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Minutes for the Meeting: Anglo Platinum Limited Amandelbult 15E and 62E Shafts and Chrome Plant Projects

Held: DWS Kurpershoek Offices, Hartebeestpoort Dam, 11 October 2017 at 10:00

Attendees: Ms Nametso Kgabileng – DWS (NK)

Ms Mashudu Mmbadi – DWS (MM)

Mr Phillip Tjale – DWS (PT)

Mr Saligh Cader – AAP (SC)

Mr Dustin van Helsdingen – AAP (DvH)

Ms Ursula Mawey – AAP (UM)

Ms Didi Masoabi – SRK (DM)

Ms Estie Retief – SRK (ER)

Apologies: Ms Beth Candy – SRK

Mr Paul Muller – AAP

Mr Derrick - AAP

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1 Opening and Welcome

Ms Didi Masoabi (DM) welcomed everyone present, and the project team introduced themselves. Attendees that were present at the meeting is shown above:

2 Objectives of the Meeting

Reason for meeting is the fulfilment of the pre-application meeting requirements for new Water Use Licence Applications (WULA) for three (3) new projects at Amandelbult: Tumela 15 East, Dishaba 62 East and Chrome Plant, to ensure compliance, that all new activities are catered for in the new WUL and agree on a way forward. DM started with the PowerPoint Presentation slides (attached as Appendix B). DM stated that questions are welcome during the presentation rather than waiting to the end.

3 Discussions

Saligh Cader (SC) provided a background description on the three projects. Mr Philip Tjale (PT) asked if the attendees were aware of the meeting held in November 2016, where Amandelbult was introducing new water uses to the licence which is already an issue for DWS. Dustin van Helsdingen (DvH) confirmed that these are new applications and that Amandelbult also has the Haakdoorndrift water use licence application that will be submitted. DvH stated the challenge is with regards to timing of the different applications. If Amandelbult does not submit the mentioned water use licence applications soon this will have implications on the project timeframes.

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SC stated that there are two distinct new mining related projects, that are interim gap filler projects as larger capital intensive projects are being delayed due to existing market conditions. These include:

Tumela 15 and Dishabab 62 East Projects: o Tumela 15 East Dropdown Project, to extend by mining two levels

deeper and include three ventilation shafts. Rather than closing down the mine, to extend by two levels and keep it operational for another 10 years.

o Dishaba 62 East Raisebore shaft project. Amandelbult intends to use the labour force from Tumelo upper mine that will be closed down in the next two to three years; and

A chrome recovery plant was commissioned at Amandelbult at the end of 2016. A need has been identified to established a third module to the existing chrome plant.

3.1 Quaternary Catchment

DM introduced a map of the Quaternary Catchments for the projects.

Dishaba 62 East falls within catchment A24C (Crocodile), and

Tumela 15E and chrome plant projects fall within A24F (Bierspruit). DM stated that Amandelbult currently operates under an existing WUL (03/A24F/ABCEFGIJ/3684, issued on 25 August 2015), and continued to introduce the potential water uses for Tumela 15 East.

3.2 Mining process

Nametso Kgabileng (NK) asked for an explanation on the mining process to better understand the projects. SC referred to the layout map and stated that conventional mining- normal drill and blast operation will take place at 62East, where the product is brought out by the Raisebore shaft and taken to the concentrator plant. At 15 East, mechanised mining is proposed. The chrome plant consists of spirals that extract chrome from the tailings pumped from the concentrator.

3.3 Water uses

NK enquired if all three projects have different water uses. SC confirmed this is correct. NK enquired what happens with the ore at Tumelo 15. UM confirmed that all ore goes to the concentrator. DM continued with the proposed water uses. NK enquired if the water uses are a continuation of the current processes. SC stated that Amandelbult is currently hoisting out, but as areas are closing down Amandelbult will continue hoisting. PT stated the DWS need to know if everything is existing, and that these are only new water uses. SC stated that it is not expansion. Estie Retief (ER) stated that there will be new footprint areas that will be developed. DvH stated that it is not expansion projects, but rather continuation projects. DvH stated that the mining is taking place too far from the existing infrastructure, that’s why new infrastructure is needed to make the projects viable again.

3.4 Rehabilitation

PM enquired if A is being discontinued and will initiate B, will rehabilitation take place. SC stated that concurrent rehabilitation will take place.

3.5 Specialist Studies

DM stated specialist studies that are identified for 15 East and 62 East, and stated that the studies will still be undertaken. DM stated that there are existing specialist studies for the chrome plant that was done in 2013. DM requested DWS confirm that the specialist studies proposed for new projects, and existing specialist studies for the chrome plant are sufficient. NK asked what the closure study is for. ER stated that it relates to the new infrastructure. NK asked about the engineering requirements, and if civil designs will be included. SC stated that civil designs will be drawn up for the Raisebore and ventilation shafts. NK asked if the designs for the dams and Risk Matrix will be included. DM stated that her

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understanding is that a risk matrix is undertaken when there is Section 21 (c) and (i) water uses only, if there are other water uses included, then a full licence will be applied for. PM stated that there has to be a site visit with all the DWS specialists confirm the requirements for the water use licence report. ER enquired which specialists from DWS would be required for the site visit. PT stated that civil engineering, environmental application, geohydrology and Instream team. ER asked if SRK can liaise with PM to arrange with the DWS specialist team. PT stated DWS does not want to omit information. UM confirmed that. NK said she understand that the specialist studies have not yet commenced. ER stated that for 15 East and 62 East no studies have been undertaken, but for the chrome plant specialist studies were undertaken in 2013, and that the area for the chrome plant is brownfields.

3.6 Separate WUL Application Discussion

DM stated that due to the timing, the chrome plant application can be submitted earlier, as the work has already been done. PM enquired if Amandelbult requires a new WUL. DvH stated that the applications would just be separate from the existing WUL amendment. DM stated the urgency in constructing the third module of the chrome plant, as Amandelbult wants to increase the recovery from the chrome plant. SC stated that Amandelbult already obtained all other authorisations with exception of the WUL for the chrome plant. DM stated that it will be standalone application. SC stated that Amandelbult wants to construct the third module at the chrome plant and the storm water dam is required. NK clarified that there is an existing WUL, and that there are these two new projects, that Amandelbult wants to do separate the new applications. PT stated that if there is a convincing motivation the applications can be separated. MM stated that it can be done. DM asked what DWS requires to be included in the motivation. ER asked if DWS wants a formal letter with the request to separate the applications. DM asked if DWS require the letter before submitting the application. PM stated that the motivation can be submitted with the WUL. PM stated that if the DWS deem the separation not to be fit, it will be addressed in the WUL process. ER asked for clarity in terms of the timeframe. If the WULA for the chrome plant with the convincing motivation is submitted, how long will it take to get feedback? PM stated that it is a 300 day process. MM stated that it is possible to do quicker. ER stated that the chrome plant can be submitted within a matter of weeks. SC stated that for the timeframe are we going to commence with the specialist studies, or do we wait for feedback for DWS before going ahead. ER stated that the specialist studies will be initiated.

3.7 Potential for new projects

NM asked if there will be any new projects. DvH stated that yes there will be, Amandelbult have numerous ad-hoc projects that require authorisation. DvH stated that it is the current situation that the mine is in. UM stated that the mine keeps on evolving so new uses will be identified. PM stated the ideal is to not have multiple WUL for the same operation.

3.8 Application Process

DM asked if the DW755 form needs to be submitted for the WUL. MM and NK stated that that regional office has not yet used that form. DWS confirmed that the online system is not yet being used. DM clarified that the DW755 form is submitted, and then the site visit is arranged afterwards. PM stated that he does not know the form DM is talking about. MM stated that the WULA can be submitted without the DW755 form. ER asked for clarity regarding the submission of the form. NK stated that no it will not be required. NK stated that DWS is still accepting hard copies. DM enquired how many hard copies are required. NK stated that they require 3 hard copies and CDs. PM stated that the design drawings needs to be on an A3. Need to be signed off by a professional engineer.

3.9 Conclusion and Close out

DM stated that in summary it is possible to separate the projects and submit the motivation with the chrome plant WULA. DM asked if it will really be required to submit the motivation with the chrome plant. NK stated that if the projects are not connected it

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won’t be required. DvH stated that a motivation will still be required to separate the new WULAs from the existing WUL. MM asked if the mine has a mining licence for the area. UM said that the DMR will have the same concerns as DWS with regards to applications. ER stated that the pre application meeting with the DMR is being scheduled, and that a Section 102 Amendment to the existing right and new listed activities application is required. DM enquired about the logistics for the site visit. ER stated that it will be done as soon as possible. DM asked who will be the case officer for the project. DWS stated that once the file gets submitted it will get allocated by their supervisor.

Minutes taken by: Estie Retief

Signed by: Date:

Chairman

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Appendix A: Attendance Register

Attendance Register for Anglo American Platinum Limited: Amandelbult 15E and 62E Shafts and Chrome Plant Projects

DWS pre-application meeting at D.W.S. Hartbeespoort Dam Office

11 October 2017 at 10:00

Name Company

Nametso Kgabileng DWS

Mashudu Mmbadi DWS

Phillip Tjale DWS

Saligh Cader Anglo American

Dustin van Helsdingen Anglo American

Ursal Marvey Anglo American

Estie Retief SRK Consulting

Didi Masoabi SRK Consulting

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Appendix B: Presentation

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Anglo Platinum Limited

Amandelbult 15E and 62E Shafts and

Chrome Plant ProjectsDWS Pre-Application Meeting

11 October 2017

• Department of Water and Sanitation

• Anglo Platinum Limited

• SRK Consulting

Project Proponent WULA Consultant

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

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AGENDA

• Welcome and introductions

• Objectives

• Background

• WUL Authorisation

• Section 21 water uses

• Discussion and Way Forward

• Contact details

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OBJECTIVES

• Application for water uses regarding the proposed activities associated with the new chrome plant and two (2) new underground Mining Developments i.e. Tumela 15E and Dishaba 62E shafts:

o Ensure compliance.

o Ensure that all new activities on site are catered for in a new WUL.

• Agree on the way forward

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION5

• Amandelbult is situated in the Limpopo Province between the towns of

Northam and Thabazimbi within the north‐west limb of the geological

Bushveld Complex.

• Amandelbult Complex consists of four different operational units, each

headed by separate management teams:

o Tumela Mine consists of the Upper Section comprising of a number of incline and

raisebore shafts and, the Lower Section consisting of Tumela shaft, a vertical shaft

(previously known as 1 shaft);

o Dishaba Mine consisting of the Upper section i.e. a number of incline and raisebore

shafts and the Lower Section consisting of Dishaba shaft, a vertical shaft (previously

known as No. 2 Shaft)

o The Concentrator Plants and associated tailings storage facility (TSF) complex; and

o Support services including offices, workshops, hospital, township, fridge plant,

grouting plant and Game Park.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION6

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION..

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• Two new mining projects, Tumela 15 East Dropdown and Dishaba 62 East Raise bore, were initiated in order to sustain production of the existing underground operations:

o The 15 East Dropdown is to extend the life of 15E, by extending the footprint and mining two additional levels below the current 10 level. This will extend the life of 15E, using the current infrastructure.

o The 62 East Raise bore project is planned as a short term gap filler that will accelerate ounces from the Dishaba Upper area, with personnel to be deployed from the Tumela Upper Section that is coming to the end of it’s economic life.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION..

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•New chrome planto Mining commenced in the 1970’s and an opportunity to extract marketable chrome from the two UG2 plants at the contractor was identified in May 2012.

o Following the construction of the two Chrome Recover Plants (CRP) in August 2016, an opportunity for an additional CRP has been identified to extract chrome from the ore by 2020

o Amandelbult Complex plans to expand their existing chrome plant to improve chrome recovery from the concentrator

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LOCALITY MAP9

PROJECT LOCALITY10

•Amandelbult is located within two quaternary catchment areas, namely A24C (Crocodile) and A24F (Bierspruit).

• The western part of the mine falls within the A24F catchment area and drains mainly northward and westward towards the non‐perennial Bierspruit.

• The eastern part of the mine falls within the A24C catchment and drains mainly eastwards towards the perennial Crocodile River.

• The Middellaagtespruit is a tributary of the Bierspruit in the vicinity of the TSF area.

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CATCHMENT MAP11

WUL AUTHORISATION12

• Amandelbult currently operates under the Licence No:03/A24F/ABCEFGIJ/3684, issued on 25 August 2015.

• A summary of the authorised water uses is provided below:• Section 21 (a): reuse of water removed from underground and borehole

abstraction for irrigation • Section 21 (b): storage of clean water for potable use;• Section 21 (c) and (i): road crossings over the Bierspruit to provide access

between the Western and Central Sections of the mine;• Section 21(e): scheduled activity for irrigation of sports grounds and

recreational facilities with water removed from underground; • Section 21(f): discharge of excess water removed from underground to the

Bierspruit and Crocodile River;• Section 21(g): disposal of mine residues: waste rock dumps and TSF complex;

containment of process water and stormwater runoff from dirty water management areas for reuse in the process;

• Section 21 (j): Removal of water from underground to enable the safe and efficient continuation of mining.

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Section 21 Water UsesTumela 15 East Dropdown

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Activity Water use DescriptionVolumes & capacities

Status

Dewatering 21(a) and (j)Abstraction of water

from undergroundTo be confirmed

New water use or

increased volume

at an existing

dewatering point.

Volumes to be

determined

during the water

balance prior to

submission

Road and pipeline

crossings21(c) and (i)

Possible new road

and pipeline crossingsN/A New water use

Dust suppression 21(g)

Possible dust

suppression of new

roads

To be confirmed New water use

Section 21 Water Uses14

62 East Raise bore

Activity Water use DescriptionVolumes &capacities

Status

Dewatering 21(a) and (j)Abstraction of water

from undergroundTo be confirmed

New water use or

increased volume

at an existing

dewatering point

Pollution control

dam

21(c) and (i)

Pollution control dam

within 100 m/1:100 of

the Crocodile River


Pipeline crossings Pipeline crossings To be confirmed New water use

ConveyorConveying of ore from

shaft to ConcentratorTo be confirmed New water use

Road and railway

crossings

Possible new road

and railway crossingsTo be confirmed New water use

Waste rock terrace Waste rock terrace To be confirmed New water use

UnderminingUndermining of a

watercourseTo be confirmed New water use

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62 East Raise bore (cont.)

Activity Water use DescriptionVolumes &capacities

Status

Pollution control

dam

21(g)

Pollution control dam To be confirmed New water use

StockpilesTemporary residue

stockpilesTo be confirmed New water use

Waste rock terrace Waste rock terrace To be confirmed New water use

Waste rock dump Waste rock dump To be confirmed New water use

Dust suppression

Possible dust

suppression of new

roads



Chrome Plant

Activity Water use DescriptionVolumes & capacities

Status

Pollution control dam 21(g)Construction of a new stormwater dam

7 500 m3 New water use

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Specialist Studies17

Specialist studies identified to be undertaken during the scoping phase for the two 15E and 62E projects:

• Biodiversity• Soils, land use and land capability• Surface water• Groundwater• Closure• Social impact assessment

Specialist Studies18

Available specialist studies regarding the chrome plant include:

• Hydrology Assessment 2013

• Ecological Assessment 2013

• Social Impact Assessment 2013

• Anglo American 2012 Waste Management Procedure at the Amandelbult Concentrator

Confirmation on proposed (62E and 15E) and existing (Chrome plant) specialist studies to be used for WULA

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Discussion & Way Forward

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Recommendation for a separate WULA for projects 15 E and 62E project

• The Dishaba UG2 ramp‐up is crucial for the success of Amandelbult Complex and securing future investments

• These two projects will ensure sustainable production thus reducing impact of restructuring when the Tumela Upper shafts shut down in 2020.


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Recommendation for a second separate WULA for new Chrome plant project as only one water use is required for this project. In addition, the PCD has a very limited capacity as well as minor anticipated impacts

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• Online application or hard copy submission

CONTACT DETAILS

• SRK

Didi Masoabi / Estie Retief

[email protected] / [email protected]

011 441 1202 / 011 441 6161

• Anglo Platinum Limited

Saligh Cader

[email protected]

011 373 6163

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