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PROJECT:

NYUMBA YA AKIBA CEMENT PLANT

COUNTRY:

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

SUMMARY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA)

Team Leader
:
Team Members :

F. RODRIGUES, Senior Investment Officer, OPSM-2

H. MANSARAY, Investment Officer, OPSM-2
M. KINANE, Senior Environmental Specialist, ONEC.3

Project
Team
Sectorial Director :
Regional Director :
Division Manager :

T. TURNER
M. KANGA
M. NIANG

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Project Title: Nyumba Ya Akiba cement project

Project Number: P-CD-B00-001

Country: Democratic Republic of Congo

Department: OPSM

Table of Contents
1

Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3

2. Project Description and Justification ................................................................................. 3

3. Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework .................................................................... 8
4. Description of the project environment .............................................................................. 9
5. Project alternatives ...................................................................................................... 10
6. Potential Impacts and Mitigation/Enhancement Measures ...................................... 11
9. Public Consultations and Disclosure......................................................................... 40
10. Complementary Initiatives ........................................................................................ 41
11. Climate change ........................................................................................................... 42
12. Conclusions ................................................................................................................ 42
13. References and Contacts .......................................................................................... 43

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1 Introduction
Nyumba Ya Akiba SARL (NYA), a joint venture between Lucky Cement Pakistan and Groupe
Rawji DRC, proposes to construct a 3,000 tonnes per day clinker and 3,580 tonnes per day cement
manufacturing facility, limestone quarry and associated facilities in Bas-Congo Province of DRC.
The project was approved by local authorities in 2011, following an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) by an accredited local consultant, OEMS. Subsequently, an Environmental and
Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for lender approval was submitted in March 2013 by the
Pakistani consulting firm ECTECH. Gaps in this ESIA relative to the requirements of international
funders were identified via an independent environmental and social due diligence (ESDD) by
ERM on behalf of the lenders.
To address these gaps, NYA appointed SRK Consulting (SRK) in June 2013 to prepare an updated
ESIA and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the Nyumba Project (the
project), in line with good international industry practice (GIIP) based on AfDB, the IFC
Performance Standards and other lender requirements. Key findings relating to this ESIA update,
are therefore included in this Executive Summary.

2. Project Description and Justification

Project Objectives and cost
The Project is a strong show case for foreign investors and will assure for the country and the government:
(i) reliable and stable source of cement supply, which will address current cement shortage in the country
and thereby support economic growth, social and infrastructure development by reducing implementation
times and prices in DRC which is currently facing expensive imports; (ii) reliance on best available
technologies and environmentally friendly production capacities as compared to existing local competitors;
(iii) a catalyst for the growth of SMEs and industrial economy in a fragile country; (iv) substantial positive
social effects with technology transfer and training programs; (v) strong macro-economic resilience for DRC
stemming from important foreign exchange savings and regional integration.
Total project costs are estimated at USD239 million and will be funded with a D/E ratio of 50/50. Debt will be
a combination of senior debt from DFIs (DEG, EIB, and AfDB), commercial bank (HBL), and the Danish
Export credit agency (EKF). HBL (Pakistan) will be the lead arranger for the total debt.

Project LocationThe project

will be located on a greenfields site approximately 250 km south west

of Kinshasa and 100 km east of Matadi port in the vicinity of the N-1 road and Kinsua Village, in
Songololo territory, Bas Congo province of DRC (see Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable.).

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Layout
The project will consist of a cement production plant, limestone quarry, and associated facilities, as
shown on the preliminary site layout drawing (see Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable.). The
cement plant will be supplemented by limestone and clay from mining concessions located
approximately 1.5 km north of the cement plant site. An access road linking the plant to the N1, and
a haul road between the quarry and plant (following an existing track), will be constructed, as well
as a power line, linking the project to the national energy grid. The total footprint area of the project
will be approximately 150 ha (boundary of concession area).
The Key Components of the Project include: (i) Cement plant (annual production capacity 1.18
Million tpa); (ii) Limestone quarry; (iii) Overburden storage facility; (iv) 220 KV powerline (6 km
long) to an existing substation; (v) Employee accommodation camps (for 300 personnel); (vi)
Waste management facility; (vii) Access and haul roads; (viii) Railway connection to the national
rail network; (ix) Auxiliary facilities (water management infrastructure, package sewage treatment
plant, explosives store, etc.).
While the final locations and design of certain infrastructure, including the overburden storage
facility, waste management facility, and water management infrastructure, have not been
determined, potential locations for some of these are indicated on Erreur ! Source du renvoi
introuvable., based on a high level sensitivity analysis by SRK. The final locations and design of
these facilities will however depend on the outcomes of further site-specific investigations.

Figure 1: Project Location

Raw material extraction

The quarry will be operated during daylight hours only and will use mechanized opencast mining.
Excess overburden will be spoiled to a suitable area close to the quarry (location yet to be

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finalised). Raw material (limestone, laterite and clay) extraction will involve: (i) Stripping of
overburden by excavators; (ii) Excavation of the limestone deposit using mechanical drills and
blasting; (iii) Loading of the raw materials from the quarry onto dump trucks for transportation to
the plant along the haul road over a distance of 1.5 km. As the quarry depth increases, dewatering
of the pit will be required to remove groundwater inflows. This could potentially amount to
substantial volumes of pit water being discharged. The quality and quantity of this water are still to
be confirmed via further studies.

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Figure 2: Site locality map showing quarry, plant and associated infrastructure (including existing infrastructure

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Cement production
NYA has selected FLSmidth (FLS) of Denmark as the design engineering and procurement
contractor for the cement plant. The cement manufacturing process involves six steps, as shown
diagrammatically in Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable.:
1.Raw material preparation, blending and storing: Raw material transported from the quarry
will be crushed, blended in the required proportions and stockpiled in a storage area before
being conveyed to the Raw Mix Proportioning Station.
2.Raw material proportioning and grinding: The blended material will be mixed with other
additives and transferred to the Raw Mill for grinding. After grinding, the Raw Meal will be
transferred to the Blending Silo for storage and further blending.
3.Pre-Heater Phase: Meal from the Blending Silo will be fed into a preheater, from where it will
pass through Cyclones and Feed Pipes and finally through a Pre Calciner before feeding into the
Kiln.
4.Kiln Phase: The Calcined Raw Meal passes through a rotating Kiln and is subjected to
temperatures of 1450C, causing it to be converted to clinker.
5.Cooling: The clinker drops into a cooler at the discharge end of the Kiln, cooling it to 65C +
ambient temperature, before being discharged to the Clinker Storage Yard.
6.Clinker Grinding: The clinker is transferred from the Clinker Storage Yard to the Cement
Proportioning Station. Clinker is withdrawn and Gypsum (Calcium Sulphate) added to it,
followed by transfer of the mix to the Grinding Mill for fine grinding before being transferred to
the Cement Silos for storing.
7.Packing and Transport: The ground cement will be stocked into silos before being transferred
to two packing plants for packaging into 50 kg bags for dispatch. The project will primarily
service the local cement market, supplemented by exports to neighbouring countries.

Figure 3: Diagrammatic representation of the cement manufacturing process

Process Control: The plant will be managed from a central control room that will allow the
monitoring of all processes, including temperatures and pressures. Continual testing of the

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materials, sample preparation, chemical analysis and physical testing will take place in the on-site
laboratory. While the plant will operate 24 hours a day, certain components such as the crushers,
will operate during daylight hours only.
Environmental controls: Various dust control measures, including filters, are included in the plant
design to minimise dust emissions during cement manufacturing.
Fuel: Coal fuel for the cement plant will be imported from South Africa via ship, and transported
from Matadi Port to the site via either by road or preferably by rail. For this purpose, a railway
siding on the western side of the plant has been included in the design.
Power and Water supply: Power for the project will be sourced from the DRC national electricity
grid, with generators available at the plant for emergency supply to essential equipment. This will
not however be sufficient to maintain operation of the plant. Raw water supply will be obtained
from either the rivers in the area, or groundwater sources. Where possible, process water will be
recycled.

3. Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework

3.1 Regulatory Framework
The ESIA was undertaken in accordance with both DRC legislation, including the various relevant
articles of the DRC Mining Code (2002) and associated Mining Regulations (2003), and the
applicable international guidelines and standards, including the following: (i) The Equator
Principles (EP III, 2013); (ii) The International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards
(2012) and relevant guidelines; (iii) The World Bank / IFC Environmental Health and Safety
Guidelines (2007); (iv) The applicable EU Reference Documents and Directives; (v) The guidelines
of lenders, including African Development Bank (AfDB) and European Investment Bank (EIB);
(vi) The International Labour Organization (ILO) Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health
Management Systems (2001); (vii) Applicable international conventions, treaties and agreements.
For AfDB the relevant guidelines are: (i) the Policy on the Environment(2004); (ii) the Involuntary
Resettlement Policy (2003); (iii) the Gender Policy (2001); (iv) the Framework for Enhanced Engagement
with Civil Society (2012); (v) the Policy on Disclosure and Access to Information (2012); (vi) the Integrated
Water Resource Management Policy (2000); (vii) the handbook on stakeholder consultation and participation
in Bank Groups operations (2001); (viii) the Policy on Poverty Reduction (2004); and (ix) the Environmental
and Social Assessment Procedures (2001).

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3.2 Institutional framework

The DRC institution responsible for evaluating the ESIA and overseeing the implementation of the
ESMP is the Department Responsible for the Protection of the Mining Environment.

4. Description of the project environment

4.1 Biophysical environment
Water resources
The project area is characterised by gently undulating topography and numerous wetland areas.
Two main rivers cross through the project area: the Sanzukua River, flowing in a northerly
direction, and the Yuku River, which originates between the proposed quarry and plant, and flows
eastwards to connect onto the Sanzikua River. These rivers, as well as the wetlands and the natural
spring near Yuku village, are used as a source of potable water to the surrounding villages.
Available information on the baseline water quality is unreliable, however preliminary water quality
measurements recorded on site by SRK indicate the general quality is good. Groundwater depth
varies from 20 to 25 m.
Climate and air quality
A tropical Sudanese climate prevails and is characterized by separate rainy and dry seasons.
Temperatures range from 18C to 28C. The insolation of the NYA Project Area is particularly low,
and the average annual rainfall varies from 900 mm to 1,500 mm.
Due to the current lack of development, air pollution levels in the area are low. Key emissions are
airborne dust from vehicles on the nearby road; smoke from burning of agriculture residues and
bushes; and coal and dust from household fires. Levels of emissions increase during the dry season
as wind strength increases.
Soils and Land use
The soils in and around wetlands generally show good fertility and water retention capabilities,
supportive of the agricultural activities currently occurring on the site, as well as conservation
purposes. In other areas, the soils are highly permeable and the presence of laterite may limit root
growth. Land use over the site is limited, with much of the site existing in its natural state.
Anthropogenic land use is limited to subsistence type agriculture, where a variety of crops such as
cassava, corn, squash, peanuts, bananas and beans are cultivated. Shifting agriculture is
implemented where natural vegetation is burned prior to cultivation of the land. When productivity
of the cultivated land drops, a new area is burned. The abandoned field is then left fallow for
colonisation following a process of natural succession
Biodiversity
The vegetation cover over the project area consists mainly of savanna, with patches of dense gallery
or swamp forest bordering swamps, wetlands and rivers. The diversity of mammals in the study
area is believed to be low and that of birds moderate, while insects showed higher diversity. A
number of Red List species occur in the area, most of them being specific to forest habitat. Natural
resources used regularly by local residents include wood, fish and wild animals, building materials,

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medicinal plants, grazing for livestock, and potable water. Many of the resources in the area are
depleting due to pressure from unsustainable agricultural practises.

4.2 Socio-economic environment

Demographics
The area is rural in nature and is characterised by a lack of development or infrastructure.
Approximately 10 000 people are estimated to live in the vicinity of the proposed project.
Settlements in the project area include: Yuku, Kokolo, Nkonda, Mbemba, Kinsua, Mbamba and
Minkelo. The area comprises several ethnic groups, the most dominant being Mboma, Ndibu,
Manianga and Kakongo. Kimpese is the largest settlement in the project vicinity and is the most
ethnically diverse.
Livelihood and economy
A traditional lifestyle prevails and subsistence agriculture is the main livelihood. Land availability
is therefore vital to local communities, who rely on it for agriculture, charcoal, medicinal plants,
sacred sites and other natural resources. Most households are reliant on a mixed economy including,
crop cultivation, hunting, commerce, trade and to a lesser extent, animal husbandry. A secondary
form of income is generated from fishing, mainly in the Sanzikua River.
Facilities and infrastructure: Education facilities in the area are very limited and poor, and basic
facilities such as electricity, telephone networks, health care, sanitation, potable water supply and
road networks are largely absent. Wood and charcoal are the primary sources of energy for cooking,
while candle-power, kerosene lanterns and torches provide light. There is no public transport
system and the roads are generally in poor condition. Most local residents walk to their destinations,
while some use motorbikes and bicycles.
Health
The most prevalent diseases are malaria; diarrhoea and typhoid fever; sexually transmitted diseases;
HIV/AIDS; tuberculosis; meningitis; high blood pressure and influenza. Malaria is the biggest
public health threat. Alcohol and drug abuse is widespread, particularly amongst the youth, as is
sexual violence.
Cultural heritage
A number of sites of heritage importance were recorded over the project area, including ceramics,
cemeteries, sacred sites and iron age artefacts. Of the 36 recorded sites within the project lease area,
6 sites are expected to be indirectly impacted on by the proposed mining activities. Of these 6 sites,
5 are of medium heritage significance and the 6th (the Yuku village cemetery) is of high
significance.

5. Project alternatives
Various alternatives have/ are being considered as part of the project process. The no-go
alternative would perpetuate dependency on cement imports into DRC and is not considered
further. Project site alternatives within Bas Congo were limited by requirement for close proximity
to reserves of quality limestone, clay and laterite, transport routes, as well as the national power
grid. Within the site, high-level environmental screening was carried out which influenced the
location of the overburden stockpile, waste management facility and haul road alignment. Surface

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and groundwater studies have been commissioned by NYA and layout plans may require
amendment in line with findings.
Sub-surface open cast mining and underground mining were considered as mining method
alternatives, with sub-surface open cast mining being selected as the most safe and economical
approach. Chosen cement production technology is state of the art Best Available Technology
(BAT) for environmental controls and energy efficiency. Water-saving dry process technology and
open recirculating cooling systems are being implemented. Energy-saving is being achieved
through choice of vertical roller mills, as well as 5-stage preheater with pre-calciner. Air pollution
control methods to be implemented include fabric filters and electrostatic precipitator (ESP)
technologies. Coal (to be imported) is preferred to HFO for clinker production based on cost. Raw
water for process cooling and domestic use is still under investigation, and will be sourced either
from surface water resources (the Yuku and Sanzikua rivers); or groundwater abstraction (possibly
linked to pit dewatering at the quarry).
A waste management facility (WMF) will be developed for non-mining waste including hazardous
waste from the project. Co-processing (incineration) or project-generated and local waste will
require feasibility assessment after commencement of operation before its viability is confirmed.
Co-disposal of waste with the overburden from the quarry is not being pursued, for reasons
including undetermined effects on groundwater. Process water at the cement plant will be recycled,
reducing the raw water requirement. Package sewage treatment plants have been chosen over septic
tank based on the improved treatment of sewage and larger numbers of employees which the system
can deal with.

6. Potential Impacts and Mitigation/Enhancement

Measures
As part of the ESIA update, SRK commissioned the following specialist studies to supplement the
available information in ECTECHs report and address the gaps identified by ERM: (i) Cultural
heritage; (ii) Ecology and biodiversity; (iii) Ecosystem services; (iv) Greenhouse gases; (v) Air
quality; (vi) Noise; (vii) Socio-economic; (viii) Water resources; (ix) Soils and land use; (x) Traffic.
The studies were undertaken by SRKs in-house expertise as well as external consultants as
required and consisted of desktop studies supplement by on-site investigations where timeframes
allowed. Where possible, the assistance of local experts was used, notably for the ecological, social
and cultural heritage studies.
Recommended management measures form the basis of NYAs commitments to environmental
management of the project. A summary of the significance ratings for the impacts assessed, both
before and after effective implementation of the recommended mitigation or enhancement
measures, is provided in Table 1. Cumulative impacts resulting both from other potential and
existing developments in the area, and from the NYA project (e.g. multiple impacts affecting
Mbamba village), were also discussed.

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Table 1: Summary of impact significance ratings before and after implementation of recommended management measures
Impact Significance
Impact
groups

Identified impacts

Premanagement

Postmanagement

CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Biophysical impacts
Visual

Soils, land
capability &
land use

Impact VI1: Loss of sense of place affecting local communities due to site clearing and construction activities

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact SL1: Placement of project infrastructure, resulting in a transient loss of soil resource, and change in soil characteristics, land
capability and land use

Medium (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact SL 2: Placement of permanent project infrastructure, resulting in a permanent loss of soil resource, and change in soil characteristics,
land capability and land use

Medium (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact SL 3: Spillage of chemicals and seepage from waste resulting in permanent loss of soil resource, and change in soil characteristics,
land capability and land use

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact SL4: Site clearance resulting in a permanent loss of soil resource, and potential change in soil characteristics, land capability and
land use as a result of increased erosion

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact AQ1: Increase in PM10 emissions resulting from land clearing, earthworks, and vehicular movement

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact AQ2: Increase in gas (SO2, NOx, CO and VOCs) emissions resulting from vehicle exhaust emission and biomass burning

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact WR1: Chemical contamination of surface water resulting from accidental spills during transportation and handling, and seepage from
waste

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact WR2: Sedimentation of surface water resulting from erosion and runoff from exposed surfaces and roads

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact WR3: Contamination of groundwater resulting from seepage from sewage and other waste

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact NV 1: Continuous noise impact on Mbemba Village resulting from night-time construction at the quarry

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact NV 2: Air-blast noise impact on Mbemba Village resulting from blasting at the quarry during construction

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact EB1: Loss of savanna habitat due to site clearing and earthmoving activities

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact EB2: Loss of forest habitat due to site clearing and earthmoving activities

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact EB3: Loss of aquatic habitat due to site clearing and earthmoving activities

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Air quality

Water
resources

Noise and
Vibration

Ecology &
Biodiversity

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Impact Significance
Impact
groups

Traffic

Identified impacts

Premanagement

Postmanagement

Impact EB4: Loss or disturbance of species of special concern due to site clearing and construction activities

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact EB5: Loss or degradation of ecological processes due to site clearing and construction activities

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact EB6: Fragmentation of habitats and ecological processes due to positioning of project infrastructure

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact EB7: Modification or degradation of aquatic habitats due to altered hydrological regimes and surface or groundwater quality

Medium (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact EB8: Introduction of alien invasive plants due to site clearing and disturbance of vegetation

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact EB9: Impeded photosynthesis and transpiration rate of plants due to dust generation

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact T1: Impact of construction related traffic on utilisation capacity on the N-1

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact T2: Impact of construction related traffic on traffic flow in Matadi

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact T3: Safety impacts on local communities and other road users due to increased road accident rates during construction

Medium (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact HS1: Increased chances of the spread of communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS and STDs linked to influx of predominantly
male job-seekers and workers

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact HS2: Increased pressure on healthcare infrastructure due to project related influx

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact HS3: Increased risk of accidents and injuries to communities from improved roads and additional traffic

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

HS4: The visible presence of DRC police within the project area, and their secondment as a subcontractor for the mine security

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact LN1: Physical displacement of households residing at Yuku Village and the protection of vulnerable groups

High(-ve)

Medium(-ve)

Impact EC1: Local and regional benefits resulting from increased Revenue to Government

Low (+ve)

n/a

Impact EC2: Stimulation of increased regional investment in the DRC Economy

Low (+ve)

n/a

Socio-economic impacts
Population &
Demographic
movement

Health &
Safety

Land &
Natural
Resources
Economic
Impacts

Impact PD1: Influx of potential job seekers into the area and associated risks

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Impact Significance
Impact
groups

Cultural
Heritage
Resources
Ecosystem
Services

Identified impacts

Premanagement

Postmanagement

Impact EC3: Generation of direct, indirect and induced employment and income

Medium (+ve)

Medium (+ve)

Impact CH1: Indirect damage to Iron Age archaeological resources through land transformation activities

Medium(-ve)

Low(-ve)

Impact CH2: Indirect damage to cemeteries through land transformation activities

Medium(-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact ES1: Reduced availability of natural resources and ecosystem services to local communities

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact AQ3: PM10 emissions due to activities at the quarry and the vehicle entrainment of dust affecting air quality of nearby villages

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact AQ4: Dust emission from activities at the cement plant affecting air quality for nearby communities

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact AQ5: Gas (SO2, NOx and CO) emissions from activities at the cement plant affecting air quality for nearby communities

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact GH1: Increase in greenhouse gas emissions in the area resulting from the cement plant

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact NV3: Continuous noise resulting from daytime operations of the quarry, cement plant and associated infrastructure

High (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact NV4: Continuous noise resulting from night-time operations of the cement plant and associated infrastructure

Medium (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact NV5: Air blast pressure and vibration resulting from blasting at the quarry

High (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact EB10: Loss or disturbance of fauna species of special concern due to collisions and noise disturbance

Medium (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact EB11: Introduction of alien invasive flora and fauna

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact EB12: Increased hunting/poaching of wildlife

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact EB13: Modification or degradation of aquatic habitats due to pollution or nutrient loading

High (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact EB14: Impeded photosynthesis and transpiration rate of plants due to dust generation

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact SL5: Chemical spills and release of contact water resulting in permanent loss of soil, and change in soil characteristics, land
capability and land use

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

OPERATIONAL PHASE
Biophysical impacts

Air quality

Greenhouse
Gases

Noise and
Vibration

Ecology &
Biodiversity

Soils, land
capability &

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Impact Significance
Impact
groups
land use

Identified impacts

Premanagement

Postmanagement

Impact SL6: Operational activities causing increased erosion, resulting in a permanent loss of soil resource, and change in soil
characteristics, land capability and land use

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact WR4: Contaminated stormwater runoff from roads and other surfaces affecting surface and groundwater quality

High (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact WR5: Discharge of contaminated pit water to surface water resources, affecting downstream users

High (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact WR6: Risk of flooding of project infrastructure due to placement within the 1:100 year floodline

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact WR7: Dewatering of the quarry resulting in groundwater drawdown and reduced contribution to surface water baseflows and
wetlands, affecting users

High (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact WR8: Stormwater inflows into the pit, reducing surface water flows and availability to users

High (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact WR9: Raw water abstraction for the project reducing availability to other users

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact WR10: Seepage from waste affecting surface and groundwater quality

Medium (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact WR11: Wastewater effluent discharge to streams, affecting water quality for downstream users

High (-ve)

Medium (+ve)

Impact WR12: Sinkhole formation resulting from dewatering of subsurface cavities, resulting in safety and structural stability risks

High (-ve)

n/a

Impact VI2: Loss of sense of place affecting local communities due to project infrastructure and illumination

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact T4: Impact on utilisation capacity on the N-1 affecting other road users

Medium (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact T5: Impact on traffic in Matadi affecting other road users

Medium (+ve)

n/a

Impact T6: Increased road accident rates and road safety of other road users

High (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact EC4: Local and regional benefits resulting from increased Revenue to Government

Medium (+ve)

n/a

Impact EC5: Generation of direct, indirect and induced employment and income

High (+ve)

High (+ve)

Ecosystem
Services

Impact ES2: Reduced availability of natural resources and ecosystem services to local communities due to use by the project and impacts on
these resources

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Population &
Demographic

Impact PD2: Influx of potential job seekers into the area and associated risks

Medium(-ve)

Low(-ve)

Water
Resources

Visual

Traffic

Socio-economic impacts
Economic
Impacts

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Impact Significance
Impact
groups

Identified impacts

Premanagement

Postmanagement

Movement
Impact HS5: Increased chances of the spread of communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS and STDs linked to influx of predominantly
male job-seekers and workers

Low(-ve)

Low(-ve)

Impact HS6: Increased pressure on healthcare infrastructure due to project related influx

Medium(-ve)

Low(-ve)

Impact HS7: Increased risk of accidents and injuries to communities from improved roads and additional traffic

Low(-ve)

Low(-ve)

Impact HS8: The visible presence of Congolese police within the project area, and their secondment as a subcontractor for the mine security

Low(-ve)

Low(-ve)

Impact EB15: Re-establishment of habitats or creation of new habitats via rehabilitation

Medium (+ve)

Medium (+ve)

Impact EB16: Introduction of alien invasive flora and fauna

Medium (-ve)

Low(-ve)

Impact EB17: Loss or disturbance of fauna species of special concern due to collisions and noise disturbance

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact EB18: Increased hunting/poaching of wildlife and loss of habitats for crop production

Medium (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Impact WR13: Chemical contamination of surface water resulting from accidental spills during transportation and handling, and seepage
from waste

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Impact WR14: Sedimentation of surface water resulting from erosion and runoff from exposed surfaces and roads

Low(-ve)

Low(-ve)

Impact WR15: Contamination of groundwater resulting from seepage from hazardous materials and waste

Low(-ve)

Low(-ve)

Soils, land
capacity &
land use

Impact SL7: Remediation of contaminated soils and demolition of project infrastructure, resulting in re-establishment of baseline soil
characteristics and land capability

Medium (-ve)

Low(-ve)

Air Quality

Impact AQ6: Increase in PM10 emissions resulting from land clearing, earthworks, and vehicular movement

Low(-ve)

Low(-ve)

Visual

Impact VI3: Dust generation and site disturbance due to earth moving and removal of project infrastructure, affecting the visual character for
communities

Medium(-ve)

Low(-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Medium (-ve)

Health &
Safety

DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PHASE

Ecology &
Biodiversity

Water
Resources

POST-CLOSURE PHASE
Ecology &
Biodiversity

Impact EB19: Increased hunting/poaching of wildlife and loss of habitats for crop production

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Impact Significance
Impact
groups

Identified impacts

Premanagement

Postmanagement

Water
Resources

Impact WR12: Pit lake formation due to inflow of ground and surface water, resulting in safety risks to animals and humans, and
environmental contamination

Low (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Soils, land
capacity &
land use

Impact SL8: Demolition and restoration of project infrastructure, resulting in re-establishment of baseline soil characteristics and land
capability

Medium (-ve)

Low (-ve)

Visual

Impact VI4: Re-establishment of baseline visual character due to rehabilitation of the site and removal of project infrastructure

Medium(-ve)

Medium(+ve)

Table 2: Mitigation and enhancement measures recommended to manage environmental and social impacts
Project Phase2

Impact
category1

Proposed Mitigation / enhancement measures

C

DC

PC

Minimize the disturbed footprint as far as practically possible.

VI, SL, AQ,
WR, EB

Undertake stripping, stockpiling and stockpile management as per the Soil Management Plan (Section 9.5 of ESIA).
Revegetate and landscape disturbed areas as soon as possible, to reflect the surrounding topography and vegetation.

VI

Consider the use of screening tools such as dense vegetation where practical and appropriate to the surroundings.

VI, WR, EB

Clear vegetation in phases so that only those areas required for immediate development are cleared.

VI, WR

Implement the waste management plan for the project (Appendix 15).

VI

Use directional lighting in areas operating at night, if communities are affected by lighting.

VI, SL

Implement the Closure and Rehabilitation Plan as described in the report to support the proposed project.

SL

Implement livelihood restoration and compensation measures in areas where livelihood are impacted by the loss of agricultural lands.

VI Visual impacts; SL Soils, land capability and land use; AQ Air Quality; WR Water Resources; NV Noise and Vibration; EB Ecology and Biodiversity; T Traffic; PD Population and Demographic
Movement; HS Health and Safety; LN Land and Natural Resources; CH Cultural Heritage; EC Economic Impacts; ES Ecosystem Services; GH Greenhouse gases; SR Safety Risks
2

Applicable project phases indicated via grey shading

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Impact
category1

Project Phase2
Proposed Mitigation / enhancement measures
C

SL

Assist community members where livelihood impacted with establishing new agricultural areas on land of equal or better land capability.

SL, SR

The preparation of procedures to ensure that spillage during mobile equipment maintenance is minimized, and that only designated areas are used for this
purpose.

SL, EB, SR

The provision of appropriate secondary containment (to hold 110% of the stored volume) in areas where hydrocarbons, solvents and other potentially
hazardous materials are stored.

SL

Implement emergency preparedness and response measures plan as described in Section 9.6.

SL

Implement storm water control measures around infrastructure.

AQ, WR, VI,

EB

Apply dust suppressants to sections of roads used routinely by vehicles that pass through and close to villages;
Locate stockpiles within site boundaries considering the location of potential sensitive receptors and the predominant wind direction;
Design road alignments to minimize travel distances and eliminate unnecessary traffic;

AQ, WR, VI

Cover vehicles carrying dusty materials to prevent materials being blown from the vehicles;
Set speed limits to minimize the creation of fugitive dust within the project boundary;

AQ, GH

Development and implementation of a routine air quality monitoring program.

AQ

Limit vehicle idling and keep vehicles well maintained to minimize particulate and gaseous emissions;

AQ

Where possible, biomass burning should be considered and a schedule should be maintained to allow for pollutants to disperse into the atmosphere in a short
amount of time;

AQ

Avoid constructing roads close to human settlements

AQ

Vegetation and soil should be removed together (mixed) so that the plant matter helps to hold the soil. Alternatively, vegetation can be stripped and
stockpiled and then spread over the newly made stockpiles of soil

AQ

Biomass burning should be conducted during the during the day and during the summer months;

AQ, WR, VI

Minimise vegetation clearing. As the quarry expands, clearing should not take place a long time in advance of quarrying. Planned planting of trees and
vegetation outside the quarry limits will minimize spreading of dust to surroundings
Where practical, rehabilitation of the quarry should be progressive i.e. it should be implemented as soon as a section is worked out

AQ, GH

Regular maintenance and efficient operation of the cement manufacturing plant

DC

PC

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Impact
category1

Project Phase2
Proposed Mitigation / enhancement measures
C

AQ

Install spray bars, enclosure of transfer points or other means of control will be employed as necessary to ensure dust emissions from the crushing and
conveying systems is properly managed to meet emission and ambient air quality targets

AQ

Start-up conditions should be short as possible as this will reduce emissions during this process

AQ

Develop an emergency response plan for Mbamba village to include on-going training and drills with the villagers. Impacts are likely to occur when the
prevailing winds are towards the village during an upset condition.

AQ

Start-up should be delayed when the prevailing winds are towards the village.

WR

Where contaminants are transported along construction roads, emergency contaminant and mitigation measures must be developed to minimize impacts
should accidental spillages occur along the transport routes

WR

Equip all trucks and equipment carrying fuels or oil with spill response materials and train personnel in the use of such materials

WR, EB, SR

Store all potential sources of contamination in secure facilities with appropriate Storm Water management systems in place to ensure that contaminants are
not released to the water resource through Storm Water runoff
Use oil & silt traps to remove these types of contaminants from stormwater, and use designated areas for equipment servicing

WR

Construct access roads and infrastructure in a way that sensitive ecosystems are avoided;

WR, EB

Ensure that proper designs are prepared and implemented to manage stormwater runoff in a manner that minimizes sediment transport to the receiving water
resource and minimizes erosion along runoff channels.

WR

Prioritise construction of a properly lined and designed waste landfill site and sewage treatment system as early as possible

WR

Implement a stormwater management plan which will separate dirty water from clean water and divert run off from dirty areas to a pollution control dam
which should have a silt trap to settle any sediment

WR

Re-use water from the pollution control dam as a first resort. Only discharge after treatment and compliance with discharge limits can be demonstrated

WR

Construct concave surfaces to ensure run-off is directed

WR

Optimise water reuse and reclamation within the mining operations, to limit raw water abstraction

WR

Where practical, intercept clean ingress water as close as possible to its source in order to prevent or minimize water quality deterioration and to allow this
water to be pumped up to surface for appropriate use or discharge

WR

If possible, undertake dewatering upgradient of the quarry to keep the pit dry and prevent water quality deterioration.

WR

Discharge pumped underground water into a dam for treatment and possible re-use as a first priority rather than discharging into the surface water resource

DC

PC

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Impact
category1

Project Phase2
Proposed Mitigation / enhancement measures
C

WR

Undertake flood line study investigation to establish 1:100 year flood line

WR, SR

Locate plant, associated infrastructure, material storage areas and quarry outside the 1:100 year floodline

WR

Construct cut-off trenches and storm water control measures to contain the 1:100 year flood event

WR

Monitor groundwater levels to determine extent of dewatering impact

WR

Ensure water supply for domestic and agricultural purposes to communities affected through dewatering activities

WR

If necessary, treat removed groundwater to a quality that is suitable for discharge to streams and agricultural use

WR

Monitor discharge water quality to ensure it is compliant with the necessary guidelines.

WR

Cut-off trenches to be installed around the pit perimeter to manage the extent of inflows (divert clean water away from the pit)

WR

Discharge treated effluent into streams to compensate for abstraction losses (provided it meets the quality criteria)

WR

Especially ensure the removal of nitrates from treated water as streams and rivers already contain elevated nitrate background concentrations;

WR

Water to be discharged need to comply with maximum concentrations of contaminants in waste water as per Article 66 of Congolese Law.

WR

Undertake monthly monitoring up-gradient and down gradient of the discharge point

WR

Design the waste landfill in accordance with the requirements (eg lining and cover) for the type of waste handled

WR

Cap waste landfill facility after closure to limit artificial recharge and seepage forming

WR

Implement groundwater monitoring around waste disposal facility

WR, EB,HS

Restrict access (and ingestion of pit water) by animals and humans by fencing the pit.

NV

Restrict activities at the quarry to daytime hours 07:00 am to 07:00 pm.

NV

Restrict blasting at the quarry to afternoon hours 14:00 to 17:00 pm, or employ alternative techniques to avoid blasting.

NV

Change the alignment of the haul road to bypass Yuku Village (or relocate the village)

NV

Implement noise screening measures for the mills in the plant design (or relocate Mbamba village)

EB, ES

All cleared or degraded areas that do not form part of NYAs operations must be rehabilitated to a stable ecological state, as close to the pre-construction
condition as practically possible;

DC

PC

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Impact
category1

Project Phase2
Proposed Mitigation / enhancement measures
C

EB, ES

A Rehabilitation Plan to be developed and implemented (overseen by an appropriately qualified botanist/ecologist), with different objectives and
rehabilitation approaches established for each habitat/ecosystem.

EB, ES

A Biodiversity Action Plan to be developed to inform NYAs protection and management of biodiversity in the entire concession.

EB, ES

Gallery and Swamp forest to be avoided to the greatest practical extent possible (including road and powerline alignments);

EB, ES

A No-Go buffer of 50 m to be established around Gallery forest present in the north of the proposed overburden stockpile. No spoiling of material may be
undertaken upgradient of this Gallery Forest. No spoiling of material to take place to the west of the existing (most western) road to the proposed spoil site, to
avoid impacts to the extensive swamp and Swamp forest system west of the road;

EB, ES

The proposed haul road should be constructed via an upgrade of the existing road to the west of the current staff camp, as opposed to the development of a
new road through/over the Yuku River to the east of the camp;

EB, ES

Re-shaping of slopes near Gallery and Swamp forest to be avoided to the greatest practical extent possible;

EB, ES

Remaining Forest habitat that has been degraded must be restored to their pre-construction condition;

EB, ES

Construction in or near to wetlands, swamps, streams and rivers must be avoided to the greatest practical extent possible, including the road and powerline
alignments;

EB, ES

The plant, railway siding and haul road must not be moved any closer to the Kawenga wetland (immediately west of plant) and no construction or
earthmoving activities may take place within 50m of the wetland and the swamp surrounding it. The plant site must be fenced and no slope/bank
modifications may be conducted along the eastern boundary of the plant site;

EB, ES

A stormwater management plan must be developed for all project components to address stormwater run-off volumes, velocity, water quality to minimise
impacts on natural areas, focussing on minimising increased sedimentation of the wetlands and swamps,

EB, ES

The largest practically possible size of culvert/s to be installed at any stream/swamp crossings, particularly at the intersection of the proposed haul road and
current railway line, to minimise impacts on the hydrological regime and aquatic habitat loss

EB, ES

The alignment of the new powerline must avoid the southern catchment of the Mbamba wetland (immediately east of plant) to the greatest practical extent
possible;

EB, ES

A No-Go buffer of 100 m should be established around all other wetlands, with the exception of the proposed roads, where site clearing and bank
modification must be minimised the greatest practical extent possible;

EB, ES

Aquatic habitats and areas immediately adjacent to them that have been degraded during the construction phase must be restored to their pre-construction
condition;

EB, ES

Sessile fauna present at construction sites to be relocated by appropriate experts prior to the commencement of site clearing;

DC

PC

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Impact
category1

Project Phase2
Proposed Mitigation / enhancement measures
C

EB, ES

No fauna are to be hunted or destroyed by any project personnel;

EB, ES

An environmental education training programme to be developed and implemented, including regular refresher sessions;

EB, ES

Effective penalties (e.g. fines) must be imposed for the hunting or harm to fauna by any staff;

EB, ES

No diversions or bank modifications to any of the rivers, streams, wetland and swamps must take place;

EB, ES

The ecological water requirements of the aquatic ecosystems should be determined. Water abstraction from any of the rivers and from groundwater must not
exceed levels that result in the ecological water requirements of the aquatic ecosystems being compromised. Abstraction from the wetlands and swamps must
not be allowed;

EB, ES

Natural fire regimes in the study area to be allowed to continue, or active management must be instituted to mimic natural regimes as advised in the
Biodiversity Action Plan.

EB, ES

A weir or gabion system must be constructed at the toe of the Kawenga and Mbamaba wetlands if increased run-off into these wetlands results in associated
erosion immediately downstream of these systems. The weirs must be constructed to maintain the natural water levels of the wetlands and must not facilitate
increased flow out of the wetlands;

EB, ES

A programme for the control of alien invasive plants in the concession to be developed and implemented as a component of the Biodiversity Action Plan.

EB, ES

Bird collision minimisation technologies (e.g. bird flappers) to be installed on the new powerline from the grid station at Kimpese to the plant to minimise
collisions. The most appropriate technology is to be determined by an experienced ornithologist;

EB,ES

The waste water treatment plant to be located at least 100m from all wetlands.

EB,ES

Areas immediately adjacent to important habitats (e.g. lacustrine wetlands, swamps, Gallery and Swamp Forest) that have been degraded must be restored to
their natural, pre-construction condition;

EB, ES

All other cleared or degraded areas that are not identified in the closure plan for alternative commercial use (e.g. utilise the plant site for a new factory) must
be rehabilitated to a stable ecological state as close to the pre-construction condition as practically possible.

EB, ES

NYAs social and labour plan to address the provision of sustainable, alternative livelihoods upon cessation of operations

Widening of the N-1 at the access road to allow for turning lanes and reduce the potential for accidents and congestion at this intersection.

Clear signage and traffic calming measures on the N-1 warning motorists of the intersection would reduce potential traffic safety impacts at this intersection.

Truck staging and/or rest area to enable trucks to exit the N-1 safely, and enable site staff to schedule deliveries in an orderly manner.

Provision of temporary on-site accommodation for construction personnel to limit the volumes of daily commuter traffic to the project site;

DC

PC

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Project Phase2

Impact
category1

Proposed Mitigation / enhancement measures

C

Provision of dedicated buses for construction personnel not accommodated on the site to reduce daily commuter traffic to the project site;

Schedule the delivery of materials outside peak traffic times.

NYA to specify maximum loads for shipping of equipment to site (size and weight).

A maintenance schedule for all vehicles directly under the control of NYA must be developed and implemented to ensure ongoing roadworthiness of
vehicles. Suppliers, contractors, and sub-contractors must be instructed to implement the same maintenance schedule

Random inspections for roadworthiness of all vehicles entering or leaving the site must be implemented

NYA management to pursue the revitalisation of the rail network with the relevant authorities.

Rest area for drivers should be implemented, and maximum driving hours per driver established and enforced.

PD

Optimise the use of local labour as far as practically possible as per the Labour and Human Resources Management Plan (Appendix 11).

PD

Develop a code of conduct with which contractors and their employees must comply. The code should deal with the interaction with local communities and
substance abuse among other things.

PD

Implement the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (Appendix 17) which clarifies the principles of engagement with community and other stakeholders, sets in
place appropriate liaison forums and describes the grievance management procedure to be adopted by NYA.

PD

Develop and communicate a clear and concise employment and recruitment policy to prevent opportunistic job seekers from settling in the area (Appendix
17)
Develop a comprehensive HIV/AIDS program to employees through employee wellness programmes which should include the following:

PD, HS

Awareness campaigns targeting project workers, senior management, contractors, sub-contractors and their spouses, communities near project facilities,
risk groups (commercial sex workers, truck drivers)
Prevention, voluntary counselling for HIV testing, as well as anti-retroviral treatment for employees and surrounding communities. There are already
HIV/AIDS programs developed by Kimpese Hospital, which NYA could potentially be involved in.

PD, HS

Develop and update an influx management plan

HS

Develop an MOU with the Local Healthcare Centres in Minkelo and Kimpese for service provision to the local workforce and their dependents

HS

Identify NGOs in the area that might support operations at the Minkelo Clinic and Kimpese Hospital, with special focus on refurbishment of key areas,
equipment and building maintenance, as well as, improved healthcare management information systems.

HS

Develop and implementation community development/sustainability plans to support infrastructure development in the area

HS, T

Awareness campaigns in neighbouring communities, particularly at Nkonda village, with a focus on school children and mothers, about risks related to traffic

DC

PC

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Project Phase2

Impact
category1

Proposed Mitigation / enhancement measures

C

HS, T

Enforcement of speed limits and sanctions for any personnel found in violation of speed limits, including senior staff and contractors and sub-contractors
employees

HS, T

Appropriate signalling of moving heavy machinery, and escort vehicles where needed

HS, T

All drivers to be given safety education focussing on speed and conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists.

HS, T

Advanced warning signs including sirens to be erected at locations of high pedestrian and cyclist activity

HS

Develop a code of conduct for police personnel, especially in relation to handling community violence

HS

Proper screening of appointed security personnel to ensure they were not implicated in human rights abuses in the past

HS, EC

Monitor the use of violence by the mine security in instances of labour unrests

LN

Implementation and updating of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) (Appendix 18)

CH

Demarcate sites prior to construction, facilitating preservation of the site by avoidance.

CH

The work activities must be monitored to successfully mitigate any chance finds.

CH

A CHMP should be developed to manage and conserve the sites located on the periphery of the development footprint. This plan should include all sites
recorded in the project area and make provision for communication channels to follow in the case of chance finds, and ensure that the sites are monitored and
protected from any adverse development effects..

CH

Demarcate Site 36 (Nkondo Sacred Tree) prior to construction, facilitating preservation or accidental impact of the site by avoidance. In the case of Site 16
(Yuku Village cemetery) this will have to be agreed with by family members.

CH

If Site 16 (Yuku Village cemetery) is to be preserved in-situ the site will have to be fenced off with an access gate for family members.

GH

Implementation of GHG Management Plan (Appendix 14) including the development of a GHG inventory and ongoing programme of GHG emission
reduction initiatives

GH

Identification and implementation of offset opportunities e.g. reforestation, use of biofuels.

SR

To reduce the risk of injury the Project will conduct blasting in accordance with international safety standards
Open pit blasting will be conducted using standard mining industry practices and procedures for securing personnel and equipment. This includes the
development and implementation of standard operating procedures, blasting rules and a safety management plan that:

SR

Delineates the danger zone associated with each blast and clear workers from this zone before, during and after each blast; and

Provides an audible warning at least three minutes before a blast is fired.

DC

PC

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Project Phase2

Impact
category1

Proposed Mitigation / enhancement measures

C

SR

Design hazardous material containment structures taking into consideration natural hazards and the implications of these on structural integrity of the
containment facilities.

SR

Pave fuel delivery and dispensing pump areas and design these areas to drain into the adjacent storage tank containment areas.
Develop and implement a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan for the site.

SR, WR, SL
Standard international good practice will be followed with regard to storage and handling of hazardous materials.
SR

Occupational health and safety guidelines with regard to safe working conditions and the use of PPE will be adhered to

SR

Fire extinguishers will be available at storage areas for flammable substances, and a fire water system will be installed, servicing the plant and
accommodation areas.

EC

Stipulate in the Recruitment Plan mechanisms to employ local workers if applicants with the appropriate skills are available.

EC

Procure goods and services locally, if available.

EC

Work closely with the community before and during the project to identify and publicise skills and resources that the local community could provide.
Establish relevant mechanisms in the relevant social and labour plans.
Explore opportunities with local and regional businesses to diversify the local and regional economic base and local skill level, thereby providing workers
with opportunities for alternative employment. Initiatives in this regard should be undertaken throughout the project lifetime and include:
Develop a Grievance Procedure to capture and address grievances arising due to retrenchments and downscaling.

EC

Compliance with IFCs Performance Standard 2 Labor and Working Conditions

Actively promoting the development of different economic sectors from an early stage, e.g. through incentivising other industries to locate in the area,
contributing to adequate infrastructure and promoting an increase and diversity of skills
Develop a decommissioning and closure plan which is updated every five years increasing in detail as closure approaches, and actively engaging with a
range of stakeholders throughout the life-of-project to discuss potential consequences of decommissioning and possible mitigation.

EC, ES

Implement the Resettlement Action Plan and Sustainable Development Plan (Appendix 19 and 20) to maximise community resilience and ensure fair
compensation where resources are directly affected.

ES

The project must comply with GIIP for air emissions, water (stormwater and effluent) discharge quality and solid waste disposal

DC

PC

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Figure 2 below indicates how the EMP and SMP interrelate in an overarching Environmental and Social Management
System (ESMS) framework. Table 3 summarizes mitigation and management measures for environmental and social
impacts from project activities for all project phases. Management measures contained in the main body of the
document cover soil, biodiversity, air quality and stormwater management, as well as closure planning. Stand-alone
plans have been developed to cover, labour and human resources, occupational health and safety, community health and
safety, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission, waste management, emergency preparedness and response, stakeholder
engagement, resettlement, as well as sustainable development.

Figure 2: Diagrammatic representation of the interrelationship between the Social Management Plan and the
Environmental Management Plan

Table 3: List of Specific Management Plans developed and to be developed

Status
Plans already
developed

List of Specific Management Plans

Labour and Human Resources Plan (Appendix 11 of the ESIA report)
Occupational Health and Safety Plan (Appendix 11 of the ESIA report)
Community Health and Safety Plan (Appendix 11 of the ESIA report), to be updated prior to construction with
hazardous material measures that need to be implemented to reduce community risks
GHG Emission Assessment and Management Plan (Appendix 11 of the ESIA report)
Waste Management Plan (Appendix 15 Appendix 11 of the ESIA report), to be expanded upon once there is
further information about the waste site location and specific waste streams;
Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (Appendix 11 of the ESIA report)
Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), incorporating the stakeholder grievance mechanism (Appendix 17
Appendix 11 of the ESIA report)
Framework Resettlement Action Plan (FRAP) (Appendix 18 Appendix 11 of the ESIA report).
Sustainable Development Plan (Appendix 19 Appendix 11 of the ESIA report.

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Plans to be
developed
further by
NYA prior to
construction

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Biodiversity Action Plan (Section 9.7 of the ESIA report)

Soils, Land Use and Land Capability Management Plan (Section 9.9 of the ESIA report)
Cultural Heritage Management Plan (Section 9.10 of the ESIA report), to be supplemented with a Cultural
Heritage.
Monitoring Plan (CHMP) and a Chance Find Procedure
Comprehensive sub-plans plans need to be developed for the following aspects
Construction Management Plan
Influx Management Plan (IMP) to be developed with a high level of urgency
Water Management Plan to include process wastewater management
Traffic and Road Safety Management Plan
Resource (with energy focus) Management Plan
Security Management Plan to expand on measures and requirements already contained in the EPRP and CHSP
Hazardous materials measures dealing with production, transportation, handling, storage, and use

To be
developed
prior to
closure

Rehabilitation and Restoration Plan (Section 9.8 of the ESIA report);

7. Environmental Hazard Management

This section shall present a summary of the proposed security measures, contingency plan and
analysis of potential technological accident risks. Environmental risks and hazards relating to the
project are addressed in the high-level Community Health and Safety Plan (CHSP), Occupational
Health and Safety Plan (OHSP), and Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP),
developed for the project and included as Appendices 13, 14 and 16 respectively. These plans have
been developed in response to the potential for such incidents as medical emergencies, fires, nonscheduled explosions, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials spills/release, security, as well as
natural disasters, that could affect employees and communities in the project area. The plans reflect
the broad principles upon which NYAs company policies (Appendix 10) are based.
The NYA project is located in an area that is isolated in terms of accessibility, infrastructure and
social services. The area also experiences high levels of poverty and stakeholders including
authorities are under-capacitated to prepare for, or respond to, emergencies. The above-mentioned
plans will need to deal with emergencies that could pose a risk to the biophysical and social
environment during construction, operation and decommissioning / closure. The EPRP and the
CHSP lay out the steps that NYA will take in order to position itself for emergency situations that
present risks from natural disasters, NYAs activities, employee or third party activities. The
process is based primarily on the APELL process which is an internationally upheld good practice
guideline for preparing for, and responding to, emergencies associated with the project, its
environment and surrounding communities.

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8. Monitoring Program
This section shall summarise the surveillance and monitoring activities proposed in the
Environmental and Social Management Plan prepared for the project. It shall identify the roles and
responsibilities of stakeholders in the implementation as well as the estimated cost of the activities.
Table 4 presents the environmental monitoring plan for construction and operation phases of the
project. Compliance with the environmental standards as prescribed by DRC Mining Regulations
and the IFC, EHS Guidelines are the criteria for all environmental parameters.
As monitoring is frequency-based, a detailed costing for implementation of the monitoring plan
cannot be provided. Estimated cost ranges are therefore provided in Table 5 based on the labour,
equipment and consumables typically required for projects of this nature, and NYAs organisational
structure.
Responsibilities of stakeholders in EMP/ SMP
NYA/borrower: (i) Implement the ESMS including the EMP /SMPP in accordance with national
legal requirements and international standards; (ii) Meet the requirements of lenders in covenant
documentation; (iii) Report to stakeholders on performance on a regular basis; (iv) Undertake
capacity building with local communities on environmental and social issues including rights and
responsibilities
Lenders: (i) Monitor NYA performance in relation to its covenants; (ii) Sanction poor performance
and non-compliance where appropriate; (iii) Implementing agencies.
Communities: (i) Monitor implementation of the ESMS by NYA; (ii) Actively participate in
stakeholder forums including any development foundations; (iii) Make use of the NYA grievance
mechanism to communicate issues with the company; (iv) Government specifically the DPEM
and Ministry of Environment; (v) Monitor legal compliance; (vi) Monitor the ESMP
implementation and review performance reporting; (vi) Ensure transparent and efficient decision
making on permit applications; (vii) Sanction poor performance and non-compliance where
appropriate through directives, penalties and fines.

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Table 4: Environmental and social monitoring plan for the construction and operation phases of the project
Environmental
component

Monitoring parameters

Reference location/3
monitoring point

Monitoring frequency and method

Project
Phase4

Implementin
g Body

Regulatory
Body

Daily ( preferably with an in stream logger)

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

One sample on weekly basis, throughout the

construction period.

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

Flow rate in m3/s
WATER:
Surface Water Flow

WATER:
Drinking Water
quality

3
4

1.
2.

Conductivity, pH, turbidity,

calcium, magnesium, sodium
nitrate and nitrite, potassium,
zinc, fluoride, chloride, arsenic
and total hardness, iron,
manganeses, oil and grease,
COD and BOD5, , Faecal
Coliform, TColiform bacteria
and free residual chlorine

In Sanzikua river at the N-1 Road

Bridge
In the Yuku River soon after its
origin ( Must be in flowing area
and not where water is stagnant)

Point of use (tap that is regularly used

in site office)

Sample bottles must be sterilized for the coliform

samples.
Free chlorine, pH and electrical conductivity must be
measured on site
Calcium and Magnesium samples to be taken in
borosilicate glass bottles

Refer to Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable. for monitoring locations for surface water quality and flow and air quality.
Project phases abbreviated as follows: C = Construction; O = Operation

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Environmental
component

WATER:
Surface Water
Quality

Monitoring parameters

Temperature, oil and grease,

BOD5, acute toxicity, pH,
Suspended solids, arsenic,
copper, total cyanide, iron,
lead, mercury, nickel, zinc and
total petroleum hydro carbons
(Decree No 038/2003 of 26
March 2003, 2003)
Additionally: Total chrome,
nitrate and nitrite ( measured as
N) and total phosphate (PO4)
measured as P) alkalinity5

Reference location/3
monitoring point

1.

2.
3.
4.

5.
6.

7.

8.
9.

WATER:
Treated sewage
effluent quality

Temperature, oil and grease,

BOD5, acute toxicity, pH,
suspended solids, arsenic,
copper, total cyanide, iron,
lead, mercury, nickel, zinc and
total petroleum hydro carbons
(Decree No 038/2003 of 26
March 2003, 2003)
Additionally: nitrate and
nitrate measured as N,
ammonium

1.

2.

Upstream of the Sanzikua River

south of the N1 highway near
Sanzikua Village
Sanzikua River at the bridge on
the N1
Origin of the Yuku River
Confluence of Yuku and
Sanzikua Rivers in Sanzikua
River
Confluence of Yuku and
Sanzikua Rivers in Yuku River
Confluence of Minikunku and
Sanzikua Rivers - in Sanzikua
River
Confluence of Minikunku and
Sanzikua Rivers - in Minikunku
River
Mbamaba Lake
Kawenga Lake
Final outlet of the sewage
treatment plant area after due
treatment.
Sampling to inform operation of
the treatment plant will also be
required. Sampling points will
depend on the type of treatment
plant used and need to be
confirmed
with
the
manufacturers.

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Monitoring frequency and method

Monthly

pH and electrical conductivity must be measured

on site

Calcium and Magnesium samples to be taken in

borosilicate glass bottles

Project
Phase4

Implementin
g Body

Regulatory
Body

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

If not using a commercially purchased pre-acidified

container for the dissolved metals in water, filtered
metals- in-water samples should be preserved
Holding times for acid preserved samples is six
months except for mercury which is 28 days.

After collecting the sample and adding the

preservative, the container must be placed back in
a plastic bag for shipping.

One sample on monthly basis, throughout the

construction period.

pH to be measured on site

If not using a commercially purchased preacidified container for the dissolved metals in
water, filtered metals- in-water samples should be
preserved

Holding times for acid preserved samples is six

months except for mercury which is 28 days.

After collecting the sample and adding the

preservative, the container is placed back in a
plastic bag for shipping.

X
X

The quality standards published as an annexure to the Decree No 038/2003 refers to surface water quality and not necessarily discharge standards (Development Bank of Southern Africa, 2012)

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Monitoring frequency and method

Project
Phase4

Implementin
g Body

Regulatory
Body

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

Temperature, oil and grease,

pH, arsenic, copper, iron,
manganese lead, mercury,
nickel, zinc and total
petroleum. calcium,
magnesium, sodium,
potassium, aluminum,
chromium, zinc, cadmium,
cobalt, sulfate, phosphate,
chloride, nitrate and fluoride
Full analysis for first year there
after one can reduce the
number of metals depending on
what the first year results is
shown

Flow rate in m3/s

Up- and down gradient of the quarry

and plant area. Points to be confirmed
after ground water flow modeling has
been completed.

Boreholes to be equipped with flow meters

ECOLOGY:
rehabilitation of
disturbed habitats
(including forest
and aquatic
habitats)

As per monitoring parameters

to be determined in
Rehabilitation and Restoration
Plan (e.g. % vegetative cover,
vertical structure of vegetation,
plant health, richness and
abundance of indicator species,
type and extent of erosion,
present and extent of invasive
alien plants ).

All borrow pits, degraded and

temporarily disturbed land that is not
occupied by permanent infrastructure.

Continuously

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

ECOLOGY:
Rehabilitation of
spoil areas

Rehabilitation of spoil and

topsoil deposited sites or back
fill sites.

All concerned areas.

Continuously

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

ECOLOGY:
Flora and Fauna

Monitoring of Illegal activities

Entire project area.

Continuous monitoring by regular full time guards

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

WATER:
Groundwater
Quality

WATER:
Groundwater
quantity

Up- and down gradient of the 6-monthly

quarry and plant area. Points to be
pH and electrical conductivity must be measured
confirmed after ground water flow
on site
modeling has been completed.

Calcium and Magnesium samples to be taken in

borosilicate glass bottles

If not using a commercially purchased preacidified container for the dissolved metals in
water, filtered metals- in-water samples should be
preserved

Holding times for acid preserved samples is six

months except for mercury which is 28 days.

After collecting the sample and adding the

preservative, the container is placed back in a
plastic bag for shipping.

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Monitoring frequency and method

Project
Phase4
C

Ensure waste is disposed

of according to the
Internationally
accepted
good practices;

Keep records of all waste

and materials.

WASTE
MANAGEMENT

WASTE
MANAGEMENT:
solid waste disposal

WASTE
MANAGEMENT
AIR QUALITY
(See section
Erreur ! Source
du renvoi
introuvable.)
AIR QUALITY
(See section
Erreur ! Source
du renvoi
introuvable.)

Required DRC Mining

Regulations

All the points /sites of waste

generation.

Continuously

Regularly in connection with environmental and safety

requirements

Ensure that all waste is duly

collected, segregated and disposed
off
according
to
legal
requirements of the country

Keep records of the solid wastes

disposed.

Implementation of the Globally

Harmonized System (GHS) of
Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals

All chemical storage areas

PM10, CO, NOx,

SO2, O3

All emission locations within the

construction area.

Stacks Emissions of SO2, NOx,

CO, CO2, O3, VOCs, PM,
heavy metals subjected to their
availability in the fuel.

Regulatory
Body

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

NYA

NYA

Visual inspection - continuous

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

Continuous monitoring for PM10 and PM2.5,

Quarterly monitoring for other parameters

Ideally a continuous emissions monitor is installed;

alternatively bi-annual stack monitoring

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

n/a

X
All the kiln / Preheater stack and
Vehicles

Implementin
g Body

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ambient continuous
noise

LAeq
(A-weighted
equivalent
continuous
sound pressure level)

TRAFFIC

Nearby villages (Mbemba and

Mbamba Villages)

Monitoring frequency and method

Monitor daytime and nighttime levels, focusing on

worst-case levels expected
at night

Monitoring survey covering at least one 24-hour

period per month

Project
Phase4
C

Additional 24-hour surveys during all plant

maintenance shut-downs to verify background
levels in the absence of plant noise.

Implementin
g Body

Regulatory
Body

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

Log noise in 10-minute

averaging
intervals
(LAeq, 10 min)
L Pk (Linear peak sound
pressure level) produced by
air-blast

NOISE:
blast noise

Reference location/3
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Mbemba Village - monitoring

equipment to be set up at nearest
receptor location.
Review and as necessary, move
monitoring location in accordance
with blast locations.

Monitor roadworthiness of
all
vehicles
(NYA,
contractors,
and
subcontractors) entering or
leaving the site.
Monitor speed limits on all
mine related traffic.

At site access control point.

As per blast frequency capture all planned blast

events

If levels recorded in one-month survey are below

acceptable 120 dB limit, repeat survey (for a
one-month duration ) every 6 months.

Random points on haul and access

roads

Daily (random inspections of a portion of

vehicles).

Continuous

NYA

If levels recorded in any one-month survey exceed

acceptable 120 dB limit, continue survey to capture
and monitor all blast events.

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

X
n/a
X

NYA

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Monitoring criteria should be
established based on reference
areas and the post-mining land
use being re-established.

Reference location/3
monitoring point

Whole project site

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Monitoring frequency and method

Project
Phase4

including Monthly
Inspect activities for the implementation of
mitigation
measures
including
soil
salvage/management, storm water controls, etc. Keep
record of inspections and areas visited; and
Inspect chemical
containment areas.

and

material

storage

Implementin
g Body

Regulatory
Body

n/a
NYA

area

Annual
Record total and new areas disturbed, volume of soil
salvaged, and areas where reclamation is complete;

SOILS:
Contamination and
erosion

Site wide evaluation on the effectiveness of erosion

control efforts including erosion control structures
and measures implemented;
Evaluation on the effectiveness of the spill response
plan, including a review of significant spill incidents
and mitigation measures; and
Establishment of program for the monitoring of
closure plots to determine the effectiveness of
rehabilitation activities

CULTURAL
HERITAGE

GREENHOUSE
GASES

Visual inspection (by a

person trained in heritage
resource identification)

All earth moving activities

Regularly during all earth moving activities,

especially during the initial soil removal and
subsequent earthworks during construction.

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

NYA

n/a

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

Assess any material change to

the conceptual layout plan
GHG Inventory once
developed will detail
monitoring requirements.

To be detailed in GHG Inventory.

Ongoing. Reporting should be monthly

Grievance register (See Appendix 17

for the Grievance Mechanism)

As and when grievances are registered

SOCIAL MONITORING PLAN

GRIEVANCES

Monitor community grievances

and provide feedback

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Monitoring frequency and method

Project
Phase4
C

RESETTLED
HOUSEHOLDS

Monitor to confirm the FRAP

has been properly implemented

Resettlement Action Plan (See

Appendix 18)

Grievance meetings: once a month

Implementin
g Body

Regulatory
Body

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

Quarterly meetings with resettled

households until 2 years after resettlement
External review: annually after compensation until
sustainability confirmed

ECONOMIC
DISPLACEMENT

Finalisation and signing off of

asset inventory

Resettlement Action Plan (See

Appendix 18)

Regular negotiations and consultations

Asset inventory an entitlement matrix: Once-off
Grievance meetings: once a month
External review: annually after compensation until
sustainability confirmed

RESETTLED
VULNERABLE
GROUPS

Monitor livelihoods of
resettled community,
particularly vulnerable
households (women, elderly,
children, disabled)

Resettlement Action Plan and

Livelihoods Assessment and Income
Restoration Plan (See Appendix 18)

Monthly for the first year, followed by quarterly for

the second year and as and when required after that.
To be done together with the grievance register

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
PLAN

Agreed development
initiatives

Sustainable Development Plan (See

Appendix 19)

Monitoring of inputs (funds, human resources) and the

effectiveness of their deployment

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

Allocation of funds and

capacity for identified
development projects

Monitoring of participation (extent and effectiveness)

Progress in implementation

Evaluation of impacts

Outcomes of projects and

programs

Monitoring of outputs (products of SDP projects or

programs)
Inputs: Annually
Participation, outputs and impacts: Bi-annually

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monitoring point

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C

COMMUNITY
AND HEALTH
AND SAFETY

Formal and regular

communication to affected
communities
Record number of grievances
received from communities

A sample of community members

Community Health and Safety Plan
(See Appendix 13)
Sustainable Development Plan (See
Appendix 19)

For community members- before construction and

annually afterwards

Implementin
g Body

Regulatory
Body

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

Monthly for life of operation

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

Contractors meetings: Weekly

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

Determine baselines for

selected individuals and
monitor community health
to assess if it is deteriorating
with time or not. Include
screening and examination
for potential health impacts
arising from dust
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH AND
SAFETY

Monitor employee health to

assess if it is deteriorating with
time or not. Include
monitoring (Screening and
Examination)for potential
health impacts arising from
dust

All employees
Occupational Health and Safety Plan
(See Appendix 12)

CONSULTATION
AND
DISCLOSURE

Formal and regular

communication to interested
and affected communities and
various stakeholders

Stakeholder Engagement Plan (See

Appendix 17)

CONTRACTOR
MANAGEMENT

Register complaints from

project impacted
communities regarding
contractor activities

Commit contractors to meeting the

relevant responsibilities by means of a
Code of Practice (to be developed)
Occupational Health and Safety Plan
(See Appendix 12)

Progress reports from

contractors following
community complaints
regarding contractor activities

For all employees during induction and

annually afterwards

Feedback to NYA Sustainable Development

Manager as well as NYA OHS committees

Record of formally lodged employee complaints,

and actions taken to correct these

Record of OHS health and safety

Progress reports: Monthly

Community feedback structure
Record of formally lodged community complaints and
actions taken
Contractor meetings to discuss environmental, health,
safety and community performance

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C

EMPLOYMENT

Regular
and
accessible
dissemination of the human
resources and employment
policy to interested and
affected communities

Implementin
g Body

Regulatory
Body

Labour and Human Resources Plan

(See Appendix 11)
Sustainable Development Plan (See
Appendix 19

Monthly feedback to community structures

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

Labour and Human Resources Plan

(See Appendix 11)
Sustainable Development Plan (See
Appendix 19)

6-monthly
Feedback to community development forum

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

Sustainable Development Plan (See

Appendix 19)

Quarterly
Meetings with key authorities dealing with health, local
infrastructure and mining

NYA

DRC Regional
Mining
Department

Complaints of inequality and

discrimination
in
job
selection
LABOUR AND
SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT

Adherence
Conventions

to

ILO

Planning for structured skills

development and counselling
prior to closure
Engagement
with
the
workforce to determine the
skills deficit
Open communication channel
between NYA and its
workforce
Contractors incorporating the
ideals of skilling and
counselling prior to closure,
into their labour workplans

CONSULTATION
WITH
AUTHORITIES

Two-way (NYA with

authorities) communication
and feedback channel
Engagement of community
issues at meetings
Constructive input into the
SDP

The estimated cost for implementing the ESMP is estimated to USD 418,000 575,000 USD per annum (table 5). This cost will be covered by the
sponsor. In addition to this cost, NYA will finance the community development related activities (as listed under the complementary initiatives) for

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an amount of 575,000 USD. It should be noted that this cost does not include those of the measures that will be included directly in the contractors
contract.
Table 5: Estimated potential cost ranges for implementation of the management plans outlined in Table 4
Item

Amount /
allocation

Cost to company (range

per annum)

USD 50,000 70 000 ea

LABOUR
Sustainable Development Manager
Responsibilities:

Develop and implement an Environmental and Social Management System.

Manage the support team of environmental, health and safety, and community coordinators to implement the ESMS.

Prepare monitoring reports for submission to the General Manager and to stakeholders and the DPEM.

Environmental / Health and Safety / Community Development Co-ordinators

Total: USD 50,000-70,000

USD 40,000 50 000 ea

Responsibilities:

Implementation of policies, procedures, and management plans (including stakeholder engagement).

Review and analysis of monitoring results and preparation of reports to management and stakeholders.

Planning of and carrying out of training programs for employees and contractors.

Obtaining and maintaining all necessary permits in liaison with the Manager Legal.

Establishment and management of the relevant components of the grievance mechanism.

Environmental / Safety / Community Development / Resettlement officers

Total: USD 120,000-150,000

USD 30,000 40 000 ea

Responsibilities:

Inspections/audits of environmental protection/ safety / social requirements by employees and sub-contractors.

Sampling and data capture in accordance with the environmental / safety / social monitoring program and analysis of
results.

Assistance with the preparation of environmental / safety / social monitoring reporting and permit applications.

Assistance with stakeholder engagement.

Implementation of the RAP

Total: USD 210,000-280,000

USD 380,000 500,000

Total employment cost (for the above-mentioned personnel)

EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLES
Water sampling consumables

5% cost of
employment

USD 19,000 25,000

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10% cost of
employment

USD 38,000 50,000

USD 418,000 575,000

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9. Public Consultations and Disclosure

Consultation and interaction with various stakeholders and stakeholder groups took place during
December 2012, as part of the ESIA conducted under the guidance of ECTECH. Stakeholders
comprised representatives from local government and Ministry of Environment officials, mining,
and the traditional authorities, community leaders, and community members from nearby villages.
In addition to meetings and surveys where verbal presentations were made in Lingala and Kikongo,
stakeholders had the opportunity to provide written responses on a questionnaire (translated into
French). A list of the stakeholders consulted during this process was also compiled.
SRK then undertook a series of focus group and key informant meetings in June 2013 for the ESIA
update, during which stakeholders were informed about progress with the project, and were invited
to raise further comment about the project. Invitation letters to these meetings were distributed by
hand and electronically in advance. Verbal presentations in French and Lingala were given by the
SRK facilitators, and stakeholders were encouraged to comment verbally or via a questionnaire
used to focus discussion. Information sharing and planning meetings were also held with traditional
and administrative authorities representing local communities, and focus group meetings were held
with groups of women, youth and men. SRK further identified additional villages to include in the
ESIA studies, and included these in the consultation process for the ESIA update.
Stakeholder comments received during the ESIA conducted by ECTECH in 2012 indicated a
positive perception about the project, with perceived benefits including provision of job and
business development opportunities, poverty reduction, promotion of education, improvement to
infrastructure (notably roads and electricity) and health facilities, as well as increased social
mobility being major themes. Government officials responded favourably in terms of expectations
of macroeconomic benefits and improved availability, as well as pricing of cement in DRC.
Comments, issues and overall perceptions expressed by stakeholders consulted during the focus
group meetings and key informant interviews undertaken by SRK in June 2013 for the ESIA update
mirrored those of the 2012 ESIA. Items noted included a request for support for local farmers,
improved road access such as bridges over rivers and to markets for produce, improved lives for the
youth, reduced reliance on charcoal-making which impacts on the environment, and alcoholism
linked to unemployment. Opportunities for collaboration by NYA with local non-governmental and
government (including police) structures were noted. Concerns raised included loss of salaries and
fair remuneration at project closure, availability of electricity for both the plant and communities in
the light of existing shortages, loss of agricultural land from the project footprint, potential loss of a
sacred prayer site, as well as air pollution and dust impacts from the project.
Public disclosure of the ESIA update was undertaken through the distribution of a Non-Technical
Summary (NTS) in French, Lingala and Kikongo. The NTS describes the project and provides a
summary of the key findings and recommendations of the specialist studies. Stakeholders were
notified by letter in French, Lingala and Kikongo, hand delivered by NYA project team members,
that the NTS is available for comment, where to find the reports, and how to comment. The NTS
together with comment forms were made available from Tuesday, 16 July to Wednesday, 31 July
2013 in the following locations:
Local Government Sector office in Mawete (on the N1 national road)
Nyumba Ya Akiba (NYA) office, 7eme Etage Immeuble Forescom, 16, Avenue Lukusa,
Kinshasa Gombe
Homes of the traditional Chiefs in the Kokolo, Yuku Camp, Nkonda, Minkelo, Mbemba,
Kinsua, Mbamba, Mawete and Nkondo-Kiombia Villages

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On the SRK website, http://www.srk.co.za/en/page/esia-nyumba-ya-akiba-project (also in

English).
Stakeholders had the opportunity to comment by: (i) Completing the comment form available with
the NTS, and placing it in the Comment Box provided at the Mawete Local Government Sector
office, or at the NYA office in Kinshasa; (ii) Writing a letter or sending an email by 31 July 2013 to
the contact details provided.
Copies of the NTS together with the notification letter and comment form were also hand delivered
to the relevant authorities in Kinshasa, the Territory Office in Songololo and Mawete Sector, as
well as to traditional authorities and community leaders in the project area, for distribution to
community members.
A total of approximately 430 comments sheets and 65 NTS reports in the different languages were
distributed to stakeholders during public disclosure of the ESIA update. To date, the key comments
received from stakeholders on the ESIA update, focus mainly on the following: (i) Employment
opportunities for local communities; (ii) Eagerness for the project to start as soon as possible, and to
bring development and improved infrastructure into the region; (iii) Concern about the impact of
dust generated by the project on air quality in the area; (iv) Concern about potential impacts of
project related activities on water resources in the area, particularly because water is a precious
resource.
Following the public disclosure period, the ESIA Report will be updated with inputs from
stakeholders received by 31 July 2013. The NTS will however still be available in the
abovementioned locations for stakeholders to review. The Final ESIA will be submitted to NYA in
early August 2013.

10. Complementary Initiatives

The strong commitment of NYA to the welfare of the local villagers is well reflected in its
agreement already finalized with them. The brief points of this contract are as follows and most of
them will be executed after the project completion. According to this contract NYA is to:
a) Construct one (1) modern school
b) Renovate one (1) school at Konda
c) Provide free medical checkup through companys clinic.
d) Construct bridge over Sanzikua River.
e) Construct roads as per companys requirements these may be used by villagers too.
f) Recruit some of its employees within the local community depending on the employment
availability and their qualifications.
g) Provide 200 plastic chairs and 200 metal sheets per village. (Total 7 villages)
h) Develop water sources at the place convenient for company.
i) Provide X-max basket to the villagers only once.
j) Sell cement on factory price with quota to be approved by company from time to time.
The above points are in addition to providing alternative accommodation for Yuku Camp Village
settlers. The total cost of the complementary initiatives is estimated to 575,000 USD which will be
financed by NYA. This cost does not include activities f) to j).

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11. Climate change

No specific climatic risks are reported for the area, although flooding is reported to present a low to
moderate risk given the high seasonal rainfall. As part of detailed project design it is recommended
that flood lines be determined for the project area and all project infrastructures are placed outside the
1:100 year flood line.
A greenhouse gas assessment was undertaken for the project. The assessment concentrated on the
main greenhouse gas emission that will be released, which is carbon dioxide (CO2). No other
significant sources of greenhouse gas are likely to be released as a result of the proposed operations.
As with all cement manufacturing processes, large volumes of (CO2) are released as a result of the
chemical reactions taking place during manufacture of clinker. In addition, the burning of large
volumes of solid fossil fuels to drive the process leads to the release of significant volumes of carbon
dioxide. Finally, energy is used to drive auxiliary processes associated with cement manufacture. The
energy is delivered as electricity and as in NYA proposed plants case is generated as hydropower on
offsite site at Inga Dam which does not release any GHG.
The greenhouse gas assessment indicated that the proposed plant technology is based on Best
Available Technology (BAT) for cement manufacture. Since the cement will be produced locally and
used for infrastructure development within the country, this will reduce the greenhouse gases
produced to transport imported cement into the country.
The following mitigation measures, listed in Table 2, are recommended to minimize greenhouse gas
emissions: (i) Implementation of the GHG Management Plan (Appendix 14) including the
development of a GHG inventory and ongoing programme of GHG emission reduction initiatives;
(ii) identification and implementation of offset opportunities e.g. reforestation, use of biofuels; (iii)
Regular maintenance and efficient operation of the cement manufacturing plant; (iv) Development
and implementation of a routine air quality monitoring program.
The greenhouse gas emissions management plan for the project (see Appendix 14) reflects the
following two major objectives: (i) Developing and maintaining a high-quality inventory that can
satisfy all internal and external reporting and management requirements and; (ii) Supporting the
operations ongoing efforts to identify and implement opportunities for reducing the operations
greenhouse gas emissions.

12. Conclusions
This ESIA update has (where possible within the given timeframes) filled the gaps identified by
ERM relating to the ESIA by ECTECH. Data gaps, particularly relating to surface and
groundwater, were identified and will be addressed before the project design and layout is finalised.
Potential impacts that may result from each phase of the project were identified and the significance
of each impact was rated (see Table 2 for summarised impact ratings both before and after the
implementation of the recommended mitigation or enhancement measures).
Based on this
assessment conducted using the available information, all potential impacts initially rated as a high
negative significance are expected to be mitigatable to a rating of medium or lower negative
significance with effective implementation of the management measures listed in Table 3.
A number of key actions and further studies for NYA to undertake prior to construction have been
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description (based on the results of additional studies); (ii) Gaps in baseline data; (iii) Finalisation
and implementation of Policy and management structure; (iv) Additional management plans
required.

13. References and Contacts

The ESIA reports, including annexes and supplemental study reports were the primary documents
used in preparing this summary. The ESIA reports reviewed are listed below.
SRK. August 2013. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) update report for the
Nyumba Ya Akiba cement plant
ECTECH. January 2013. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report for the
Nyumba Ya Akiba cement plant

For further information on the ESIA for the Nyumba Ya Akiba cement plant, please contact the
following persons:
NYA

Patrick Vandewalle, Managing Director. Tel.: +243 81 541 61 68, E-mail:

[email protected]
Christian Ngoy Ndombe, EHSS Manager. Tel.: +243 816139388, Email: [email protected]

SRK Consulting

Lyn Brown, Principal Environmental Scientist. Tel.: +2711 44 1111,

email:[email protected]

Nicola Rump, Environmental Scientist. Tel.: +2741 5094800, Email: [email protected]

African Development Bank

M. Kurt Lonsway, Manager, Environment and Climate Change Division (ONEC-3), BP 323
- 1002 Tunis Belvdre, Tunisia. Tel.: +216 71 10 3313, Email: [email protected]

M. Fernando Rodrigues, Senior Investment Officer, Private Sector Department (OPSM),

Tel.: +216 71 10 1791, Email: [email protected] ;

M. Modeste L. Kinan, Senior Environmental Specialist, ONEC-3. Tel.: +216 71 10 29 33,

Email: [email protected]