.9
All completed checklists are to be held on the relevant licence files for due diligence and compliance
reporting requirements.
SECTION 3 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (ENVIRONMENT)

PROCEDURE 4 - RECONNAISANCE PROSPECTING ACTIVITIES
Purpose:
The purpose of this procedure is to describe the requirements of reconnaissance

prospecting personnel in the protection of the environment whilst carrying out their
duties.
Accountability:
Prospecting Geologists and Field Crews: To ensure that all requirements of this
procedure are applied prior to undertaking and during prospecting work.
Responsible reconnaissance of a prospective area is critical in facilitating good landowner and community relations.
Even though reconnaissance prospecting work is regarded as a low impact activity, it has the potential to cause
problems in fragile environments, if they are not carefully planned before an area is entered or accessed.
All
Molokomme and Associates cc staff and contractors must comply with planning requirements, to reduce the impact
of activities.
1.
Initial Planning and Preparation
It is important that Senior Prospecting Geologists and Prospecting Geologists plan the environmental considerations
of their work in the same detail as safety and other requirements.
The following issues need to be considered prior to commencing reconnaissance prospecting work in a
specific area:
1.1
Authorisation and Consultation
All prospecting work conducted by the company must:
if vegetation disturbance is unavoidable, prospecting work must be undertaken in accordance with
Procedure 10 Top soil Management and Rehabilitation
ensure that the required authorisation for access has been granted;
discuss suitable access to the area with landowner in relation to gates, existing access roads and tracks
etc.;
not be undertaken in unfavourable climatic conditions;
if it is to be conducted on pastoral land, limit disturbance to any stock; and
be aware of any known areas of cultural significance. Unidentified sites that are found are to be reported
to senior management for notification to SAHRA.
1.2
Vehicle Preparation and Management
All vehicles used by prospecting personnel must, as required:
prior to entering a new area, have been rigorously cleaned to reduce the spread of weeds and exotic
if the vehicle has previously been used in an area where livestock diseases existed, appropriate safeguard
plants;
measures are required before the vehicle is used at a new site;
comply with any quarantine restrictions (e.g. noxious weeds or disease) within the designated prospecting
if required to traverse regions of long dry vegetation, vehicles will need to be fitted with spark arrestors.
area or any special precautions need to be noted and observed before entering or leaving these areas; and
2.
Responsible Vehicle Use
Actual vehicle use has the potential to have the most significant environmental impact during reconnaissance
prospecting work. It is critical that prospecting and contract staff use vehicles in a responsible manner.
Some guidelines that will assist prospecting staff minimise these impacts include:
2.1
General Driving
always use existing tracks wherever possible and avoid any unnecessary off road driving over
vegetation;
limit and adjust driving speed in accordance with the terrain and road conditions;
avoid generating large amounts of dust when driving on unsealed dusty roads;
always leave gates as you find them;
take care while driving in the vicinity of stock and report any accidents involving stock to landowners
as soon as practically possible;
if any native fauna are hit whilst driving, the animal should be put humanly down (dependent on the
severity of the injury and the nature of the beast);
restrict off-road travel during periods of wet weather in order to reduce wheel rut formation and the
potential bogging of vehicles;
refuel all vehicles in a manner that minimises spills; and
wherever possible follow the contours of hills rather than traversing hills at steep angles when offroad.
2.2
Traversing Watercourses and Drainage Lines
when crossing watercourses or drainage lines use existing culverts and fords and if unavailable, cross
in manner that does not increase the potential for erosion of stream or drainage line banks;
avoid driving over vegetation on the banks of streams and drainage lines; and
note existing drainage lines in order that wheel tracks do not modify them and cause erosion.
PROCEDURE 5 - CLEARING OF ROADS AND TRACKS

Purpose:
The purpose of this procedure is to describe how access roads and tracks shall be
cleared managed to minimise the impact of these activities.
Accountability:
Prospecting Geologist and Field Crews: - required to ensure that Molokomme and
Associates cc staff or contract personnel conduct clearance and earthworks in a
responsible manner and in accordance with the guidelines in this procedure.
The clearing of tracks for vehicle access can result in the clearance of large areas of vegetation and subsequently
reduce the visual amenity of an area from both the ground and air.
It is critical that all access roads and tracks are carefully sited and properly constructed in order to reduce the
environmental impact (e.g. erosion) and the level of maintenance required over the life of the prospecting program.
1.
Roads and Tracks
1.1
Planning
The single most important feature of track construction is good planning.
Thorough planning can significantly
decrease the environmental impact of this activity and will improve the quality and reduce the cost of future
rehabilitation works.
1.1.1
Approvals
Approval to construct roads and tracks requires the company to:
firstly, consider whether a road is actually required or can access be gained via alternative methods;
determine if there are any existing roads/tracks that can be used to gain access to a designated area;
determine if the construction of all required roads is permitted under the prospecting conditions and
consult with landowners to determine any additional requirements that may be important prior to
that the required approvals have been secured from the relevant authorities; and
constructing the road.
1.1.2
Locating Access Roads and Tracks
Determining the most favourable location of access roads and tracks requires consideration of the following:
use of aerial photographs to assist in the location of tracks and roads, especially in areas with
considerable vegetation present;
determine the type and volume of traffic likely to use the track and how long access will be required;
plan all routes along suitable natural features and avoid areas of high erosion potential, the crossing of
drainage channels and any areas of dense or sensitive vegetation;
stands of mature trees must be avoided and not cleared; and
roads should ascend and descend along ridges wherever possible and traverse slopes along contour
lines.
1.2
Constructing Roads and Tracks
If no existing access roads are available and the company requires a track to be constructed then the following
issues need to be considered:
Existing roads must be used as far as possible, new roads may only be constructed after the
submission on a limited EIA;
before construction commences, it is crucial that all earth moving and road equipment is cleaned of all
soil and plant/weed seeds before being moved to the new area; and
aim for construction of roads during favourable seasons (i.e. avoid construction of roads and tracks
during the wet season).
1.2.1
Actual track construction:
Guidelines that need to be followed by contractors for the actual construction of roads include:
only construct a road to a depth sufficient for the designated use of the track;
consider rolling or clearing tracks with the dozer blade set 300 mm above ground level for any lightly
promote the use of the pre-existing wheel tracks for access to lightly used areas;
disguise the entry point onto tracks and roads wherever possible to discourage their use for
control travelling speeds by constructing roads with gentle curves rather than long straight sections;
used tracks;
recreational purposes;
and
if available, build up heavily used roads with compacted gravel to reduce the occurrence of wheel rut
formation.
1.2.2
Additional requirements:
In addition to actual track construction, a number of other requirements need to be met, including:
ensure that all topsoil or vegetation that is removed is stockpiled for later use during road /track
rehabilitation;
allow for surface run off from roads to be diverted away via spoon drains and avoid any erosion
damage or sediment loads into water bodies ;
1.2.3
avoid any significant work or maintenance on tracks or roads during wet weather; and
instruct contractor drilling personnel about their responsibility in the correct use of tracks and roads.
Rehabilitation of Roads and Tracks
Rehabilitation of all roads and track should be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Procedure 10
Topsoil Management and Rehabilitation.

2.
Topsoil stockpiling and rehabilitation
To assist in the successful rehabilitation of roads, they must be constructed to ensure that:
all topsoil is to be removed and stockpiled for reuse during rehabilitation; and
no waste from prospecting camps or drilling operations is to be buried.
PROCEDURE 6 - DRILLING OPERATIONS

Purpose :
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that all drilling operations are conducted in a
responsible manner and all activities are planned to minimise their impact on the
environment.
Accountability :
Prospecting Geologist and Field Crews : - responsible for ensuring that all drilling
staff and contractors comply with the requirements of this procedure.
Careful planning of drilling operations is necessary to minimise both the impacts upon the environment, as well as
the success and cost of future rehabilitation works.
1.
Pre-drilling
It is important that the following requirements are considered prior to a drilling rig being brought onto and used at a
specific location or program:
select a drilling rig that is both suitable for the job required and will result in minimal impact;
when selecting a drilling contractor, determine their previous record for conducting work in a
responsible manner;
ensure that drilling contractors are aware of the environmental clauses and their liability under the
drilling contract;
confirm that the areas selected for drilling are not sensitive in either an environmental or cultural
context (e.g. susceptible to erosion or have heritage values);
has the rig been thoroughly cleaned to remove any soil, plant or weed material that is foreign to the
site;
is appropriate fire fighting equipment available and have spark arresters been fitted to exhausts if the
have preventative maintenance checks been undertaken to minimise the chance of fluid leaks from the
rig is to be used in regions of long grass;

vehicle (e.g. hydraulic lines); and
have all access tracks to drill pad sites been constructed in accordance with Procedure 5 Clearing of
Roads and Tracks.

2.
Siting of Drilling Pads
A number of important issues need to be considered in the selection of suitable drill pad sites. All designated drill
pad sites need to be:
cleared according to Procedure 10 Topsoil Management and Rehabilitation of this manual kept to a
minimal size, with the unnecessary clearing of vegetation avoided, while still allowing the drilling operation
to be carried out in a safe and efficient manner; (refer to attached site specific site preparation guidelines).
sited to avoid direct and indirect impacts (i.e. runoff, dust etc) on sensitive areas; and
sited away from drainage lines and water courses and a suitable buffer zone established.
3.
Operation of Drilling Rigs
The actual operation of drilling rigs can impact on the environment in a number of ways.
It is important that
company personnel responsible for drilling contractors:
encourage contract drilling companies to use biodegradable drilling additives;
ensure the drilling contractor is trained in the containment and clean up of spilled hydrocarbons;
ensure that no litter or waste should ever be placed down a drill hole;
ensure, for both occupational health and environmental reasons, that all drilling operations minimise the
level of dust and noise that is generated; and
communicate to the drilling contractor their environmental responsibilities, in order that a high level of
environmental performance is consistently achieved in the field.
4.
Use of water during drilling operations
If water will be used in the course of a drilling operation (i.e. by injection or down hole), then sufficient planning is
required to identify where the water will drain.
Drainage down a slope, its entry into drainage channels or its
collection around the rig must be strictly avoided.

Prior to drilling a new area, identify the potential presence of any high pressure or saline aquifers.
All water used as a result of drilling operations:
must be contained by the construction of suitably sited sumps, which must be constructed before
drilling commences, it is preferred that portable PVC sumps be used;
all sumps must be deep enough for the proposed activity;
under no circumstances is the sump to be used as refuse dump;
all sumps must be lined with PVC;
should be reused wherever possible in the drilling process; and
if it is highly saline, must be restricted from contact with vegetation.
5.
Containment and clean up of spills
All spillages of lubricating oils, hydraulic oils and diesel spills must be:
contained immediately and not allowed to enter any drainage lines or watercourses; and
cleaned up, with all contaminated soil collected and removed from the site and disposed of at a licensed
hazardous waste site.
6.
Rehabilitation
At the completion of drilling operations at a drill site:
all equipment must be removed from the drill pad and immediate area;
all waste is to be removed and disposed of in accordance with the Procedure 9 Waste Management;
rehabilitation to commence as soon as practical, as part of the rehabilitation of all disturbed areas resulting
from the prospecting program as per Procedure 10 Topsoil Management and Rehabilitation; and
all drill holes to be capped as per Procedure 7 - Drill Hole Sampling and Capping.
Monitoring of the progress and success of rehabilitation efforts should be carried out in accordance with the
Procedure 11 - Environmental Monitoring Programs.
PROCEDURE 7 - DRILL HOLE SAMPLING AND CAPPING

Purpose :
This procedure identifies the practices and environmental considerations that need to be
complied with during drill hole sampling. It also outlines the method by which the
company caps all holes that have been drilled.
Accountability :
Prospecting Geologist and Field Crews : - must ensure that all drill holes are
sampled and capped in accordance with the guidelines identified in this procedure.
Activities associated with the removal of overburden and the collection of samples from drill holes have the potential
to impact on the immediate area surrounding the site. Environmental impacts can result from the loss of empty
sample bags, the generation of waste materials from the drilling site and the mixing of topsoil with underlying
subsoils extracted from the drill hole.
The effective management of these problems, or their elimination at an early stage, can significantly improve the
viability and success of the overall regeneration program, following the cessation of drilling operations.
This procedure identifies the key issues that need to be managed during drill hole sampling and capping.
1.
Management of Sample Bags

Sample bags used for drilling should be managed as follows:
whenever possible, use non-synthetic sample bags;
ensure that the quantity of bags removed from temporary storage are only those needed for
immediate drilling work;
ensure that sample bags are secured at all times to prevent their loss to wind gusts;
any bags that become wind borne must be retrieved immediately; and
the quantity of bags removed should be noted, recorded and accounted for at the completion of each
drilling day.
1.1
Temporary Storage of Samples

To minimise damage to the surrounding vegetation full sample bags must not be stored outside the
immediate boundary of the drill pad.
2.
Contamination of Topsoil
Sub-surface soils extracted from drill holes can readily alter the topsoil structure of the immediate area
around the drill hole.
In order to minimise the environmental impact of these activities, employees and
contractors should ensure that samples taken from the drill hole are either:
3.
placed back down the drill hole;
removed from the site; or
blended in with the topsoil in the vicinity of the drill hole.
Capping of Drill Holes
Uncapped drill holes can be a serious hazard to small native wildlife as a result of their direct trapping down drill
holes.
Larger animals may also be injured by drill holes being left uncapped.
Drill holes can also be prone to
erosion and can potentially modify the drainage patterns of the surrounding area.
The use of PVC casing at the top of the hole can assist in preventing caving and it also makes capping
easier.
Specifically, at the completion of drilling activities or the drilling contractor generally, shall do the following:
re-level the ground to the pre-drilling contour without leaving a hole or depression ;
if applicable, cut the casing to 50cm below the surface;
cap all drilled holes with drill contractor supplied plugs;
ensure that the plug is correctly seated into the casing
Seal the hole with a concrete plug of 0.5m by 0.5m by 0.25m dimension, with polypipe sticking out of
the plug to identify the hole. Top of concrete plug with subsoils and then topsoil until it is level with
ground surface.
This completes the contractor responsibility for the hole.
Molokomme and Associates cc will then log and record the location of the hole with a GPS and mark its
location with a relevant marker;
4.
Drill Holes Encountering Water
The cross contamination of aquifers can also occur via drill holes and this is an important consideration in areas
located adjacent to sensitive areas or bore fields.
All drill holes that encounter groundwater must be sealed at relevant intervals to:
5.
eliminate the chance of cross contamination of aquifers of differing salinities; and
prevent the discharge of ground waters to the surface.
Documentation of Drilling Activities
All drill sites are to be photographed prior to drill pad construction, prior to collaring, after completion
of drilling and after completion of site rehabilitation. Photographs should also be taken at regular
intervals after the completion of drilling to monitor vegetation re-growth progress.
This Checklist, i.e. Procedure 11, is to be signed of by both the Prospecting Manager and the
Contractor representative after each hole is drilled and rehabbed.
PROCEDURE 8 - HYDROCARBON AND CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

Purpose:
The purpose of this procedure is to identify and describe the method by which
hydrocarbons and chemicals are transported, handled and stored during prospecting
activities.
Accountability:
The Prospecting Manager, Prospecting Geologists and Field Crews: - are

accountable to ensure that all hydrocarbon and chemical products are stored,
transported, handled and used in accordance with this procedure.
Hydrocarbons (fuels, oils etc) and chemicals (drilling fluids, solvents, cleaning fluids etc) have the potential to
cause some degradation of the environment if they are not managed in a safe and secure manner. The storage
of dangerous good (incl. petrol, diesel, petroleum gas or paraffin) in containers may not exceed a combined
capacity of 30 m3.
1.
Management of Hydrocarbons
1.1
Transportation
The transportation of all hydrocarbon products will be in accordance with the relevant Explosives and Dangerous
Goods Code and the companys safety requirements. Specifically:
all vehicles transporting fuels and oils must be roadworthy and suitable for the safe transport of the
goods in question;
all drums or containers should be properly secured to restrict movement and spillages;
appropriate identification and safety signs must be displayed and fire equipment carried for the
transportation of bulk quantities; and
1.2
responsible driving practices must be adhered to at all times.
Storage of Bulk Fuels and Oils
Bulk fuel and oil storage requires that all safety considerations are met and sufficient secondary containment is
provided to contain potential spills. Specifically, the storage of fuels and oils:
require adequate fire extinguishers to be available; and
that requires off site disposal or recycling, will have appropriate storage containers and be stored in
a safe and secure manner.
1.3
Use of Hydrocarbon Products
All refuelling and servicing of vehicles and drilling rigs should be managed in accordance with the guidelines
outlined in this procedure, with the intent of limiting the probability of spills and any subsequent damage to the
environment. To achieve this, the following work practices must be adhered to:
refuelling and servicing of most vehicles and equipment must be carried out in a designated area
within the fuel storage area;
all unloading, loading or handling of fuels must be conducted away from drainage lines;
drilling rigs should ideally be serviced and refuelled at prospecting camps. If drilling rigs require
any refuelling or servicing whilst at drill pads then all relevant precautions should be taken to
minimise the probability of spills;
all soil contaminated by fuels or oil spills shall be removed to the prospecting camp for temporary
storage, prior to the removal off the tenement;
in the event that hydrocarbon contaminated soil cannot be removed to the prospecting camp, it
should be spread thinly over disturbed ground, ripped and a small quantity of fertiliser added to
facilitate remediation;
empty fuel and oil drums must be properly stockpiled, in the bunded area, to eliminate the spillage
of residual oils and fuels;
all empty drums and containers must be periodically removed from the site and appropriately
disposed or recycled;
all spills over 20 litres must be reported via the Accident/Incident Report Form and procedure
provided in this Manual. A GPS coordinate must be taken of the spill location and recorded on the
incident form; and
all Molokomme and Associates cc prospecting staff and contractors are to be adequately trained in
the proper handling of hydrocarbon products.
2.
Use and Management of Chemicals
All information concerning the use, safety and storage of individual chemical products is documented on relevant
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). MSDSs must be available for all chemicals used on site.
It is good practice to keep the number and range of chemicals and fuels at a site to an absolute minimum.
To minimise the chance of accidents or environmental incidents involving chemicals, they must be:
handled, used and stored in strict compliance with the relevant MSDS; and
managed in accordance with regulations covering the transportation of chemicals on public roads.
These regulations are to be applied to all prospecting roads/tracks.
It is essential that all staff and field personnel are aware of the potential hazards involved with the handling of
chemicals and that clean up procedures in the event of a spill are clearly understood.
2.1
Storage of Chemical Products
Individual chemicals will require specific storage procedures.
These will be outlined in the relevant MSDS.
Overall, all chemicals must be:
2.2
clearly labelled and held in appropriate storage containers;
stored within the manufacturers recommended temperature range for safe storage;
stored in a secure facility; and
stored away from accommodation areas, regions of high vehicle use etc.
Surplus Chemicals
Supplies of chemicals that are surplus to requirements should be securely stored until they can be removed from
the prospecting site and disposed of in the appropriate manner. Empty chemical containers must not be buried
on site and must be removed and disposed of in the designated area or according to the appropriate Molokomme
and Associates cc procedure for disposal of the chemical(s).
chemicals be buried on site.
Under no circumstances should excess
PROCEDURE 9 - WASTE MANAGEMENT

Purpose:
The purpose of this procedure is to describe how solid waste that is generated during
drilling operations and at prospecting camps is handled and managed in a responsible
manner.
Accountability:
Prospecting Geologists, Field Crews and Prospecting Camp Manager: - to

ensure that all waste generated as part of an prospecting program are disposed,
removed or recycled in accordance with this procedure.
Waste products generated during an prospecting programme need to be managed in a manner that complies
with landowners expectations and causes no harm or damage to the environment. Any future rehabilitation or
remedial work will also be easier to undertake if the site has not been heavily degraded due to the poor handling
or management of waste materials.
It is a condition of most prospecting licences that all solid waste materials taken into a lease site will be removed
and disposed of or recycled in a responsible manner.
1.
Drill site waste
Drilling operations produce a range of waste products that include ripped sample bags, drill rods, general
domestic waste, waste lubricants, waste sample material etc.
1.1
Solid Waste
All solid waste generated at a drill site:
must not be buried on site under any circumstances;
must be returned to the prospecting camp and if appropriate, properly segregated (e.g. domestic
waste, scrap steel etc);
must be securely contained to prevent loss during transportation;
must be stockpiled safely at the prospecting camp in preparation for disposal or removal to a
recycling plant if appropriate (e.g. drill rods and recyclable material);
must be completely removed from each drill pad (including cigarette butts) before drilling
commences at a new site. There must be nothing left; and
will be audited periodically to ensure that no waste materials remain at any drill site commissioned
by the company.
1.2
Hydrocarbon Waste
All hydrocarbon-based waste generated at a drill site must be:
treated according to the Procedure 8 - Hydrocarbon and Chemical Management if the waste product
removed to temporary storage, if it consists of contaminated soils (storage methods will be
is a hydrocarbon or chemical waste; and

dependant on the level of contamination). All contaminated material must be removed from the
lease for treatment or disposal off-site.
2.
2.1
Liquid Waste
Liquid waste generated through the use of water during drilling operations:
must be contained in a sump within the boundaries of the drill pad as per the Procedure 6 - Drilling
Operations;
should have suspended sediment settled out and removed prior to disposal or evaporation;
must not be allowed to contaminate groundwater; and
should be re-used at every available opportunity.
Liquid hydrocarbon waste generated from vehicles, heavy equipment and drill rigs must be:
3.
managed in accordance with the Procedure 8 - Hydrocarbons and Chemical Management;
remain within the boundaries of the drill pad;
placed in appropriate sealed containers for transport to the prospecting camp and off the lease;
held in a suitable location prior to removal off site; and
cleaned up immediately if spilt, along with any contaminated soil for removal off site.
Domestic Waste Generated from Prospecting
Waste generated from an prospecting crews usually consists of normal domestic waste, recyclables, scrap steel,
waste oils, drilling related waste products etc.
It is important that waste materials generated by the prospecting crew:
must not be buried on site;
will be suitably packaged and placed in a designated container for removal from the lease area;
must be securely covered while being transported;
that consists of human generated waste and contaminated waste water must be disposed of in
accordance with Health and Safety Regulations. Domestic wastewater must be disposed of in a
manner that prevents the contamination of surface and groundwater;
that can be recycled, be segregated and stockpiled safely in preparation for removal to appropriate
recycling facilities; and
consisting of oily rags, disused parts etc be stored in disused 210 drums (with suitable lids) that
cannot fill with rainwater.
PROCEDURE 10 - TOPSOIL MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION

Purpose:
The purpose of this procedure is to describe the methods for the management of
topsoil and rehabilitation of areas disturbed by prospecting activities.
Accountability:
Prospecting Manager and Senior Prospecting Geologists: - are accountable to

ensure that all topsoil disturbed as a result of prospecting activities is returned and
rehabilitation of all disturbed areas is conducted and successful.
At the completion of prospecting activities it is essential that all disturbed areas be rehabilitated to promote the
natural revegetation of these areas.
The aim of all rehabilitation programs is to restore and return the site as close as possible to its original state i.e.
similar to the state before prospecting activities commenced.
Early and effective planning, before a site is
disturbed, will assist in the successful regeneration of these areas.

1.
Storage and Management of Topsoil
Topsoil is a beneficial natural resource and essential for the successful rehabilitation of disturbed areas. Shallow
topsoil containing plant seeds and basic organic matter;
should be carefully removed and stockpiled when an area is being cleared;
must be stockpiled separately to subsoils and any cleared vegetation;
when locating topsoil stockpiles, consider the need to re-access the stockpile for use at a later date;
should be pushed into stockpiles that are low (generally less than 2m), have a reasonable surface
area, be gently battered and located away from drainage lines;
should not be stored for more than 12 months, as storage time diminishes seed viability and
microbial activity; and
once stockpiled, should promote revegetation to protect the soil from erosion, discourage weeds
and maintain soil microbe populations.
2.
General Rehabilitation Principles
Successful rehabilitation of disturbed areas requires that all the following guidelines be implemented:
the removal of all structures, waste material and contaminated soil;
filling of all pits and sumps and the re-establishment of all natural drainage lines;
ensuring that all drill holes are capped in accordance with Procedure 7 Drill Hole Sampling and
Capping;
ensuring that all rehabilitation work carried out promotes the contouring and subsequent blending
of the area back to the original land form;
areas of compacted subsoils are loosened and stored topsoil is effectively redistributed over recontoured areas; and
2.1
the success of regenerated areas, including any areas prone to erosion, is monitored.
Rehabilitation Planning
assemble all photographic and written records that detail the condition of the site prior to the
construction of the camp; and
in consultation with landowners, develop a suitable rehabilitation plan or strategy for the site.
2.2
Closure and Rehabilitation
After planning, the key stages of rehabilitation that are required include the:
removal of all equipment from the site including all accommodation units, storage sheds etc.;
removal of any stockpiled waste or recyclable materials;
excavation and removal of any contaminated soil from the fuel storage facility or any other areas
within the camp;
filling and levelling of all drains, sumps or other water diversions with the aim of reconstructing the
contours of the original landform;
respreading of all available original topsoil and any stockpiled vegetation over the site;
deep ripping of heavily compacted land. If not required, harrowing of the surface may be used.
Ensure that any ripping or harrowing is done along the contours of sloping sites; and
documenting of the rehabilitation work and periodic monitoring of the site to determine the success
of the work.
2.3
Tracks and Roads
A number of proven techniques are available for the rehabilitation of tracks and roads. The methods used for a
specific location should be based on the degree of compaction and the condition and length of the road to be
rehabilitated.
2.3.1
Lightly Used Roads and Tracks
As a guide:
tracks originally cleared using blade up techniques and lightly compacted may be best left to
regenerate naturally; and
other tracks which are slightly more compacted should be harrowed after the redistribution of
topsoil and any previously cleared vegetation.
Roads constructed in a more conventional manner will require:
2.3
all drains and culverts to be removed and drainage patterns returned to pre-existing conditions;
some local contour adjustment to return the altered landform to its original contours;
deep ripping or harrowing depending on the level of compaction;
all ripping to follow the contours on sloping areas (not down-slope);
replacing and dispersing sub-soils over the road surface; and
redistributing topsoil and stockpiled vegetation over the subsoils.
Rehabilitation of Sump Pits
Sump pits, like roads and tracks, require rehabilitation to reduce the erosion potential and the visual impacts
associated with these facilities.
As a guide, the most effective methods for the rehabilitation of these pits
include:
Empty the contents of the sumps into containers, without spilling the contents
Remove the sealed containers and PVC lining as described in Procedure 9 Waste Management
initial regrading and shaping, to create a well contoured level surface which is self draining;
in sloping areas, erosion controls may be needed to divert run on water from above the pit;
any stockpiles of sub-soil to be returned and spread evenly over pit and its access road;
stockpiled topsoil must then be spread evenly over the surface of the pit;
any previously cleared vegetation or stockpiled timber to be spread over the topsoil; and
if seeding of pits is required, then local seed collected from shelter belts around the pit should be
used.
PROCEDURE 11 - MONITORING
Purpose:
The purpose of this procedure is to describe the aspects of prospecting operations

that require monitoring on a monthly/regular basis to ensure compliance of the
prospecting right holder with the Environmental Management Program.
Accountability:
Prospecting Manager and Senior Prospecting Geologists
During prospecting activities it is essential that compliance with the EMP be maintained at all times to ensure
minimum impact on the natural environment. This requires ongoing and regular reporting of the progress of the
implementation of the EMP.
It is the responsibility of the holder of the prospecting right to ensure that regular monitoring of all
environmental measures takes place. Points of compliance must be identified with regard to the operations
impact on the environment.
inspection and monitoring must include implementation of the EMP and the impact on plant and animal
life.
visual inspections of erosion and physical pollution must be done on a regular basis.
final site rehabilitation must also be monitored.
The following aspects should be monitored: (for a detailed monitoring checklist refer to Annexure 1)
Reporting of Environmental Incident and non-compliance:
monthly reporting of incidents;
environmental non-compliances;
risk ranking of non-compliances; and
monthly reporting of non-compliances.
Toilet Conditions:
topsoil management;
solid waste management;
water management (consumption, waste); and
potential pollution from toilet facilities.
Vehicle Use:
visual impact of vehicle movement on roads and tracks (wind and water erosion);
restricting use to existing roads and tacks; and
parking.
Vehicle Maintenance Yard:
waste oil management;
drip trays;
fencing, demarcation and signage;
topsoil management;
vehicle maintenance procedures;
availability of covered waste disposal receptacle;
Hydrocarbon and Chemical Management:
transportation;
storage of hydrocarbon products (fencing, demarcation and signage);
use of hydrocarbon products;
storage of chemical products (fencing, demarcation and signage);
use of chemical products;
surplus chemical management; and
management of spills.
Waste management:
solid waste;
liquid waste; and
hydrocarbon and chemical waste.
Drilling Sites:
documentation of drill sites;
oil drip trays;
topsoil management;
solid waste;
dust and noise pollution;
water management;
spill management;
Rehabilitation:
topsoil management;
tracks and roads (contours and vegetation);
drill site; and
re-establishment of vegetation
PROCEDURE 12 - ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS PLAN

Purpose:
Employees will be informed regarding the Environmental objectives of the company

during induction.
Accountability:
Prospecting Manager and Senior Prospecting Geologists
Employees will be informed regarding the Environmental objectives of the company during induction.
The following illustrate how environmental training will be managed for the prospecting project. This includes
increasing environmental awareness as well as identifying environmental training needs for employees to ensure
that those whose work impacts on the environment, receive training relevant to their level of responsibility.
1.
Responsibility
Management is responsible to ensure that this procedure is carried out.

2.
Definitions/ references
Induction/ Awareness: General environmental training to ensure that employees and contractors at each
relevant function and level receive environmental training and are aware of the environmental management
initiatives undertaken during borrow pit operations.
Job specific training: Training for personnel performing tasks, which can cause significant environmental
impacts, to be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training and/or experience.
3.
As contemplated in section 39(3)(c) of the MPRDA

Training Needs
A training need analysis is performed through all levels of the crew. The aim of this is to ensure that personnel
are equipped with the required skills to manage impacts on the environment. Through the availability of new
training material, changes to system requirements, etc., these training needs are revised continuously and the
matrix updated accordingly.
4.
Training description
Basic Environmental Awareness

Management is responsible to provide training of employees and contractors on:
The importance of conformance with the environmental management plan (EMP).
The significant environmental impacts, actual or potential, of their work activities and the
environmental benefits of improved personal performance.
Their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance with the EMP, including emergency
preparedness and response requirements.
The potential consequences of departure from specified operating procedures.
Importance of not littering.
Importance of using supplied toilet facilities.
The need to use water sparingly.
Comprehension Training
Comprehension training must include:
Emergency preparedness and response
Spill management
Water management
Waste management
Incident reporting
Storage of chemicals
Each supervisor is responsible to ensure the above are discussed with all employees and contractors, for which
attendance must also be recorded. Records must be submitted to management.
Scheduling and conducting of training
After the training needs have been identified, it is the responsibility of Management or appointed representatives
to ensure that personnel attend the relevant identified training.
Progress on compliance with the training
program must be verified during the Management meetings.

5.
Verification of training effectiveness
Effectiveness verification of environmental management training will be done by management through task
observations.
Any needs identified during the above, will be discussed at the Management meetings (3 monthly), and
incorporated into the Training Needs Analysis and Training Plan.
6.
Records
Training Needs Analysis
Training Records (attendance register and certificates)
Training evaluations
ANNEXURE 1
EMP COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
REPORTING OF ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENCE AND NON-COMPLIANCE

Type
of
monitoring
Records
What
Incidence
Frequency
and
non-
Monthly
Resp.
Person
EM
compliance
Comments
Attach all copies of incidence and noncompliance records to this checklist.
VEHICLE USE
Type
of
monitoring
Visual
Resp.
What
Frequency
Wind & water erosion of
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Parking
Monthly
EM
What
Frequency
Person
Results/Comments
tracks & roads

Visual & Records
Impact of vehicle use on

roads and tracks
Visual & Records
DRILL SITE
Type
monitoring
Visual
of
Adequacy
of
fencing,
Resp.
Person
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Results/Comments
demarcation & signage

Visual
Topsoil management
Visual/Records
Vehicle maintenance proc.
Monthly
EM
Visual & Records
Waste disposal facilities

- available
- suitable
- maintained
Documentation
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Records
Attach
all
documentation
and
photographs of drill site preparation,

construction, collaring,
capping and
rehabilitation.
Visual
Visual & Records
Visual
Visual
Visual/Records
Oil drip trays

- employed
- maintained
Waste oil management
- vol. generated
- storage cond.
Topsoil management
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Solid waste
- litter
- receptacles
Dust
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
As required
EM
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Efforts to minimise.
Records
Noise
Refer to Env. Noise Req.
Visual & Records

Visual & Records
Water management
- consumption
- waste management
Spill management
Attach all documentation and reports of

spills and remediation actions.
HYDROCARBON & CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

Type
of
monitoring
What
Frequency
Resp.
Person
Records
Transportation
Monthly
EM
Visual
Storage:
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Results/Comments
Hydrocarbon products
- volume
- fencing
- demarcation
- signage
Visual
Use:
Hydrocarbon Products
Visual
Storage:
Chemical products
- volume
- fencing
- demarcation
- signage
Visual/Records
Use:
Chemical Products
Visual & Records
Surplus
chemical
management
Visual & Records
Spills management
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Type
of
monitoring
Visual & Records
Visual & Records
Resp.
What
Frequency
Solid waste
- storage cond.
- Volume
- litter
Liquid waste
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Person
Results/Comments
- storage cond.
- volume
Visual & Records
Hydrocarbon & chemical

waste
- types
storage cond.
volume
EMISSIONS MONITORING
Type
monitoring
Black
Emissions
of
What
Smoke Vehicles
drilling rigs
Frequency
and Annually
Resp.
Person
EM
Index (Acceptable level) Bacherach scale 0 to 9

=2
CUT-OFF
=3
PROBLEMATIC
> 4 ACTION CAN BE TAKEN AGAINST DRIVER

NOISE MONITORING
Base line Environmental Noise survey to be conducted. Re-survey of environmental noise to be carried out if any
anticipated change to operations will result in increased noise levels.
Type of monitoring What

Environmental
Resp.
Frequency
Drilling
Results/comments
Person
See note above
EM
noise
Type of District
Equivalent Continuous Rating Level for Noise (LReq,T) dBA

Outdoors
Day-night
Indoors with Windows closed
Daytime
Night-time
Day-night
Daytime
Night-time
Residential
a) Rural district
45
45
35
35
35
25
b) Suburban district
50
50
40
40
40
30
c) Urban district
55
55
45
45
45
35
Non Residential Districts

d)
Urban
(some
business
districts
60
60
50
50
50
40
65
65
55
55
55
45
70
70
60
60
60
50
workshops,
premises
and main roads)

e) Central business
districts
f) Industrial districts
REHABILITATION
Note: Monitoring of rehabilitation must continue after completion of prospecting activities until re-growth of vegetation
is satisfactory.
Type
of
monitoring
Visual & Records
Resp.
What
Frequency
Topsoil management
Monthly
EM
Monthly
EM
Monthly
SEG
Monthly
EM
Person
- restoration of natural contours

Visual & Records
Tracks and roads

- restoration of natural contours
- re-vegetated
Visual & Records
Drill sites
- capped
- waste removed
- topsoil replaced
- marked
Visual & Records
Re-establishment of vegetation
Note: EM = Prospecting Manager, SEG = Senior Prospecting Geologist.
Results/Comments
ANNEXURE 2
INCIDENT REPORT FORM
MOLOKOMME AND ASSOCIATES CC: PROSPECTING
INCIDENT REPORT
Date
No.
Time
Place / Area
Medium involved
Oil
Water
Diesel
Slurry
Acid
Dust
Pesticide
Gas
Air
If other - specify
Other
Medium
Water
contaminated
Soil
Other
Incident risk rank
Level
Comment
Brief description
of the incident
Remedial action
Responsible person
Cost of action
Reported by
Closed out by
Suggested
precautionary
measures
Photos of the incident
Date

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DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCE

Applicant: Molokomme and Associates cc.

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LEGISLATION/ REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................ 6

OTHER RELEVANT LEGISLATION........................................................................................................ 7

WORD DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................................... 7

BIOGRAPHIC DETAILS OF THE APPLICANT ............................................................................................ 8

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROSPECTING

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED BY PROPOSED PROSPECTING

Fauna naturally occur in the area ................................................................................................. 13

The type of equipment that will be used: ...........................................................................................14

Total area of all excavations?....................................................................................................... 18

Water for prospecting ................................................................................................................. 18

The estimate depth of the water table/ borehole ........................................................................... 18

Volume of water per day utilize for employees? ............................................................................. 18

Toilet facilities will be made available to workers? ......................................................................... 18

Would it be necessary to construct roads to access the proposed operations? .................................. 18

TIME FACTOR ....................................................................................................................................18

Number of employees ................................................................................................................. 19

Operational hours ....................................................................................................................... 19

Distance to residential area ......................................................................................................... 19

Distance to the nearest fence/windmill/house/dam/built structure? ................................................. 19

IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED OPERATION ON THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE SURROUNDING

ENVIRONMENT. REGULATION 52(2)(b) ................................................................................................19

SPECIFIC REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................19

Air quality Management and Control (Regulation 64) ...........................................................................19

Fire Prevention (Regulation 65) .........................................................................................................19

Noise control (Regulation 66) ............................................................................................................20

Blasting, vibration and shock (Regulation 67) .....................................................................................20

Disposal of waste material (Regulation 69) .........................................................................................20

Soil pollution and erosion control (Regulation 70)................................................................................20

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Indicate how topsoil will be handled on the area. .......................................................................... 20

Emergency preparedness ..................................................................................................................21

Potential emergency situations. ................................................................................................... 21

Emergency preparedness procedure. ............................................................................................ 21

Management and concurrent rehabilitation cost. .................................................................................24

MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT .................................................................................26

Monitoring and performance assessment ............................................................................................26

CLOSURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES: (Regulation 52(2)(f)) .....................................................26

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (Regulation 52(2)(g)) ....................................................................................27

Management of Social environment. ............................................................................................. 27

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................................................35

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................35

MAPPING AND SETTING OUT ...................................................................................................... 35

DEMARCATING THE PROSPECTING AREA ..................................................................................... 35

DEMARCATING THE RIVER CHANNEL AND RIVERINE ENVIRONMENT ............................................. 35

RESTRICTIONS ON PROSPECTING ....................................................................................................36

INFRASTRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................36

ACCESS TO THE SITE ................................................................................................................. 36

OFFICE/CAMP SITES ................................................................................................................... 37

Rehabilitation of the drill site ....................................................................................................... 38

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE YARD AND SECURED STORAGE AREAS .................................................... 39

OPERATING PROCEDURES IN THE PROSPECTING AREA......................................................................39

Limitations on prospecting ........................................................................................................... 39

Prospecting operations within the riverine environment .................................................................. 39

THE WATER USE LICENCE ................................................................................................................41

PROCESSING AREAS AND WASTE PILES (DUMPS) ..............................................................................41

TAILINGS DAM(S) (SLIMES DAM) ......................................................................................................42

15.10 FINAL REHABILITATION ...................................................................................................................42

MONITORING AND REPORTING...........................................................................................................42

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ENVIRONMENTAL RISK REPORT .......................................................................................................44