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1 Appendix A: Details of EAP

2 Appendix A1: EAP Qualifications

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8 Appendix A2: EAP Curriculum Vitae

9 Curriculum Vitae Gerlinde Wilreker Principal Consultant Professional Registration South African Council for Natural Science Professionals (SACNASP) Qualifications Diploma Law, University of Johannesburg, 2005 M.Sc. Management, RAU, 2004 B.SC. Hons Management, RAU, 2002 B.Sc. Earth Sciences, RAU, 2001 Languages English Fluent French Fluent German Fluent Afrikaans Average Gerlinde is an Consultant with over ten years work experience, predominantly in the mining industry. Her practical experience in the mining and construction industry has given her a depth of knowledge regarding project processes from pre-feasibility phases through to implementation. She is adept at working in different contexts, and problem-solving with her team to meet client needs. She has particular expertise in relation to Authorisation Processes in terms of the South African legal regime. Her skills include: Project Management; Authorisations; Auditing; Control Officer; Gap analyses and Due Diligences; and French- English translation and interpretation. Countries Worked in South Africa Democratic Republic of Congo Mauritania Page 1

10 Gerlinde Wilreker - Curriculum Vitae 2017 Kongiwe (Pty) Ltd PROJECT EXPERIENCE Project Dates Locations Client Project Description Positions Held Authorisations Activities performed by the proposed candidate Contract Value Exxaro Coal Underground Coal Gasification Project October 2015 May 2016: Limpopo Province, South Africa Exxaro Coal Impact Assessment process for an underground coal gasification project Project Manager Project Manager. Managing specialists undertaking the specialist studies for the Impact Assessment R5 million Fumani Gold Mine Limpopo Province, South Africa Corridor Mining Resources Impact Assessment process for the proposed Fumani gold mine Project Manager Managing consultants undertaking the EIA for the proposed Fumani gold mine R2 million Kambove Coper Processing Plant 2013 Democratic Republic of Congo Gécamines, Social and Health Impact study (ESHIA) for the processing plant and tailings facilities Project Manager Managing consultants undertaking the, Social and Health Impact study (ESHIA) R 20 million Page 2

11 Gerlinde Wilreker - Curriculum Vitae 2017 Kongiwe (Pty) Ltd Project Dates Locations Client Project Description Positions Held Activities performed by the proposed candidate Contract Value PV Pant Authorisation 2012 KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa GX Energie Basic assessment process for a PV plant. Consulting Assisting with BA compilation and public participation Fumani Mine Northern Cape Province, South Africa Minéro Impact Assessment process for the proposed Reivilo lead and Zinc mine Consulting Compiling Scoping and EIA reports, public participation Exxaro Coal Belfast Project Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Exxaro Coal authorisation process for the proposed Belfast Coal Mine Consulting Compiling Scoping and EIA reports, public participation Closure Costing Total Coal Mine Closure Application July 2015 June 2016 KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Total Coal Mine closure application and Basic Assessment for the closure of the Steincoalspruit Coal Mine Project Manager Project Manager, review of mine closure application document and Basic Assessment, client and authority liaison R Diesel Storage Facilities 2011 South Africa Basil Read EMP and closure costings for the installations of various diesel Project Manager EMP and closure costing Page 3

12 Gerlinde Wilreker - Curriculum Vitae 2017 Kongiwe (Pty) Ltd Project Dates Locations Client Project Description Positions Held Control Officer storage facilities throughout South Africa. Activities performed by the proposed candidate Contract Value Black Rock Expansion Project - Control Officer Northern Cape Province, South Africa Assmang Black Rock Black Rock Expansion Project Control Officer Officer duties which include environmental compliance site visits, managing of contractors and their procedures as per client s EMS Sishen Ramp-Up Projects Bucket & Bowl, Life of Mine and various Housing Projects Northern Cape Province, South Africa Kumba Iron Ore Bucket & Bowl, Life of Mine and various Housing Projects Control Officer Officer duties which include environmental compliance site visits, managing of contractors and their procedures as per client s EMS Sishen Ramp-Up Projects Diesel Tanks 5 & 6, Aldag 1 extension, Northern Cape Province, South Africa Kumba Iron Ore Diesel Tanks 5 & 6, Aldag 1 extension, Lakutshona and Control Officer Officer duties which include environmental Page 4

13 Gerlinde Wilreker - Curriculum Vitae 2017 Kongiwe (Pty) Ltd Project Dates Locations Client Project Description Positions Held Activities performed by the proposed candidate Contract Value Lakutshona and Sesheng Housing Projects Sesheng Housing Projects compliance site visits, managing of contractors and their procedures as per client s EMS Auditing Cronimet Legal Compliance Limpopo Province, South Africa Cronimet Legal compliance auditing of Cronimet mine auditor Monthly environmental auditing of chrome mine facilities PPC Legal Compliance South Africa PPC Legal compliance auditing of various quarries across South Africa auditor Monthly environmental auditing of chrome mine facilities Due Diligence Eastplats Due Diligence 2014 North West Province, South Africa Eastplats An environmental legislative overview with an associated environmental site assessment, which in turn assessed the availability and status of the various environmental Consultant Compiling environmental due diligence Page 5

14 Gerlinde Wilreker - Curriculum Vitae 2017 Kongiwe (Pty) Ltd Project Dates Locations Client Project Description Positions Held authorizations, permits and licenses required for legislative compliance at the Eastern Plat Asset. Activities performed by the proposed candidate Contract Value PTM Waterberg Project Concept Study 2013 Limpopo Province, South Africa Platinum Group Metals Concept study for Platinum mine in the Waterberg. Consultant input into the Preliminary Economic Assessment French Translation / Interpreting Geohydrological Investigation 2017 Mauritania GCS Water and Environment (Pty) Ltd Geohydrological investigation Translator Translation of the geohydrological investigation from French into English SNIM Mining Feasibility Study Mauritania SNIM Feasibility Study for the upgrade of a coal processing plant Interpreter Assisting with translation of technical documents into/from French, liaising with client and acting as interpreter on site visits. Page 6

15 Gerlinde Wilreker - Curriculum Vitae 2017 Kongiwe (Pty) Ltd Project Dates Locations Client Project Description Positions Held Activities performed by the proposed candidate Contract Value SNIM Resource Estimation Mauritania SNIM Resource estimate for a coal mine Interpreter Assisting with translation of technical documents into/from French, liaising with client and acting as interpreter on site visits. Matadi Design Concept Phase 2014 Democratic Republic of Congo WorleyParsonsRSA Matadi Port Design Concept Translator Assisting with translation of environmental documents from French into English for input into the engineering design. Page 7

16 Appendix A3: EAP Declaration of Independence

17 Declaration of Independence I, Gerlinde Wilreker, declare that General declaration: I act as the independent Assessment Practitioner in this application; I have performed the work relating to the application in an objective manner, even if this results in views and findings that are not favourable to the applicant; I declare that there are no circumstances that may compromise my objectivity in performing such work; I have expertise in conducting environmental impact assessments, including knowledge of the Act, Regulations and any guidelines that have relevance to the proposed activity; I will comply with the Act, Regulations and all other applicable legislation; I take into account, to the extent possible, the matters listed in the National Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998) when preparing the application and any report relating to the application; I have no, and will not engage in, conflicting interests in the undertaking of the activity; I undertake to disclose to the applicant and the competent authority all material information in my possession that reasonably has or may have the potential of influencing - any decision to be taken with respect to the application by the competent authority; and - the objectivity of any report, plan or document to be prepared by myself for submission to the competent authority; I will ensure that information containing all relevant facts in respect of the application is distributed or made available to interested and affected parties and the public and that participation by interested and affected parties is facilitated in such a manner that all interested and affected parties will be provided with a reasonable opportunity to participate and to provide comments on documents that are produced to support the application; I will provide the competent authority with access to all information at my disposal regarding the application, whether such information is favourable to the applicant or not All the particulars furnished by me in this form are true and correct; I will perform all other obligations as expected from a Assessment Practitioner in terms of the Act and the constitutions of my affiliated professional bodies; and I realise that a false declaration is an offence in terms of regulation 71 of the Regulations and is punishable in terms of section 24F of the NEMA.

18 Disclosure of Vested Interest (delete whichever is not applicable) I do not have and will not have any vested interest (either business, financial, personal or other) in the proposed activity proceeding other than remuneration for work performed in terms of the Regulations. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER: CONTACT PERSON: Gerlinde Wilreker Tel: +27 (10) gwilreker@kongiwe.co.za SIGNATURE: