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APPENDIX NO 3
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN
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3.1
INTRODUCTION
The mining operations herein applied for
will
adhere to the requirements of the mines and
minerals act No. 7 of 2008, the mines and mlnerals (environmental) regulations of 1997
and other relevant legislation as follows:
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Air Pollution Control (licensing and emission
standards). Regulations
of
1996
which provide for ZEMA to regulate emissions to the environment.
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Water Pollution Control (effluent and waste water)
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These regulations (Statutory
Instrument No. 72 of 1993) provide for the ZEMA to regulate the treatment and
discharge ofsewerage and other effluents into the natural aquatic environment.
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Waste Management (licensing
of waste transporters and waste disposal
these regulations (Statutory Instrument No.
7l of
sites);
1993) provide for the ZEMA to
regulate waste disposal.
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The Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (Statutory Instrument Nol25 of
2001)
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these regulations provide for the ZEMA
to control and monitor
the
generation, collection, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal ofhazardous
waste.
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Pesticides and Toxic Substances. Regulations
of
1994 that provide for ZEMA to
regulate the use and importation of pesticides and chemicals into the country.
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Noise.
Natural Resources Management.
The relevant Acts and Legislation
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will include:
Environmental Management Act No. 201I
)> Town
and Country Planning Act, Chapter 283
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Local Govemment Act
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Land Conversions ofTitles Act
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Water Act, CAP 198
The Land Act of 1995 and Land Acquisition Act of 1995
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Pubtic Health Act
National heritage and conservation commission Act
Investment Act
The Petroleum Act
Forests
Act, 1999
Mining activities will as much as practically possible is environmental friendly, and with
strict monitoring measures. The project will also put in place measures to mitigate on any
possible negative impact of the mining activities on the environment.
However, negligible social-economic and environmental negative impact is expected in
the targeted area.
During the period, mining operations
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will be labour intensive with minir,ral
mechanization, and therefore negligible impacts on the environment.
3.2
Brief Description of Area
The project area is mainly characterised hilly terain with isolated plains between hills
covered by stretches ofwoodlands, with some isolated grasslands
A few isolated open cultivated
areas are used
for substance farming mainly maize. There
is almost no grazing of domestic animals within the project area.
No existing of large fauna is evident in the area. However, a few varieties of small
mammals, birds, insects and reptiles exist in the area u'ith habitation mainly provided by
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scattered vegetation, grasslands, anthills, sub-surface and rock outcrops.
The area of interest falls within forest area is purely of rural setup and thinly populated
with scattered human settlements and activities. A few social-economic activities
are
available in the area for the local population. Mostly, the local community is involved in
substance farming mainly maize. Since the area falls
within gazetted forest area, farming
activities are mainly carried out by members of the local community lrom Kafue town.
3.3
EXPECTED SOCIAL-ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
MITIGATION MEASURES
Positive impacts
Socio-Economic Impacts
Creation of employment to tlre local people. The proponent initially planned to
create about 20 and 30 both direct/indirect jobs for various categories.
Indirect opportunities for employment
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will be stimulated in the other
sectors
related to mining, such as manufacturers of local raw materials like blocks and
provision of sand. Provision of equipment like picks axes and shovels during
preparation stage.
Local rclated financial and other servicc sector benefits
guarantees, Insurancc cover, pension funds such
compensation, council rates and levy,
will
include bank
as NAPSA,
workers
VAT on sale of finished product. PAYE
(mining workers and other workers).
Emplolng local people may result into transfer of skill and will build
the
additional local capacity.
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Accrued Community Benefits. The proponent is attaching great importance to
social and economic empowerment of the local community. By undertaking
proposed project, there
will be community benefits that will
fie
benefit from
economic activity.
Enhanced
of land use of the area. Currently the land covered by outcrops of
Granite ore is considered barren and ueither Agriculture nor other activities are
carried out on the [and. The proposed project will be one of the altemative land
uses
for the area. After closure of the project, it is anticipated that the land use of
the area
will
be enhanced and such activities as agriculture could be implemented
on the same land.
Improved road infrastructure. The proposed project
will bring about improved
accessibility of the area through well maintained road network to be taken by the
proponent. Arab Contractors has plans to be undertaken routine maintenance of
the road infiastructure leading the proposed project site.
Significance of Impacls: Very High Positive
Physical Environmental Impacts On Land
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result
in
removal
of
mineral waste from
the
proposed site there by reducing the impact of underground contamination at
the project site.
SigniJicance of
3.2
Impact:
High Positive
Negative Impacts
Negative Socio-Economic Impacts
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Increase in HIV/AID and STIs
Increase in local workers might result in an increase in casual sex and thus bring about high
HIV/AIDS cases.
Magnitude (l\4)
Significant
Frequency (F)
Daily
Likelihood (L)
Detinite
Proposed mitigation mcasures
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A Comprehensive HIV/AIDS policy covering all members of staff which includes awareness
and prevention activities such as providing information on various aspects of HIV/AIDS shall
be instituted.
HIV/AIDs after applying mitigation rneasures
Magnitude (M)
Negligible
Frequency (F)
Annually
I-ikelihood
Unlikely
2.2.2 NegativeEnvironmental
Impacts
The following major Environmental Negative Impacts and their mitigation measures listed in the
order of signifi cance were identifi ed:
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Water and Soil Pollution due to seepage and leakages of acidic solution, leachate from
the leach residue stockpiles, domestic waste disposal, leakages of organic solution and
hydrocarbons;
2. Noise and vibration from the Crushing Plant and Blasting;
3. Air Pollution due to Dust Generation from the Crushing plant
and Machinery and
Equipment;
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5.
Occupational Health and Safety impacts;
Fires and Explosion impacts from storage and use of hydrocarbons and organic solution;
and
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Loss
ofFlora and Fauna.
The tables below provide the impact analyses details and proposed mitigation measures
1.
Impacts on Air Pollution
Major environmental aspects that contnbute to air pollution at the mine include haulage of waste
from the pit to the dumpsites, haulage ofthe raw material from the pit to the crushing plant and road
maintenance activities.
Air Pollution duc to Dust Generation from the Crushing Plant
Magnitude (M)
Significant
Frequency (F)
Daily
Likehhood (L)
Delinite
Proposcd Mitigation Measures
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Watcr shall be sprayed at the crushing process.
Water shall be spra-ved around the working area to suppress dust.
Appropriate dust masks, goggles and working suites shall be provided to workers.
New employees shall be inducted on sat'ety/environrnental requircmcnts when working in
dust prone areas and safety talks shall be conducted weekly.
Passive dust nronitoring using dust buckets shall be undertaken to monitor ambient dust
generated per month.
Signs shall also be installed to educate workers about the health dangers ofdust and
appropriate protective clothes shall be provided.
Air Pollution After Applf ing Mitigation )Ieasures
Magnitude (M)
Negligible
Frequency (F)
Daily
Likclihood (L)
LJnlikely (3 )
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Impacts Associated with Blasting-related Noise and Vibration
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the Arab Contractors Quany portion of the project would include the use of
explosives for blasting purposes, which would be the primary source ofnoise and vibration from
the project. Mineral extraction Iiom the Quarry would require blasting to fracture and loosen
rock. Ground vibrations and air blast overpressure are part of the output of the rock blasting
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operations. Blasting operations at the Quarry site would follow the general blasting guidance.
The hard rock reserves at the Mine would be drilled and blasted on a series of mine benches.
Operation ol'the Quarry would include a maximum of one blast per day lor 30 minutes and the
hours of blasting would be limited to between 16:00 a.m. and 16:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except for Saturdays between 13:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. when blasting would occur and in
case
of an emergency need as identified by a public agency. Other environmental
aspects that
contribute to noise and vibration are movement of earth moving machines, drilling activities,
operations of the generator and blasting activities. Some of these activities are continuous while
others are intermittent. For examplcs, thc gencrator runs about
l2 hrs. Per day while blasting is
only done once per day.. The table below presents the predicated environmental risk with
mitigation measures and without mitigation nlecsures.
Noise and Vibration from Blasting and Earth moving Machincs
Magnitude (M)
Significant
Frequency (F)
Daily
Likclihood (L)
Deflnite
Proposed Nlitigation )leasures
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Controlled blasting shall be introduced to minimize noise and vibration during blasting.
2) The blasting schedule shall be maintained at l6:00hrs and this schedule shall continue
taking about 30 minutes every day when blasting is done.
3) Ear protection equipment (ear muffles) shall be provided to all the workers.
4) All operations shall be conducted during the normal working hours ofthe day to avoid noise
disturbance at night.
s) Periodic noise monitoring shall be conducted to ensure that tle noise emitted is below the
intemational threshold limit value of 85dBA outside the plant.
6) All tho machines shall be serviced frequently to ensure that they work according to design
standards to minimize vibration and noise.
Noise and Vibration after Applying Mitigation Mcasures
Magnitude (M)
Negligible
Frequency (F)
Daily
Likelihood (L)
Unlikely
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Impacts on Soil and Water Pollution
Key environmental aspects that contribute to water and soil pollution are generation of
hydrocarbon waste due to servicing of mining machines and distribution of fuel. Other activities
are domestic waste water, sewage disposal, dewatering activities and surface water run-off. The
overall environmental risk before and after mitigation measures is predicted in the table below.
Watcr and soil pollution due to seepage and leakages ofwaste disposal, hazardous waste and
hvdrocarbons
Magnitude (M)
Significant
Frequency (F)
Bi-annual
Likelihood ( I-)
De
finitc
Proposed Mitigation Measures
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5)
A perirreter drain shall be constructed around the mine area ll'itlr silt settling ponds to trap
storm water especially from materials stockpiles.
A standard workshop shall be constructcd with appropriate storage facilities for hydrocarbons
and used oil generation facilities.
The leach pads and ponds shall be providcd rvith an electronic monitoring instrument for
detccting possible leakages.
Soils shall be sampled and analyzed for pH and total metals.
All the hazardous r*'astes shall be stored in appropriate drums for disposal using licensed
conrpan ies.
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All
storage facilities for hazardous substances shall be bunded to at Ieast I l0% the capaciry- of
the storage tank.
No hazardous waste shall be given or sold to any person or company that is not licensed to
handle hazardous lvaste. This includes used batteries, used oil and crude.
Domestic waste bins shall be procured and distributed in appropriate places and these shall be
emptied using licensed facilities at a licensed domestic waste dump site.
A SHE Officer shall educate workers and conduct periodic environmental and safety
inspections associated with water and soil pollution.
A bio-remediation farm shall be established lvithin the mine area for treatnlent of
hydrocarbon contaminated soils by mixing it with nitrogen based fertilizer, effluent from the
modLrlar sewage treatment planl and by Iiequcnt aeration.
Soil and water pollution after applying mitigation measures
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Magnitude (M)
Negligible
Frequency (F)
Bi-annual
Likelihood (I.)
tJnlikely
4.
Impacts on Occupational Health and Safetv
Main environmental aspects associated with occupation health and safety includes blasting,
loading and olfloading waste, transportation of waste and row material and general maintenance
activities. Contributing factors to risk assessment are dust, noise, explosions, fire and failure to
follow machine operating procedures. The table below presents the risk assessment for
occupational health and safety.
Occu ational Health and Safety lmpacts
Magnitude (M)
Marginal
Frequency (F)
Monthlv
Likelihood (L)
Dcfinite
Proposed Nlitigati0n )leasures
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All the $,'orkers shall be provided rvith the appropriate safety clothes and shall bc educated
2)
Necessary medical check-ups shall be conducted frequently and medication shall be provided
using reputable health facilities. Work recommendations shall also be followed as advised by
frequently about safet) precaulions.
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8)
9)
health professionals.
Installation ofappropriate rvarning signs around chemicals storage facilities hall be done.
Punitive measures shall be undertaken for all erring employees regarding usc ofprotective
clothes.
The SHE Officer shall develop working procedures for all operational activities with inherent
potential to cause harm.
Safety and Environmental rveekly discussions shall be conducted to remind all the *orkers
about safe practices.
All accidents and near-misses shall be reported to lhe Safety, Health arld Environmental
Manager and failure to report shall result into disciplinary measures.
Signage rvill be written both in English and local language in order to remind the workers and
the Public when blasting is taking place.
The emergency response and preparedness plan shall be developed and inrplemented within
six months following approval of this EMP.
Occupational Health and Safet] After Applying Mitigation Measures
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Magnitude (M)
Negligible
Frequency (F)
Alnual
Likclihood (L)
Highly Unlikely
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Impacts on Loss of Flora and Fauna
Project activities that interact with flora and fauna are disposal ofoverburden material, extension
of the pit, road maintenance activities, maintenance of the surrounding and maintenance of the
firebreak/security patrol road around the camp. The environmental risk for flora and fauna was
predicted as explain in the matrix table below.
Flora and fnuna
Magnitude (N,I)
Negligible
Frequency (F)
Annual
Likelihood (L)
lJnlikely
Proposed Mitigation ]Ieasurcs
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Apart from areas that u,ere cleared by the previous mine orvner, the rest ofthe mine area
remains intact and encroachment by illegal miners or settlers is not a challenge. This shall be
nlaintained.
2) Site clearing shall be limited to development areas and before any clearing is done. the Mine
Manager shall issue a site clearing approval in consultation with the SHES Manager.
3) Biological monitoring oftrees and animal species around the miue area shall be undertaken
once per year.
4l Trapping of u,ild animals
and buying ofillegal game meat shall bc included in the
disciplinary code for all employees and applicable disciplinary measures shall be instituted to
erring employecs in accordance with Labor Laws.
s) A firebreak shall be prepared every year around the mine licence area belbre the fire burning
season starts to protect flora and fauna rvithin the mine area.
6) Security patrols shall be conducted in the entirc mine area to monitor deforestation activities
rvhich shall be considered as trespass and necessary legal actions shall be instituted to
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offenders.
Wildlife conservation awareness campaigns shall be conducted once per year for workers and
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the community.
Protection measures for flora and fauna shall be part ofthe material for environmental
inductions.
Flora and Fauna Impacts After Applying Mitigation Measur€s
Magnitude (M)
Negligible
Frequency (F)
Annual
Likelihood (L)
Highly Unlikcly
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Impacts on Fire and Explosions Risks
nic Solution.
l-ires and Ex losion from the H drocarbons and O
Magnitude (M)
Significant
Frequency (F)
DaiJy
Likelihood (L)
l)efinite
Proposed Mitigation Measures
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3)
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Storage tanks in process for hydrocarbons and organic solution shall be equipped xith smoke
detectors and chemical fire extinguishers to deal rvith an eventuality. Clcar signs of "NO
SMOKING" and NO NAKED LIGHTS" shall be displayed prominently for safety reasons.
Appropriate earthling and lightening aresters shall be installed.
Storage ofhydrocarbons not in process shall be limited to 210 liters at any one given time.
A fire emergency procedure shall be developed and implemented before complction ofthe
oonstruction phase.
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The SllE Officer shall bc responsible tbr enforcing sa{tty requirements in the plant and shall
conduct periodical safety talks and safety rnock drills.
Fire and Explosion Hazards After Appl)'ing Mitigation Measures
Magnitude (M)
Negligible
Frequency (!
Daily
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Likelihood (L)
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Cumulative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
"Cumulative Impacts" refers to two or more individual effects which, when considered together,
are considerable or compound or increase other environmental impacts. The individual effects
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may be changes resulting from a single project or a number ofseparate projects.
The cumulative impact from several projects is the change in the environment that results lrom
the incremental impact of the proj ect when added to other closely related past, present, and
reasonably foreseeable probable future projects.
An assessment of cumulative impacts should consider impacts identified as significant,
as
well
as
impacts identified as less{han-significart for individual projects that may become significant in
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collective sense when considering the co-occurrence of multiple projects.
Imp acts Related to Cumulative Noise, Vibration and Traffic Levels.
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Noise, Vibration and Traffic levels would be increased
by
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dBA Ldn in the vicinity of
the
project. Traffic and Noise level in the two studied roadway segments (the access gravel road to
the site and the main road (Kafue Road)
will
It should be noted that impacts related to
also increase.
increases
in cumulative traffic noise levels would
be
similar to other similar projects in the area, as the altemative is expected to generate the same
number of blasting and vehicle trips on the surrounding and roadways, although the impact
would be slightly reduced because the altemative site is located farther from existing quarries
(Flame Arab Contractors which is non-operational and 2km away from the site and Raubex
Quarry Mine which is also 5km away liom the site respectively.
Overall, impacts related to cumulative traffic, blasting and noise levels under both the proposed
project and similar projects alternative would be (less-than-significant).
Noise, Vibration from Rlasting and
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Traffic Levels
Magnitude (M)
Significant
Frequency (F)
Daily
Likelihood (L)
Dcfinitc
Proposed Nlitigation Measures
r) Controlled blasting shall be introduced to minimize noise and vibration during blasting.
2) The blasting schedule shall be maintained at l5:00hrs and this schedule shall continue
taling about 30 minutes every day when blasting is done.
3) Ear protection equipment (ear muflles) shall be provided to all the rvorkers.
4) All operations shall be conducted during the normal rvorking hours ofthe day to avoid noise
disturbance at night,
5) Periodic noise monitoring shall be conducted to ensure that the noise emitted is below the
international threshold limit value ofS5dBA outside the plant.
6) All the machines shall be sen'iced frequently to ensure that they w'ork according to design
standards to minintize vibration and noise.
7) Vehicle traffic will be limited and restricted to the developed road network.
8) Slow down humps on the main ror.lte entering the quarry nrine and the project vicinity
Noisr and Vibration after Applying Nlitigation Measures
Magnitude (M)
Negligible
Frequency (F)
Daily
Likelihood (L)
Less than Significant
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Summar.v of Environmental Negative Impact and Mitigation
Imprct
Mitigation Measure
Effcct
Minor air pollution
Fuel @uming)
Minimise driving of utility vehicle and operation of propelled mining cqurpmcnt
Good maintenance of utility vehicle and fr-rel propelled mining equipmcnt
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Fuel (Spillage)
Contamination
of soil, vegetation and
Good maintenance of utility vehicle and fuel propelled mining equipment
ground water
Fuel storage and refueling restricted to designated re-fueling bay
Immediate cleaning and correct disposal of any spillage
Waste (Domestic)
Minimise generation of waste
Contamination of site(surface and soil)
Collect and dispose offcorrectly
Contamination
Waste (sewcr)
Vegetation
of site
surface
Construct environmentally and public health friendly pit latrines
and
ground water
Always use designated pit latrines
Disturbance and loss of vegetation
Restrict to absolute minimum necessary
No driving through existing foogaths
clearance
Driving and movement of mining equipment restricted to only already motorable tracks
Rehabilitation
Trenching
and
Channel Sampling
Creating temporary openings minor soil
Restrict the use ofmechanization to absolute minimum necessary
and vegetation disturbance
Restrict depths to minimum
Minor vegetation clearance
Backfill and rehabilitate trenches and pits at completion
Rehabilitate all trenching and pit sites
Minor Chipping on rock outcrops.
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Noise
and
roadways
vehicles
dust
Minor air pollution
fiom Nuisance
to
community, wildlife,
impaired visibility
All vehicles to be regularly maintained with sound control
gadgets in place
No over speeding of vehicles or any exploration mobile equipment will be allowed within
project area.
the