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CCG MeetingAngaston 2nd September 2009

Mine Operation Update – Sept 2009

Eastern Area

Seed bombs on the upper levels beginning to germinate.

Tree planting continued

Mobile crusher continuing to work through reclaim material, moved to higher bench to class one road base material

Western MPL 118

Weather conditions preventing topsoil removal

Overburden material being placed and preparation for water retention dam construction

Mine Operation Update – Sept 2009

Other ABC Birkenhead product to continue for first two weeks of September

Front road upgrade program, 1st stage completed, 2nd stage commenced. On site preparation work commenced on truck wash upgrade.

Capex approval status

Sound proofing of Glass Shed compressor room - completed

Shrouding around ABC stockpiles, aggregate plant and PC1- delayed, weather conditions and availability of contractors

Jaeckeli Creek Plan remediation - commenced

Entrance reseal back to truckwash 1st Stage – completed

Entrance reseal truckwash to weighbridge - commenced

Truckwash upgrade - commenced

Dust monitoring equipment – ordered waiting delivery

Awaiting response on noise mitigation measures with neighbours

Successful pre-split blast trial

Viewing platform – approval from our insurer & needs to be put to FY 11 capital program with council agreement

Open day on 20/9/09 – advertising in newsletter and local papers

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GL Compressor Shed Insulation

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GL Compressor Shed Insulation

Mine Operation Update – Sept 2009

Other

Dust study on respirable quartz content of dust due for completion in September

Temporary wheel wash under trial

Mine Planning continuing – see separate presentation

Trucks now arriving for 6.00 am gate opening for NEXY and most other trucks for 6.30 am start

Intersection design agreed with council for upgrade of existing intersection

MOP/MARP preparation for whole site commenced

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Mine Operation Update

MPL 118 Development

Topsoil removal hampered by adverse weather conditions

539,000 tonnes topsoil removed to date

Overburden 653,000 tonnes placed in area

Agreement from PIRSA for change in lease conditions

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Remediation/ Vegetation Activity

Eastern MPL 75

August Activity

Weed control spraying

Kangaroo feed station established

Re- planting of YO8 failed areas

Damage repair of guards from strong winds

Assessing success of saltbush and rye grass germination

Proposed Activity

Complete YO8 planting failed areas

Complete planting on eastern slopes

Complete saltbush/shrub mix on western slopes

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Remediation/ Vegetation ActivityWestern Slope Eastern Mound

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Jaeckeli Creek

August Activityo Installation of rock trap across creek line

Grandfather treeo Removal of silt and replacement of straw bales silt trapso Weed control for seeding and sedges planting

Bird survey for base line- refer separate report

Future Activity

Complete hand removal of all commercial rubbish

Cut and swab feral trees for later removal

Remediation/ Vegetation Activity

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West MPL 118

August Activity

Installed silt interception swale base of north mound

Proposed Activity

Weed control & planting to commence

Commence seeding north mound section with ground cover mix

Private Mine PM 120 & 86

August Activity

Weed control

Relocation of some plantings on west rail embankment

Future Activity

Weed control/brush cutting

Fox baiting control total site, residents to be advised

All site activities restricted due to weather conditions

Remediation/Vegetation Activity

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Jaeckeli Creek Bird Survey

Survey work completed by C & E Potts

Survey conducted 27th August

Adelaide Rosella 2 NESTS

Blackface Cuckoo Shrike 1 Mudlark 1

Crested Topknot Pigeon 1 Crow 1

Grey Shrike Thrush 2

Juv. Australian Raven 2

Magpie 4

Magpie Lark 2

New Holland Honeyeater 4

Purple Crowned Lorikeet 2

Red Wattlebird 1

Tawny Frogmouth 2

White Plumed Honeyeater 6

Willy Wag Tail 2

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Truck Tarp Survey

Feb-09 Mar-09 May-09 Jun-09 Jul-09 Aug-09

Full Compliance 27.10% 50% 88% 68.75% 95% 98.40%

Non Compliance 60.74% 29.67% 6.50% 14.58% 2.50% 1.60%

Partial Compliance - - 5.40% 0% 0% 0%

No Facility 12.15% 20.32% - 16.60% 2.50% 0%

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TSP & PM10 Dust results August 2009

TSP Limits: 120 µg/m3`

Date TSP (µg/m3) High wind Sp (km/h) Wind direction

30/07/09 9.4 35 NNW

02/08/09 7.8 45 N

05/08/09 17.5 15 ENE

08/08/09 15.9 20 SSE to NE

11/08/09 9.9 32 NNW

14/08/09 13.3 30 ESE

17/08/09 16.5 33 NNW

PM10 Limits: 50 µg/m3

Date PM10 (µg/m3)High wind Sp

(km/h) Wind direction

30/07/09 3.4 35 NNW

02/08/09 4.0 45 N

05/08/09 7.9 15 ENE

08/08/09 11.9 20 SSE to NE

11/08/09 6.1 32 NNW

14/08/09 5.9 30 ESE

17/08/09 13.4 33 NNW

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Dust Emission Reduction Initiatives - EIP

Truckwash Upgrade - Overdue 31/7/09o Fabrication work commencedo On site preparation work completedo Major installation work to commence 14th Septembero Completion of upgrade 30th Septembero Wheelwash available for standby use

Primary Crusher Shrouding- Overdue 31/07/09o Contract let for installationo Delayed installation due to adverse weather conditions affecting safe work

practiceso Completion date w/ending 5/09/09 – subject to weather conditions

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Dust Emission Reduction Initiatives - EIP

ABC stockpile shrouding – Overdue 15/06/09o Contract leto Contractor labour availability issueo Commencing 07/09/09

Aggregate Plant Ground Sprays – Overdue 30/08/09o PLC work completedo Water lines and sprays to be installedo Completion 30th September 09

Aggregate Plant Dust Control – Overdue 30/06/09o Engineering design requiredo Consultants engaged for designo Date to be confirmed for completion

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Dust Emission Reduction Initiatives - EIP

Aggregate Plant Sand Output Dust Control– Overdue 30/06/09o Alternate sprays being investigatedo Consultant engaged to install non water based foam system

Aggregate Plant shrouding – Overdue 31/07/09o Contract let, delays due to labour availabilityo Work to commence 07/09/09

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Resurfacing of entrance 1st stage completed.

Resurfacing of entrance 2nd stage commenced, hampered by adverse weather conditions

Local contractor supplying two streetsweepers with one concentrating on internal road ex truckwash

On site work commenced for truckwash upgrade

Envirosweep to continue on current sweeping regime.

Resurfacing the road from the Truck Wash to the new weighbridge to be completed by October 2009

Drag Out and Front Road Upgrade

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Truckwash Upgrade

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Drag Out and Front Road Upgrade

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Drag Out and Front Road Upgrade

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Drag Out and Front Road Upgrade

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Drag Out and Front Road Upgrade