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1 MPISI TRADING 143 (PTY) LTD PPP Chapter for Final Scoping Report CLIENT SERVICE PROVIDER MPISI TRADING 143 (PTY) LTD 9 BAY SUB, NO. 3 TASSELBERRY ROAD RICHARDS BAY 3900 Cell: LICEBO ENVIRONMENTAL AND MINING (PTY) LTD Reg Number: 2009/022180/07 P.O.Box 20519, 5 De klerk Del Judor Klipfontein, Witbank, 1044 Tel: (013) /(013) ; Cell phone: ralph.repinga@gmail.com Copyright Reserved PROJECT NUMBER: LEM-A REPORT NUMBER: A DRAFT REPORT Prepared by LICEBO ENVIRONMENTAL AND MINING (PTY) LTD Prepared for MPISI TRADING 143 (PTY) LTD JULY 2017

2 1. DETAILS OF THE PPP FOLLOWED TO DATE Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Ltd has been appointed by Mpisi Trading 143 (Pty) Ltd to undertake environmental authorisation for the proposed Mpisi Colliery planned at Ntambanana in the City of umhlathuze local municipality. The application was relodged on 7 th February 2017 and initial scoping phase was undertaken. The scoping report submitted to the department of Mineral resources was accepted however a directive was issued on the 26 th of April 2017 for Mpisi trading to conduct more detail consultation and supporting studies. A new scoping report was undertaken by a newly appointed EAP (that is Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Ltd). This PPP include comments received on the initial scoping report submitted in March 2017 and the newly undertaken scoping to be submitted on the 27 th of July A PPP provides stakeholders, who are affected by or interested in the project, with an opportunity to partake in the EIA process freely. Moreover, through the process, concerns and local knowledge will be identified; needs and values are understood and can be taken into consideration as part of the EIA process. The PPP objectives for the environmental regulatory process have been set out below: To ensure that I&APs are informed about the proposed project; To provide I&APs opportunity to engage and provide comment on the proposed project; To draw on local knowledge by identifying environmental and social concerns associated with the proposed project; To involve I&APs with identifying methods in which concerns can be addressed; To verify that stakeholder comments have been accurately recorded; and To comply with the legal requirements. As part of the PPP three (3) main phases, during which I&APs are engaged as part of the environmental regulatory process, are detailed below: 1.1. Scoping Phase During the Scoping Phase, the following core PPP activities will be undertaken: Stakeholder identification and continuous update of the database; 2 Page

3 Background Information Document (BID) and letter was distributed together with the placement of adverts and site notices; Availability of the DSR and associated documentation is available for public comment; and Consultation with I&APs will be undertaken to obtain suggestions and concerns Identification of Stakeholders To ensure a proper representation of stakeholders interested in or affected by the proposed project, the following identification methods are used to develop a stakeholder database: Windeed and desktop searches were conducted in and around the project area to verify landownership and obtain contact details; Utilisation of existing stakeholder databases from previous application (PPP done by Licebo consultants); Responses from the newspaper advertisement and site notices placed; Responses from the BID and notification letter made available to stakeholders; and Networking with stakeholders to identify additional stakeholders interested in or Affected by the proposed project. Stakeholders for the proposed project are grouped into the following categories: Government: National, Provincial, District and Local authorities; Landowners: Directly affected and surrounding landowners; Land occupiers: Directly affected and surrounding land occupiers; Communities: Surrounding communities; Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs): Environmental and social organisations; Agriculture: associations or organisations focussed on agricultural activities; Parastatals: semi-government institutions; and Business: small and medium enterprises and formal organisations. A stakeholder database has been compiled which will be updated throughout the environmental regulatory process. 3 Page

4 Public Participation Media Considering legislative requirements and good practice the following media will be utilised to make information about the proposed project available to stakeholders. BID: includes the location and a description of the proposed project, the legislative processes and requirements that will be followed, the specialist studies to be conducted, the competent authorities and the consultation and registration process including contact details of the responsible person representing the independent EAP. Newspaper Advertisement: an English and isizulu newspaper advert was placed in one local newspaper. The advertisement included a brief project description and location, information about the required legislation, the competent authorities, details of the appointed EAP, information about availability of the DSR for public comment and details about the Public Meeting to be held. Site Notices: English site notices were put up at various places as indicated in Table 1. The site notices contained a brief project description and location, information about the required legislation, the competent authorities, and details of the appointed EAP and information about availability of the DSR for public comment and details about the Public Meeting. Letter with Comment and Registration Form: a letter was sent in English which contained information about the proposed project, applicable legislation and competent authorities, information on availability of the DSR for public comment and details of the Public Meeting. A Registration and Comment Form was also provided for stakeholders to use for formal registration as I&APs or to submit comments. SMS: notification to stakeholders will also be done be means of SMS distributed to I&APs having mobile numbers available. Presentation: a PowerPoint presentation will be used as medium to convey information about the proposed project and to engage in open dialogue with stakeholders Consultation with Stakeholders A formalised stakeholder meetings were held on the 13 th July 2017 (City of umhlathuze Local Municipality) and 14 th July 2017 (Bhucanana Hall), during the 30-day public comment period in the form of a Public Meeting and stakeholders on the database were informed and invited. Comments raised by stakeholders were captured in a Comment and Response Report (CRR). Stakeholder comments were closely considered and addressed by the project team, where applicable, to inform the scope for specialist studies to be undertaken. Responses are provided to the comments raised by stakeholders and will be updated in the CRR throughout the PPP. 4 Page

5 As part of the directive sent by DMR on the 15 August 2017 to Mpisi Trading, A meeting with Ezemvelo KZN wildlife is planned for the 06 th of September 2017, meetings with Thula Thula private reserve, Sophomo Tribal Authority and other affected parties have been proposed for the 07 th and 08 th September 2017, LEM is still awaiting response from stakeholders. The updated Scoping Report will be made available to stakeholders, once it has been submitted to the DMR, on Licebo Environmental Website ( a 21 day comment period and notification will be distributed to inform stakeholders PPP Scoping Phase Activities In Table 1 more detail is provided about the PP activities undertaken thus far, together with referencing materials included as Appendices. Table 1: Detail of PP activities undertaken thus far. Activity Details Comment Identification stakeholders of Distribution of announcement letter and BID Placing of newspaper advertisement Placement of site notices Announcement of DSR A stakeholder database has been developed which includes I&APs from various sectors of society this includes directly affected and adjacent landowners, in and around the proposed project area. This is based on the consultation results undertaken as part of the initial public participation process. A BID, announcement letter with Registration and Comment Form was previously distributed as part of the initial public participation process and will also be distributed within the commenting period from 23 rd to June to 24 th of July English and IsiZulu advert was placed on 23 July 2017 in the Zululand Observer, refer to Appendix 8 for the copy of the adverts. English site notices were placed at the proposed project site boundaries, local libraries and municipal offices on Fri 23 rd of June Announcement of availability of the DSR was distributed to stakeholders together with the formal project announcement from 26 August Copies of the DSR are available at: Umhlathuze Local Municipality (Umtapo Wolwazi) Public Library and The DSR was available on (under Project Documents) and was made available at the Public Meeting. Stakeholder database Appendix Announcement Documents (Refer to Appendix 8 of the SR) Appendix Advertisement (Refer to Appendix 8 of the SR) Appendix Site Notice \Report (Refer to Appendix 8 of the SR) Appendix Announcement Documents (Refer to Appendix 8 of the SR) 5 Page

6 Activity Details Comment CDs can be requested. (30-day comment period for the Scoping Report: Saturday, 26 August to 26 September 2017) Announcement of availability of the updated Scoping Report was ed and posted to the database. These reports were made available on (Project Documents). Announcement of the updated Scoping Report availability Public place Umhlathuze Local Municipality Umtapo Wolwazi Public Library Locality / Physical Address Situated at 103 Main Street, opposite Telkom Offices. Situated on Portion 1 of the farm Windy Ridge GU (Coordinates: 28 36'15.80"S and 31 44'45.74"E) Obtained comments from stakeholders Comments, issues of concern and suggestions received from stakeholders during the Scoping phase have been captured in the CRR. This includes previous comments received prior to the application PPP Impact Assessment (IA) Phase Activities It is anticipated that the PPP to be implemented for the IA phase will be similar to the process for the Scoping phase. The premise of activities is to adhere to various legislative requirements for PPP and that a single, integrated process is followed. This will limit stakeholder fatigue and ensure that stakeholders are presented with a single view of the full project and EIA information. It is envisaged that the process of engagement will commence in November/December 2017 during which another Public Meeting will be held. Stakeholder comments gathered during the Scoping phase and outcomes from the engagement will be closely considered for further PPP activities and inclusion for specialist studies (where applicable). The main emphasis of engagement with stakeholders as part of this phase will be so share results of the specialist impact studies completed and the associated suggested mitigation measures and recommendations Decision Making Phase During this phase the decision made by the DMR will be communicated to stakeholders by means of letter distribution via , post and SMS and advertisement placement. The information provided will also include the legislated appeals procedure available should stakeholders wish to appeal the decision. 6 Page

7 Project No: LEM-A August 2017 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION AND WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED COAL MINING ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH MPISI TRADING 143 (PTY) LTD IN SUPPORT OF THE SECTION 22 MINING RIGHT APPLICATION AND THE INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL PROCESS DMR MPISI TRADING 143 (PTY) LTD REFERENCE NUMBER: KZN 30/5/1/2/2/10071 MR Dear Stakeholder, Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Ltd on behalf of Mpisi Trading 143 (Pty) Ltd hereby gives notice to stakeholders of the: Commencement of the Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process required for the proposed Impisi Mine; Availability of the Draft Scoping Report for public comment; and Invitation to attend a Public Meeting to be held on Friday, 14 July 2017, Umhlathuze Local Municipality Buchanan Hall. Mpisi Trading 143 (Pty) Ltd (Herein Mpisi Trading ) intends to develop a mining operation which will involve underground (bord and pillar mining method) and opencast mining (truck and shovel method) operations including associated mining infrastructure at the various portions of the farms Empangeni, Dube Ridge and Windy Ridge. As part of the integrated environmental approval process and water use licence application processes will need to be undertaken and compiled for submission into the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). The mining activities will involve the mining of the anthracite coal seams and the construction of related mining infrastructure such as haul roads, workshops, offices, Pollution Control Dams (PCD), Coal Crushing and Screening Plant and water management infrastructure. Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Ltd ( LEM ) has been appointed by Mpisi Trading, to undertake a public participation process, scoping and environmental impact assessment process for the compilation of the Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Programme, Waste Management Licence and Water Use Licence Applications for the proposed mining activities associated with the Mpisi mining activities as required in terms of section 24(2) and 24D of the National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 and section 21 of the National Water Act, Act 36 of DRAFT SCOPING REPORT AVAILABILITY The Draft Scoping Report is available to the public for 30-day comment period from Friday 26 August 2017 to 26 September 2017 at the places as indicated below. Person Location Contact Printed Copies 7 Page

8 Ntambanana Public Library which is situated at Bongani Motha 103 Main Street, opposite Telkom Offices. Electronic Copies Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Ltd website ( Cell: Tel: / HOW TO COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT Comments on the report can be submitted to LEM through any of the following means: Completing a registration and comment form; Writing a letter; Sending a fax or ; Providing comments at the public meeting; or Phoning LEM Office. Stakeholders affected by, or who are interested in the proposed Project are invited to register as an Interested and Affected Party (I&AP). Please complete and return the attached registration and comment form to LEM to register as I&AP and to indicate your interest in receiving further information regarding the EIA process. You are also welcome to contact us on Tel: / , Fax: , Postal: PO Box 20519, Del Judor Extension 4, Witbank, 1044, infor@licebo.co.za. Your input and feedback are highly valued. 8 Page

9 Document Reference: A August 2017 MPISI TRADING 143 (PTY) LIMITED MPISI COLLIERY ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION AND WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED MPISI TRADING 143 (PTY) LTD MPISI COLLIERY ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION AND INTEGRATED WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION APPROVAL PROCESS BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT (BID) AND INVITATION FOR STAKEHOLDERS AS WELL AS INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES TO COMMENT. DMR Mining Right Reference Number: KZN 30/5/1/2/2/10071 MR PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT BACKGROUND The aim of this document is to inform all Interested and Affected Parties about the proposed project which includes the undertaking of public participation process and environmental impact assessment process for the compilation of the Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Programme, Waste Management Licence and Water Use Licence Application for the proposed mining activities associated with the Mpisi Colliery mining area as required in terms of section 24(2) and 24D of the National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 and section 21 of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 associated with the proposed project as discussed in this document. As an interested or affected party, you are requested to please read this document carefully as it provides you with information relating to: The proposed project; The legal processes that will be undertaken; The Public Participation Process (PPP) which will be followed; Proposed specialist studies that have been planned to be conducted; and The registration process for Interested and Affected Parties. To ensure that you receive further documentation, and that all your comments and issues are considered, please complete the attached registration form and return it to Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Limited (LEM). Should you require any additional information, or have any queries about the proposed Mpisi Colliery mining project, please contact: Ralph Repinga from Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Ltd at: Tel: / / PO Box 20519, Del Judor Extension 4, Witbank, 1044 Fax: de Klerk Street, Del Judor, Klipfontein, Witbank, ralph.repinga@gmail.com Please ensure your comments reach us within 30 days by the 26 th September Please confirm your attendance for this meeting to Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Limited. Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Ltd ( LEM ) has been appointed by Mpisi Trading 143 (Pty) Ltd, to undertake a public participation process, scoping and environmental impact assessment process for the compilation of the Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Programme, Waste Management Licence and Water Use Licence Applications for the proposed mining activities associated with the Mpisi mining activities as required in terms of section 24(2) and 24D of the National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 and section 21 of the National Water Act, Act 36 of This background information document is focusing on the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development (MPRDA) and National Environmental Management Waste Act (NEM WA) environmental management authorisations and the Water Use Licence as required in terms of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 (NWA) required for this project. The Public Participation Process will be in support of the following legislations: The Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act, Act No. 28 of 2002; and 9 Page

10 The National Environmental Management Act, Act No. 107 of 1998; The National Environmental Management Waste Act, Act 59 of 2008; and The National Water Act, Act 36 of Furthermore, the work to be undertaken will conform to the principles set out in the National Environment Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) as amended with specific to the Environmental Management 2014 EIA Regulation GNR 982 and the NWA Regulation 267 of 24 March The following key principles as embedded in NEMA and NWA will apply: The public must be well informed when making decisions about the environment; Development must be socially, environmentally and economically sustainable; and Decisions must be made in an open and transparent manner and there must be access to information. PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT The purpose of this document is to provide a brief overview of the proposed environmental authorisation and water use licence approval processes associated with the proposed mining activities. This document provides Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) with an opportunity to comment on the proposed changes. It also provides I&APs with initial information on the proposed project and information on how they can get involved and what the benefits are of being registered as Interested and Affected Parties. I&APs will have an opportunity to comment and raise issues of concern and suggestions for enhanced benefits. OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT This application process serves as the application for the environmental authorisations required in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 in respect of listed activities that have been triggered by applications in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2008 as amended, the National Environmental Management Waste Act, Act 59 of 2008 and the National Water Act, This application is undertaken to support the section 22 mining right application for the proposed Mpisi coal mining operations to be carried out by Mpisi Trading 143 (Pty) Limited with respect to the farms Lot 306 Empangeni No , Lot 304 Empangeni, No , Lot 302 Empangeni, No , Remainder and Portions 2 and 4 of Lot 272 Empangeni, No , Portion 1 and Remainder of Lot 310 Empangeni, No , Lot 286 Empangeni, No , Portion 1 and Remainder of the farm Lot 287 Empangeni, No , Portion 1 and Remainder of the farm Lot 311 Empangeni, No , the farm Lot 308 Empangeni, No , the farm Lot 307 Empangeni, No , the farm Lot 254 Empangeni, No , the farm Lot 278 Empangeni, No , Portion 1 of the farm Dube Ridge No , Portion 1 and Remainder of the farm Windy Ridge No , which is situated in magisterial district of Lower Umfolozi in City of umhlathuze (ex Ntambanana) Local Municipality within the Inkosi Cetshwayo (Uthungulu) District Municipality, KwaZulu Natal Province.. Mpisi Trading 143 (Pty) Ltd is the holder of the mining right KZN 30/5/1/2/2/10071 MR. Mpisi Trading 143 (Pty) Ltd intends to apply for a section 22 in terms of the MPRDA. This NEMA application is undertaken to support the proposed mining operations in terms of section 22 mining right application in respect to the above mentioned farm portions. The proposed Mpisi Coal Mining Project area comprises 61 farms, and is located approximately 30km northwest of Richards Bay and 20km north of Empangeni, and immediately east of the town Ntambanana, within the Inkosi Cetshwayo (Uthungulu) District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. The R34 road passes through the southern portion of the Mpisi Coal Mining Project study area. The Mpisi Coal Mining Project area itself consists of three facets, namely the Prospecting Area, Mining Area, and the Priority Area. These farms are located north west of the town of Empangeni and south west of the Hluhluwe Mfolozi Game Reserve, in an area of 29,523Ha. However, the focused mining area is the historical Heatonville Mine comprising three farms, namely Lot 272 Empangeni (12922), Lot 278 Empangeni (14015) and Lot 254 Empangeni (14014), comprising a total of Ha. The mining right was granted in terms of Section 22 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No.28 of 2002) by the Department of Mineral Resources on 17 November According to Historical data provided by, Mr.D.W.Thompson and Mr. Rod White limited mining did take place at the Heatonville Mine from , but indications are that only around 15,000 tons were mined until structural stability issues terminated mining. A number of outcrops do present themselves near the old Heatonville Mine and these need to be further explored to pursue opportunities for open cast mining. Outcrops are indicated around the old Heatonville Mine situated in the south western portion of farm 1405 along the banks of the Ntambana River. Boreholes 5, 8 and 9 in the Priority area exhibit multiple dolerite intrusions ranging from 2m to 30m thick in the borehole intersections. Borehole number 4 10 Page

11 appears to be situated at an elevation below the main sills as no dolerites were intersected. The dip of the strata in the Mining area varies from 10 to 30 degrees. It should also be noted that the old Heatonville Mine was situated between two of the main sills. The structural stability issues experienced at the old mine may have been due to a weathered roof from mining at such shallow depths. However, modern opencast mining methods from where the underground adits will be developed. Once the adits to the underground are developed, these will be more efficient in extraction and should present more favourable roof conditions for deeper mining interventions. Considerable environmental impacts were done to the area by the previous mining permit holder as no rehabilitation or proper closure according to the DMR requirements was done. The study area is situated in the Grassland Biome, Mesic Highveld Grassland Bioregion, Paulpietersburg, Moist Grassland Vegetation Type and Altitude of m. The proposed Mpisi Colliery development will comprise of: A new Opencast (Adit box-cut) and Underground Mining Area (covering area of approximately ha) Access and haul roads Pollution Control Dam Topsoil stockpiles Overburden stockpiles Softs (subsoil) stockpiles Stream and wetland crossing Mine offices ROM and product coal stockpiles Workshops and associated infrastructure Washbay Weighbridge Conveyor belt Coal Handling Processing Plant Water storage tanks Security guard house and entrance gate Water Management (Canals, berms, sumps, pump station, pipelines) Fuel and lubrication facilities Water supply, rescue, geological and monitoring boreholes Electricity supply network Changehouse and ablution facilities Sewage treatment plant The new proposed activities will be triggering Government Notice Regulation 983, Regulation 984 and related waste management activities which require that a scoping and environmental impact report (S&EIR) must be conducted, compiled and submitted to the Department of Mineral Resources in KwaZulu Natal Province. Also a water use licence will be applied for identified water use activities as required in terms of the NWA. The below listed activity has been identified as those that might need to be authorised based on the current available information. As mentioned above, for this proposed to continue, an application for environmental authorisation process will be followed to include the following proposed identified listed activities in terms of the environmental impact assessment regulations issued on 04 December 2014: - Government Notice Regulation GNR 983 GNR 984 GNR 985 GNR 332 GNR 633 Applicable listed activities Environmental listed activities numbers: 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 19, 24 and 25; Environmental listed activities numbers: 15, 17 and 21. Environmental listed activities numbers: 14 and 12. Waste management listed activities: Category A: listed activities 2 and 12; Category B: listed Activities 7, 9 and 10; and Category C: listed Activities 2 and 3. Waste management listed activities: Category B: listed Activities 11. Identified water use activities to be applied: Government Notice Regulation Section 21 (a) Section 21 (c) and (i) Applicable activities listed Taking water from a water resource Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a water course. Altering the bed, banks, course or Use of water found underground from the Mpisi mining workings Water use activities associated with the altering or impeding of the 11 Page

12 Government Notice Regulation Section 21 (g) Applicable activities listed characteristics of a watercourse. Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource. Section 21(j): Removing, discharging or disposing of water found underground for the efficient continuation of an activity watercourses due to the proposed mining activities including road crossing. Development of proposed mining operations and construction of associated infrastructure within 500m of watercourses. Water use activity to dispose water containing waste into a pollution control dam associated with the proposed mining area. Water use activities to dispose coal into a coal Run of Mine coal stockpile associated with the proposed mining area. Water use activities to dispose overburden and mid-burden into dumps associated with the proposed mining area. Water use activities to use mine affected water for dust suppression along the access roads and haul roads associated with the proposed mining area. Water use activities to remove underground water from the proposed Mpisi mining activities. The next step is to compile the integrated Scoping and the Environmental Impact Report (S&EIR) that will be submitted to the DMR and the compilation and submission of the water use application form and technical report that will be submitted to the DWS for consideration and approval. ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION PROCESS As mentioned above, the proposed project will require an integrated Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment (S&EI) process as well as an Environmental Management Programme report (EMPr) and the Waste Management Licence (WML) to be submitted for authorisation. These documents will need to reflect the proposed project processes and management measures associated with all proposed project related activities. Furthermore, Mpisi Trading 143 (Pty) Ltd is required by law to appoint an independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to undertake the S&EI Assessment, the EMPr and the WML to assess the potential biophysical and social impacts of the proposed project. Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Ltd will evaluate and identify potential environmental and social impacts of the project and provide mitigation and management measures to minimise negative impacts and enhance benefits, within the context of the project situational analysis. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS Public Involvement is seen as an integral part of the Environmental Authorisation Process and will aim to include I&APs in the process by notifying them of the proposed project and inviting them to raise issues and concerns that they may identify. This will aid the EAP to gather local knowledge on the area and identify the common issues and concerns. The following section details the methodology that LEM has proposed to undertake the Public Participation Process during the Environmental Impact Assessment Process: Notification of I&APs A announcement letter and SMS notification will be sent to all registered stakeholders and identified stakeholders. This will be done in order to ensure that all stakeholders are notified of the proposed project. In addition, I&APs will be notified of the project and opportunities for interaction by means of: Distribution of BIDs (this document) to identified I&APs. Interaction with Interested and Affected Parties It is important that I&APs are afforded enough opportunity to understand the technical issues associated with the project so they can add valuable contributions to the S&EIR Process. The following is 12 Page

13 proposed: Invitation to all identified I&APs to register; Scoping Report will be made available for public review and comment for a 30 day period starting from 23 of August 2017 to 22 September 2017; Comments received during this period will be considered and incorporated into the Scoping Report that will be submitted to DMR and the water use technical report which will be submitted to the DWS; Also the relevant comments will also be considered as part of the Environmental Impact Report which will also be made available for a period of 30 days public review. The concerns and comments from I&APs will be incorporated into the final EIR and will then be submitted to DMR and the final water use licence technical report which will be submitted to the DWS for decision making. The following entities have been currently identified as key stakeholders in the project thus far and notification letters will be forwarded to them including previously identified stakeholders: City of umhlathuze Local Municipality; Inkosi Cetshwayo District Municipality; Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD). KwaZulu Natal Province Land Claims Commissioner; The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR); The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS); Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport; Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs; Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs; Department of Human Settlements; Department of Public Works; Department of Transport; Department of Social Development, Inkosi Cetshwayo District; The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA); South African Police Service, Ntambanana; Ezemvelo KwaZulu Natal Wildlife; Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone; Tourism KwaZulu-Natal; South African Heritage Resources Agency; South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI); Land owners and occupiers; Adjacent land owners and occupiers; Other identified surrounding community members; Current registered Interested and Affected Parties; Non-Governmental Organisations and etc. Additional I&APs will be identified during the course of the Public Participation Process. Please note that the Scoping and Environmental Impact Reports will be available for public review for a period of 30 days starting from 26 August 2017 to 26 September 2017 at the following locations: Public place Umhlathuze Local Municipality Umtapo Wolwazi Public Library Locality / Physical Address Situated at 103 Main Street, opposite Telkom Offices. Situated on Portion 1 of the farm Windy Ridge GU (Coordinates: 28 36'15.80"S and 31 44'45.74"E) 13 Page

14 Feedback Feedback will be provided to I&APs via written letters or s or fax or telephonic messages. The Public Participation for the S&EIR process has been designed to ensure that interaction with I&APs is focused and yet comprehensive. Feedback will be provided to registered I&APs during the S&EIR phases as well as after the final decision has been made by the competent authority. After the receipt of I&AP comments on the EI Report, the report and associated documentation will be submitted to the competent authority for a decision on the project. Once a decision has been made, registered I&APs will be notified of the outcome as well as the procedure to appeal the decision, should they wish to do so. WHAT WILL THE PROCESS ENTAIL FOR I&APS? The process is as follows: Notification of competent authority about the project; Compilation and submission of the environmental authorisation application form to DMR; A notice of the application for the proposed development will be placed in a local newspaper; Site notices will be placed on site and different locations; A public meeting will be held with I&APs to discuss the findings of the Scoping Report; A detailed database of all I&APs and stakeholders have been developed and will be updated on regular basis as new I&Aps register; This Background Information Document (BID) will be distributed to the registered Interested and Affected Parties, Affected land owners and adjacent landowners, local communities, relevant NGOs, also the relevant government department, the Local Municipality and the elected ward councillors; Notification of relevant stakeholders regarding this project; A register of comments and responses will be opened and maintained. All comments and issues of concern raised by stakeholders and I&APs will be clearly recorded and taken into consideration and will be consolidated into the supporting document as part of the S&EIR that will be submitted to the relevant authorities as part of the approval process phases; Compilation of the final integrated Environmental Impact Report for final decision making by the competent authority; and Once a decision has been reached by the competent authority with regards to the proposal, all registered I&APs will then be informed about the outcome of the decision, the appeal process and the way forward. HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? An important part of this process is public consultation, which aims to achieve the following objectives: Dissemination of information in respect of the proposed development to the public; Afford I&APs the opportunity to provide input, comment and raise issues in respect of the process and contents of the proposed development. In order for you to take part in this process, you are requested to register as an I&AP by completing the attached I&AP registration form. You can also submit written comments to the below details. Should you require any additional information, or have comments about the proposed Mpisi Coal Mining Project, please contact: Ralph Repinga from Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Ltd at: Tel: / PO Box 20519, Del Judor Extension 4, Witbank, 1044 Fax: de Klerk Street, Del Judor, Klipfontein, Witbank, ralph.repinga@gmail.com or ralph.repinga@licebo.co.za 14 Page

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18 I&APs PROJECT NOTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION FORM PUBLIC INPUT SHEET FOR THE PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION PROCESS FOR THE INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL PROCESS FOR MPISI COLLIERY DMR Environmental Management Reference Number: KZN 30/5/1/2/3/2/1 (10071) EM DMR Mining Right Reference Number: KZN 30/5/1/2/2/10071 MR ` Representing Address: Telephone / cell phone: Fax: Date: Signature: If you know of others who should be informed of the project, please provide us with their contact details: Name: Address: Telephone/cell phone: Fax: Acknowledgement of notification of the Background Information Document (BID) for the proposed Project I wish to register as an Interested and Affected Party and be kept up to date with the proposed development process Yes No I have comments regarding this development ISSUES, CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS (use additional pages if required) All comments must reach us 30 calendar days after the issuing of this notice in order that they can be considered in the draft scoping report phase. Yes No Return completed sheet to: Ralph Repinga LICEBO ENVIRONMENTAL AND MINING (PTY) LTD Tel: / ; Fax: ; ralph.repinga@gmail.com Postal Address: PO Box 20519, Del Judor Extension 4, Witbank, 1044 Physical Address: 04 de Klerk Street, Del Judor, Klipfontein, Witbank, Page

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30 Our Reference No.: LEM-A Mpisi Colliery Stakeholder Engagement MPISI COLLIERY STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION PUBLIC MEETING Client: Mpisi Trading 143 (Pty) Ltd Project: Application for Environmental Authorisation for proposed EIA/EMP and WUL of Mpisi Colliery. Reference no.: LEM-A Venue: Buchanana Hall Subject: Scoping Phase public meeting Date: 14 July 2017 Time: 10:30- Find attached Attendance register NAME & Nr SURNAME REPRESENTING Tel/CELL MEETING DETAILS Discussion Comment / Issues by 1. INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW Action taken by 2. Discussions, Questions and Answers Session M. C. Ntenga What kind of mining method will be used to mine the area? Ralph Repinga (RR): The Mpisi Colliery will be mined as opencast and underground, large part of the mine will be underground. The opencast will be developed as part of the initial development to access the underground workings through adits. Thokozani Biyela Can Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Ltd advertise the project in provincial newspapers such as RR indicated that LEM will in future advertise on the 30 Page

31 Discussion by Bongani Biyela Sipho Msomi Comment / Issues ilanga or Isolezwe in the future? What are the social plans of the Mine especially for the Buchanana community? How will recruitment be undertaken? In most cases our community doesn t benefit when projects are undertaken only a few individuals benefit, how will Mpisi ensure that opportunities are distributed equally? What will be the buffer zone for blasting? What will be the likelihood of contamination on plantations as result of dust form the mine? How will it be mitigated? Action taken by suggested newspapers. A Social and Labour Plan will be developed to include activities associated with the communities needs and socio-economic impacts will be undertaken. Ralph Repinga: Mpisi Trading 143 (Pty) Ltd will develop a detailed Social and Labour Plan in consultation with the affected communities that will cover number of employment, community projects and business opportunities that will be generated during the construction, operation and decommissioning phase of the Mpisi Coal Mine. Ralph Repinga: The legal set buffer zone for blasting to infrastructure and settlement area is 500 meters. Blasting and movement of vehicle will result in dust generation, dust can be mitigated by suppression haul roads and using electronic blast which produces less dust and low vibrations. A detailed blasting study will be undertaken with more detailed mitigation measures. All comments raised 31 Page

32 Discussion by Comment / Issues Action taken by by community will be forwarded to the specialist. Dr. Xulu Dr. Xulu further added that the SLP will include the requirements and the needs of the communities and the SLP will be finalised after engagements and consultations with the communities and the local municipalities have be done. Noted Dr. Xulu also stated that the Geological Model will still need to be updated in order to firm up the coal reserve estimate. S. M. Daniel Will the mechanical and technical equipment be sourced within the area? Dr. Xulu (Mpisi Trading): The mine will be aiming to improve the local economy and improving the living conditions of the local communities. Preference of sourcing of equipment will be made to the local area (umhlathuze Local Municipality). But, in case whereby equipment cannot be provided from the local area it will then be sourced from other areas. Thulani Biyela Why the studies can t be undertaken and report to the community with all the information being gathered currently? If the mine is estimated to commence in 2019, what are the chances that the community will benefit? RR stated that the NEMA legal environmental application process requires that the scoping, environmental impact assessment process need to be followed which involves the 32 Page

33 Discussion by Mr M. Biyela Mr Dumisani Zulu Comment / Issues Mr Biyela made a request that they would like to get more communication besides notices because sometimes people neglect notices. Mr Biyela raised a point of dissatisfaction with the 2019 time frame. May I have a copy of the presentation? Action taken by initial scoping phase and later followed with environmental impact assessment phase. Specialist studies cannot be undertaken without stakeholder engagement and involvement into the plan of study. As part of the environmental and public participation process, stakeholders have the right to raise concerns/comments and suggest where the specialist should focus on in order to make sure that all aspects are covered. SMS notifications will be sent to all stakeholders for future meetings. RR indicated that the 2019 time frame is only an estimation to allow authorities enough time to review and make decision on the proposed project. The legally stated timeframes from the start of application process approximately 330 days. Bongani Motha: No have copies have been made however we can the presentation to you. The presentation will also be included into the final scoping report. 33 Page

34 Discussion by Mr Mthokozisi Gumede Comment / Issues Is it possible that the mine cannot continue should there be factors sensitive to the environment resulting from the mine? 3. CLOSURE OF MEETIN The meeting was adjourned at 14:10 Action taken by Ralph Repinga: The Scoping and EIR will be submitted to the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) KwaZulu- Natal Region for decision making should the department conclude that the area is too sensitive, the department will not grant authorisation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Licebo Environmental and Mining (Pty) Ltd. Date Mpis Trading 143 (Pty) Ltd. Date Page

35 Our Reference No.: LEM-A Mpisi Colliery Stakeholder Engagement ZIBULO COLLIERY STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION PUBLIC MEETING Client: Mpisi Trading 143 (Pty) Ltd Project: Application for Environmental Authorisation for proposed EIA/EMP and WUL of Mpisi Colliery Reference no.: LEM-A Venue: umhlathuze Local Municipality Subject: Consultation with City of Umhlathuze Local Municipality Date: 13 July 2017 Time: 10:30- Nr NAME & SURNAME REPRESENTING Tel/CELL Attendance register has been attached below MEETING DETAILS Discussion Comment / Issues by 1. INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW Sharin Sharin gave brief background of the project to the Govender authorities. She stated that the Mpisi Colliery will be the largest mine in the region and for this reason all stakeholders dealing with Infrastructure, Town Planning and Environmental are invited. Ralph This was followed by the Public Participation Repinga meeting forming part of the NEMA Scoping & EIA application that was presented by the appointed Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP), Action taken by 35 Page

36 Discussion by Comment / Issues Ralph Repinga (RR). Copy of the presentation attached. 2. Discussions, Questions and Answers Session Action taken by Siyabonga Ziqubu Sharin Govender Sharin Govender Neeran Maharaj Sharin Govender Do we need concern from the property owners? Yes a consent letter will be sent to the Obuka Tribal Authority, Somopho Tribal Authority, Ingonyama Trust and any other Tribal Authorities that will be identified within the study area. Sharin indicated that deeper understanding is RR: Impacts have been identified on needed on how the impacts will account to the the DRS, it is anticipated that no community. community will be moved however Will the community be relocated? this will be confirmed at a later stage as part of the EIA phase. Ralph Repinga What infrastructures will be needed? Bongani Motha (BM): All infrastructures have been described on the DSR, which includes the openpit, adit, sewage treatment plant, haul roads, pollution control dams, clean and dirty water canals, offices, workshops, diesel and lubrication storage facilities, topsoil stockpiles, overburden dumps, softs stockpiles, coal stockpiles, crusher and screening plant, etc. Neeran indicated that they need to look at what Yes a sewage facility for the mine is factors will the development have on the Master planned, the sewage will be used for plan. the toilet facilities that are proposed Neeran noticed that there is a proposed sewage. as part of the project. Sharin indicated that when engaging to community Geological drilling will be projects, ways on how the project can improve the undertaken to test the stability of the 36 Page

37 Discussion by Sharin Govender Sharin Govender Neeran Maharaj Neeran Maharaj Neeran Maharaj Sharin Govender Sharin Govender Comment / Issues community should be considered. Is the geology of the area suitable for the project? What are the current land use activities? Action taken by area, this will clearly outlined in the EIR. This can only be verified after geologist has conducted their assessment. The current land use is sugar cane cultivation, livestock grazing, game reserve/farming and human settlement in close proximity of the study area. What is the life of the mine (LoM)? The LoM is estimated to be 15 Neeran indicated that the project area is located upstream of the Umhlathuze river (catchment) which plays an important role in providing water within the city, places like Ngwelezane and Umhlathuze village. What will be the daily water demand? Sharin raised a concern that the project area is a stressed catchment area. Sharin made a comment that since the area is experiencing severe draught there should be some emphasis made for water conservation. Sharin indicated that air quality impacts must be looked at and detailed mitigation measures must be developed. years. Thanks for the information, this will be forwarded to our Hydrologist for further investigation during the EIR phase. Currently the water demand cannot be determined. This can only be confirmed after detailed studies including the water balance have been conducted. RR indicated that the project team has noted that this area is a water stressed catchment and water conservation will form part of the mine s water management strategy. An Air quality assessment will be undertaken during EIR phase and mitigation measures will be developed Siyabonga Please check and ensure compliance to the RR indicated that the coal stockpiles 37 Page

38 Discussion by Ziqubu Sharin Govender Siyabonga Ziqubu Sharin Govender Sharin Govender Sharin Govender Comment / Issues National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, Act 39 of 2004 (NEM: AQA) as part of coal stockpiling and the overall mining activities. Sharin indicated that the mine should comply with the Municipal Systems Amendment Act with specific to the umhlathuze Land Use Scheme and the IDP. Siyabonga indicated that dust suppression model must be included. How much traffic will be generated during operation? Will all the coal be exported? Will roads be affected? B. Strachan Ntambanana has good agricultural potential and that the municipality has plans on developing the agricultural activities within the area. Strachan raised a question that how can Mpisi work with the communities in order to ensure that the Action taken by will be constructed within the mining area and no coal stockpile is planned outside the mining area. He noted the compliance to NEM: AQA and indicated that an Air Quality Assessment will be undertaken as part of the studies. RR noted these requirements and indicated that the mine will apply for rezoning and ensure that any developmental activities will be done in line with the municipalities IDP. That is, any planned projects will be integrated into the municipalities IDP. Thanks for the comment your comment will be forwarded to Air Quality specialist. At this point this cannot be determined however a traffic assessment will be conducted and this will be added as part of the scoping report plan of study. Coal will be sold to local and international/ export markets. Movement of Haul trucks will have impacts on road quality infrastructure with a potential traffic increase. A Social and labour plan will be developed by Mpisi coal which will clearly define projects that the mine and the community can engage on. The development of the SLP will 38 Page

39 Discussion by Mthokozisi Mhlongo Sharin Govender Mthokozisi Mhlongo Comment / Issues Action taken by project become of success? conducted with community All requirements need to be outlined to ensure that everything is catered for. Sharin requested that Amafa (Stakeholder) should be consulted. Sharin raised a question if is there consultation with Ngonyama trust? Mthokozisi indicated that a review of land use scheme to include Mpisi Coal will be required. He also stated that the municipality is still in the process of reviewing the land use plan. He requested that once the Mpisi Coal Mine has undertaken the soil, land use and land capability assessment studies, the municipality would like to obtain this information in order to update their information. N. Khumalo N. Khumalo indicated that rezoning to be applied Sharin Govender after EIR/ EIA Sharin raised a question about the employment figures of the project. 3. CLOSURE OF MEETING Meeting was adjourned at 13:20 knowledge and inputs. Noted A letter will be sent to Ngonyama Trust to arrange meeting. RR indicated that the soil, land use and land capability assessment studies will be made available to the municipality once completed. RR indicated that the mine will ensure that rezoning is applied for as required in terms of the municipal requirements. At this Point the figures cannot be determined. This will be clearly out lined in the Socio-economic Assessment that will be complied as part of the process. 39 Page

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