evander gold mining (pty) ltd - shango
TRANSCRIPT
Dunrose Trading 186 (PTY) Ltd T/A Shango Solutions
HHK House
Cnr. Ethel Ave and Ruth Cr. Northcliff Gauteng
P. O. Box 2591
Cresta 2118
Phone: +27 11 678 6504
Fax: +27 11 678 9731
Email: [email protected] Website: www.shango.co.za
Evander Gold Mining (Pty) Ltd
Prospecting Right: MP 30/5/1/1/2/14910 PR
Prospecting Right and Environmental Authorisation for
the Evander East 2 Project
JUNE 2018
• This Background Information Document (BID) provides you, as an Interested and
Affected Party (I&AP), with an overview of the proposed project
• The BID invites you, as an I&AP to participate in the required Public Participation
Process (PPP)
• The BID provides you, as an I&AP with an opportunity to contribute and
participate in the formulation of the Basic Assessment Report (BAR) and
Environmental Management Programme (EMPr)
• The BID also provides you, as an I&AP an opportunity to provide the project team
with your comments, concerns and objections to the proposed project
1
1. INTRODUCTION
Evander Gold Mining (Pty) Ltd (hereafter referred to as Evander) submitted an application for a Prospecting Right
and an Environmental Authorisation in order to prospect for the following commodities:
• Gold
• Silver
• Uranium
• Platinum group metals
The application for the Prospecting Right was accepted by the Department of Mineral Resources Mpumalanga
Regional Office on the 23rd May 2018. The proposed project will be known as Evander East 2 and it will aim to
explore and quantify potential mineral deposits. In order to undertake prospecting activities, Evander requires a
Prospecting Right in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (MPRDA, Act No.28 of
2002, as amended). Evander is also required to obtain an Environmental Authorisation (EA) in terms of the National
Environmental Management Act, 1998 (NEMA, Act No. 107 of 1998, as amended) which involves the submission
of a Basic Assessment Report (BAR) and Environmental Management Programme (EMPR). Shango Solutions
(Pty) Ltd has been appointed by Evander as the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to assist in
complying with these requirements.
2. AIM OF THE BID
Public Participation forms an integral part of the Basic Assessment process. The Background Information
Document (BID) offers the reader the opportunity to obtain information, comment, raise issues of concern and
collaborate in the development of the process. The distribution of this document is a crucial step in advising the
reader on how to become involved in the process.
This document aims to provide the reader with basic information regarding the proposed project which includes:
• An introduction to the project, including location details
• An indication of the proposed activities and the legal framework in which the project is executed
• Environmental impacts that may potentially occur
• An explanation of the Public Participation Process (PPP) to be followed
• An explanation of how to become involved as an Interested and Affected Party (I&AP)
3. LOCALITY
The application area is situated within the Highveld Magisterial District approximately 4 kilometres northeast of the
town of Evander in the Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The application area is adjacent to the Evander Gold
Mine and covers an area of approximately 11 681.95 hectares (Figure 1) over 78 farm portions. Table 1 indicates
the property details of the Prospecting Right application area.
2
Figure 1: Locality map.
3
Table 1: List of affected property details.
Farm Name/ Number
Portion Number
SG Number
Province
Dieplaagte 123 RE/0 T0IS00000000012300001 Mpumalanga
Dieplaagte 123 7 T0IS00000000012300007 Mpumalanga
Langsloot 99 13 T0IS00000000009900013 Mpumalanga
Langsloot 99 14 T0IS00000000009900014 Mpumalanga
Langsloot 99 RE/16 T0IS00000000009900016 Mpumalanga
Langsloot 99 17 T0IS00000000009900017 Mpumalanga
Langsloot 99 4 T0IS00000000009900004 Mpumalanga
Langsloot 99 RE/8 T0IS00000000009900008 Mpumalanga
Langsloot 99 RE/3 T0IS00000000009900003 Mpumalanga
Riversdale 119 RE/8 T0IS00000000011900008 Mpumalanga
Riversdale 119 6 T0IS00000000011900006 Mpumalanga
Riversdale 119 5 T0IS00000000011900005 Mpumalanga
Riversdale 119 4 T0IS00000000011900004 Mpumalanga
Riversdale 119 3 T0IS00000000011900003 Mpumalanga
Riversdale 119 13 T0IS00000000011900013 Mpumalanga
Riversdale 119 RE/7 T0IS00000000011900007 Mpumalanga
Riversdale 119 RE/0 T0IS00000000011900000 Mpumalanga
Spandow 121 RE/0 T0IS00000000012100000 Mpumalanga
Syferfontein 115 RE/0 T0IS00000000011500000 Mpumalanga
Syferfontein 115 10 T0IS00000000011500010 Mpumalanga
Syferfontein 115 11 T0IS00000000011500011 Mpumalanga
Syferfontein 115 5 T0IS00000000011500005 Mpumalanga
Syferfontein 115 7 T0IS00000000011500007 Mpumalanga
Syferfontein 115 8 T0IS00000000011500008 Mpumalanga
Syferfontein 115 14 T0IS00000000011500014 Mpumalanga
Syferfontein 115 9 T0IS00000000011500009 Mpumalanga
Vanschalkwyksrust 118 1 T0IS00000000011800001 Mpumalanga
Vanschalkwyksrust 118 2 T0IS00000000011800002 Mpumalanga
Vanschalkwyksrust 118 6 T0IS00000000011800006 Mpumalanga
Vanschalkwyksrust 118 8 T0IS00000000011800008 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 1 T0IS00000000012400001 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 21 T0IS00000000012400021 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 29 T0IS00000000012400029 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 RE/3 T0IS00000000012400003 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 37 T0IS00000000012400037 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 4 T0IS00000000012400004 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 42 T0IS00000000012400042 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 43 T0IS00000000012400043 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 RE/5 T0IS00000000012400005 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 RE/10 T0IS00000000012400010 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 RE/11 T0IS00000000012400011 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 RE/26 T0IS00000000012400026 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 9 T0IS00000000012400009 Mpumalanga
Zondagsfontein 124 RE/6 T0IS00000000012400006 Mpumalanga
Zondagskraal 125 1/125 T0IS00000000012500001 Mpumalanga
Zondagskraal 125 RE/2 T0IS00000000012500002 Mpumalanga
4
Farm Name/ Number
Portion Number
SG Number
Province
Zondagskraal 125 3/125 T0IS00000000012500003 Mpumalanga
Zondagskraal 125 4 T0IS00000000012500004 Mpumalanga
Zondagskraal 125 8 T0IS00000000012500008 Mpumalanga
Zondagskraal 125 15 T0IS00000000012500015 Mpumalanga
Zondagskraal 125 24 T0IS00000000012500024 Mpumalanga
Zondagskraal 125 25/125 T0IS00000000012500025 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 RE/1 T0IS00000000012000001 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 RE/10 T0IS00000000012000010 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 RE/11 T0IS00000000012000011 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 RE/13 T0IS00000000012000013 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 RE/12 T0IS00000000012000012 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 RE/15 T0IS00000000012000015 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 16 T0IS00000000012000016 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 17 T0IS00000000012000017 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 18 T0IS00000000012000018 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 19 T0IS00000000012000019 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 20 T0IS00000000012000020 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 RE/23 T0IS00000000012000023 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 22 T0IS00000000012000022 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 21 T0IS00000000012000021 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 24 T0IS00000000012000024 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 RE/25 T0IS00000000012000025 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 26 T0IS00000000012000026 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 27 T0IS00000000012000027 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 RE/3 T0IS00000000012000003 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 7 T0IS00000000012000007 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 9 T0IS00000000012000009 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 29 T0IS00000000012000029 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 31 T0IS00000000012000031 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 RE/8 T0IS00000000012000008 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 RE/32 T0IS00000000012000032 Mpumalanga
Zwakfontein 120 33 T0IS00000000012000033 Mpumalanga
4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Invasive and non-invasive prospecting activities will be undertaken as part of the proposed Prospecting Work
Programme. The scope of these activities is as follows:
Phase 1:
1.1 Locate and acquire historical data [Year 1: 9 months]
Prospecting and gold mining in the Evander area commenced in the 1950’s, resulting in nearly 70 years’ worth of
knowledge and historical exploration being available.
All historical data detailing the position and economic potential of the target horizons will be located and acquired
from Evander Mine, the public domain and other exploration and mining houses. The data obtained will be in the
form of historical borehole information, cadastral maps, geological maps, geophysical surveys (all available existing
published gravimetric, radiometric, magnetic, seismic data, remote sensing data, as well as any information
pertaining to previous exploration or mining will be consulted and integrated). Data will be scrutinised and verified
through industry standard Quality Assurance/Quality Control methods (QA/QC procedure).
5
Since the historical data may be stored at various locations it is foreseen that this activity will take approximately 9
months of the first year of prospecting. Once the majority of the historical information is identified, this activity will be
concluded concurrently with the data capture, analysis and interpretation exercises.
1.2 Data capture, QA/QC and database establishment [Year 1: 3 months]
The historical data will be captured into relevant databases and the databases will undergo rigorous QA/QC
procedures. Once the databases are deemed of highest standard, they will be compiled into a geological database
for interpretation and use in geological modelling and resource estimation activities.
1.3 Analysis, capture and interpretation of historic data [Year 1: 3 months]
The databases compiled as detailed in Section 1.2, will be investigated by a team of Witwatersrand geology
experts. The aim of the exercise is to standardise nomenclature, investigate geological relations, determine the
geological setting and reconstruct the depositional environment of the gold bearing horizon in order to better grasp
the factors controlling the mineralisation.
1.4 Desktop study [Year 1: 3 months]
The conclusions from the interpretation together with a mineralisation model will be presented in a geological
desktop study report. The findings of this report will form the basis for the future exploration strategy.
1.5 Initial field visit [Year 1: 2 weeks]
A field visit will be undertaken to familiarise the applicant with surface features (such as historical mines,
infrastructure, outcrops, water bodies and wetlands) in the project area and to meet the surface landowners. During
this visit farm boundaries within the project area and farming activities will be verified. An effort will be made to
identify any factors that may impact the exploration programme.
Phase 2:
2.1 Identify and detail any coal mining on the prospect [Year 2: 5 months]
Coal within the Vryheid Formation is present on the project area. Sasol is currently mining coal in the area. It is
important for safe exploration practice to have a detailed understanding of whether the coal is being mined. A
detailed identification and location exercise will be performed in order to accurately define the exploration activities
so that no interference occurs with any potential existing coal mining.
2.2 Establish a preliminary geological model [Year 2: 5 months]
Utilising the historical data a preliminary 3 dimensional geological model will be developed. This model will be
utilised to further refine the exploration programme for the prospect area.
2.3 Perform a target generation exercise [Year 2: 2 months]
Information collected will be analysed and interpreted. Targets will be delineated and ranked according to
appropriate prospectivity parameters (geological and structural) for further exploration work. An exploration strategy
will thereafter be devised for the prospect area.
Phase 3:
3.1 Geophysical survey (if required) [Year 3: 7 months]
Geophysical surveys conducted by mining companies in the past, are available and could be acquired without the
need to conduct further surveys. Regional aeromagnetic surveys are accessible and based on a favourable
outcome of the work in Years 1 and 2, the decision will be taken to purchase these surveys.
If the historical regional geophysical surveys are favourable, further ground geophysical investigations may be
carried out.
6
3.2 Interpretation of survey results [Year 3: 2 months]
The geophysical survey results will be integrated with the geological database and presented in digital formats.
Interpretation of the survey results in terms of the known geology and structures will be performed.
3.3 Refinement of geological model and identification of drilling targets
[Year 3: 3 months]
The preliminary geological model will be reviewed and refined utilising the geophysical data. The refined geological
model will be employed to identify prime drilling locations to enable upgrading of geological model confidence.
Phase 4:
4.1 Drilling of 2 diamond drill holes to a depth of 1 500 m Year 4: 11 months]
Depending on the initial geological model established, a drilling programme will be undertaken. Diamond drilling
(Figures 2 and 3) will be considered for this phase. Should the drilling programme prove to be successful, additional
holes will be drilled. This will be indicated in the form of a S102 application together with the proposed revised
prospecting plan and EMPR.
Drilling will be conducted in a competent and environmentally responsible manner including rehabilitation of the drill
sites to their original state. Plastic lining will be placed underneath the rig motors to prevent oil seepage. It is noted
that no drilling fluids other than water for dust suppression, will be utilised in the case of diamond drilling.
Environmental rehabilitation measures will be included in the contract with the drilling company and environmental
rehabilitation costs to be included in the drilling costs.
4.2 Logging and sampling of drill holes [Year 4: 11 months]
Once the holes are drilled, logging and sampling will be performed in order to integrate the drill hole information into
the database.
4.3 Refinement of geological model [Year 4: 11 months]
The data obtained from the drilling and logging of the holes will be integrated into the geological model in order to
confirm the geology and further refine the future drilling targets. The updated geological model will be utilised to site
the drill holes planned during the Year 5 drilling programme.
Phase 5:
5.1 Drilling of 3 diamond drill holes to a depth of 1 000 m [Year 5: 9 months]
Drilling will be conducted in a competent and environmentally responsible manner including rehabilitation of the drill
sites to their original state. Plastic lining will be placed underneath the rig motors to prevent oil seepage. It is noted
that no drilling fluids other than water for dust suppression, will be utilised in the case of diamond drilling.
Environmental rehabilitation measures will be included in the contract with the drilling company and environmental
rehabilitation costs to be included in the drilling costs.
5.2 Logging and sampling of drill holes [Year 5: 9 months]
Once the holes are drilled, logging and sampling will be performed in order to integrate the borehole information
into the database.
5.3 Finalisation of geological model [Year 5: 1 month]
The data obtained from the drilling and logging of the holes will be integrated into the geological model in order to
finalise the model. The finalised geological model will be utilised to determine the 3D position of the Kimberley
Reef, which will serve as an input to resource estimation.
5.4 Resource estimation [Year 5: 2 months]
Utilising the geological databases together with the sample data a resource estimate will be performed on the
Kimberley Reef.
7
5. GEOLOGY FORMATION AND PROSPECTING TARGETS
The Evander Goldfield in the East Rand was the last of the major goldfields of the Witwatersrand Basin to be
discovered and developed. The first mine (Winkelhaak) was incorporated in 1955 and the first gold was poured in
1958. Notwithstanding its relatively recent establishment (1950’s), the body of public domain geological literature on
the goldfield is minute compared to that for the other Witwatersrand goldfields. The most important compilation of
the geology was carried out by E B Tweedie in 1981. Although minor modifications have been made, Tweedie’s
pioneering work remains the cornerstone of the currently accepted model for the origin of the mineralisation in the
basin.
Rocks of the Karoo Supergroup are present from surface to a depth of 1 000 m below surface. Coal is present
within the Vryheid Formation of the Karoo Supergroup and is being exploited in some areas in Evander. The
dolomites of the Chuniespoort Group, Transvaal Supergroup occur underneath the Karoo. The lavas of the
Ventersdorp Supergroup overlie the Witwatersrand Supergroup and the targeted Central Rand Group (Figure 4).
Figure 2: A typical drill rig. Figure 3: Typical diamond drill bits.
8
Figure 4: Generalised stratigraphic column of the Evander area.
Gold is present in the Central Rand Group of the Witwatersrand Supergroup at the Evander mine. This is
supported by current gold mining on the Kimberley Reef which is contained in the Central Rand Group at the
Evander Gold Mine. The Kimberley Reef is considered to be present at depths deeper than 1 000 m below
surface on the prospect. In addition to gold, the primary prospecting target, silver, uranium and platinum group
metals are currently and have been historically, extracted as by-products of gold.
6. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
South African law requires that the Environmental Authorisation be sought for certain activities prior to
commencement of prospecting. As part of the application process for Environmental Authorisation, it is necessary
to assess the environmental and social impacts associated with the proposed activities, so as to identify any
potential negative and/or positive consequences as a result thereof. Measures must be proposed to avoid or
minimise these impacts.
9
In terms of NEMA and its EIA Regulations (GN 324/GN 325/GN 327), the following listed activity may be applicable
to the proposed project, as such the application is subject to a Basic Assessment process:
GN 327 (of 2017), Activity 20: Any activity including the operation of that activity which requires a prospecting
right in terms of Section 16 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002),
including (a) associated infrastructure, structures and earthworks, directly related to prospecting of a mineral or
(b) the primary processing of a mineral resource including winning, extraction, classifying, concentrating,
crushing, screening or washing; but excluding the secondary processing of a mineral resource, including the
smelting, beneficiation, reduction, refining, calcining, or gasification of the mineral resource.
GN 324 (of 2017), Activity 12(f): The clearance of an area of 300 square metres or more of indigenous
vegetation except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for maintenance purposes
undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan (i) within any critically endangered ecosystem
listed in terms of section 52 of the NEMBA or prior to the publication of such a list, within an area that has been
identified as critically endangered in the National Spatial Biodiversity Assessment 2004 and (ii) within critical
biodiversity areas identified in bioregional plans.
7. TYPICAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE ACTIVITIES
The following impacts inter alia will be included and assessed in the Basic Assessment Report:
• Safety and security risks to landowners and lawful occupiers
• Interference with land-use
• Sense of place
• Loss/destruction of habitat
• Damage to existing infrastructure
• Perceptions and expectations
• Clearance of vegetation
• Soil instability/compaction/pollution
• Erosion and sedimentation
• Disturbance/damage of heritage features
• Noise
• Introduction of alien species
• Fugitive emission (dust)
• Hydrocarbon spills/contamination
• Surface and groundwater pollution
• Generation and disposal of waste
10
8. ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION PROCESS
The key steps involved in a typical Basic Assessment process are described below.
Initiation and Application
• Compile and submit application form
Public Participation Process
• Identification of I&APs
• Preparation of notification documents (BID, letter, advert, site notice, registration form)
• Notification of I&APs and relevant stakeholders of the project
• Placement of site notices and advertisement
Basic Assessment Report (BAR and Environmental Management Programme Report (EMPR)
• Compilation of baseline environment data and identification of potential impacts associated with
the project
• Assessment of alternative project aspects
• Specialist studies undertaken (if applicable)
• Potential impacts are rated and mitigation measures proposed
• Monitoring programmes proposed to ensure mitigation measures are efficient
• Draft BAR/EMPR is made available to the public and Authorities for public review and comment
• Final BAR/EMPR is updated to include all comments prior to submission to the DMR
• DMR accepts the BAR/EMPR or requests additional information
Record of Decision
• DMR makes a decision and either approves or rejects the application for Environmental Authorisation
• All I&APs are notified of the outcome of the application, and their right to appeal
9. PERIOD FOR WHICH THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION IS REQUIRED
The Environmental Authorisation is required for five (5) years.
10. NEED AND DESIRABILITY OF THE PROJECT
Should prospecting prove successful and a resource is quantified, it would indicate a potential viable
economic activity in the form of mining. Mining will contribute greatly to local economic growth through direct
employment, future business opportunities, royalties and tax revenues.
LIC PARTICIPATION
11. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS
The reader is hereby invited to participate freely and submit any questions or information that may contribute
to the Basic Assessment process. Public involvement is an essential component of the process. It addresses
the right of I&APs to be informed of the proposed activities and to be involved in decisions that affect them. It
also affords the EAP the opportunity to address the issues and concerns raised by I&APs thus allowing the
EAP to assess all the potential impacts of the proposed project.
12. INVITATION TO REGISTER
Should you wish to register as an I&AP and be kept informed on this project, kindly complete the attached
questionnaire and return to Shango Solutions using contact details provided on the questionnaire and below
by no later than 9 July 2018.
We are here
11
Any queries, comments, or concerns with regards to this application can be directed to Shango
Solutions:
Tel: 011 678 6504
Fax: 011 678 9731
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person: Ms Zizo Siwendu
Project name: Evander East 2
Postal address: P O Box 2591, Cresta, 2118, South Africa
Any comments or concerns regarding this application can also be directed to the Department of
Mineral Resources (and a copy sent to Shango Solutions):
Tel: 013 653 0500
Fax: 013 690 3288
Contact person: Ms P Maluleka
DMR reference number: MP 30/5/1/1/2/14910 PR
Postal address: Private Bag X7279, Emalahleni, 1035
Attention: Mine Environmental Management Directorate DMR - Mpumalanga Regional Office