Waste management
In this quarter, to reduce land pollution, proponent embarked onto waste segregation into different compartments
that is metal, paper, plastic, and rubber. There is need for the building of good drainages systems to carter for used
water which is being left flowing all over the area (around the service station area) and improvements on the color
coded bins which is pronounced source of waste segregation. Oil contaminated soil from service station is not
being collected for treatment. The contaminations is caused by diesel leakages from diesel tanks, garage
operations during the fueling of the conveyance systems. This results in the contamination of the ground water
systems therefor, pavements and drainage systems are needed. Apart from contamination, leakages are most
likely to result to hazards such as fire which can cause more harm to the environment and those working on it. The
figure below shows stagnant water near the staff accommodation blocks.
Sewer system
To curb water pollution, the proponent installed a manhole to support the sewer system, but a lot is still needs to
be done at the main sewer system.to prevent ground water contamination, the sewer system needs to be suitably
lined as per requirements. The sewer system at the plant is very small as compared to the number of workers at th
plant. to strike a balance , some of the workers should be relocated to the site where the new project is to be
located. The proponent should cover up the sewer system so to protect the coworkers’ from being affected by
diseases. This is because the sewer system is too close and open to the area in which that they will be working
hence diseases transmit very fast. The sewer system being open the workers are tempered to throw both litter and
waste material into the system.
Open sewer system
Location of the project
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Impact management relationship
This section looks at a tabulated interrelationship between the project activities impacts and the corresponding
environmental management plan(EMP) .contruction phase associated whit a number of aspects that may pose
danger to the environment as discussed in bellow table
Showing relationship between the activities and the EMP
ACTIVITY IMPACT EMP RECCOMENTATION
1 General upkeep Veld fires Construct and maintain a 9m The fire guard needs
fire guard around the widening to achieve the
premises. stipulated 9m.
Desist from open burning of
biomass.
Soil erosion There was slight indication of Pavements highly
erosion on the ore dumps required.
due to the rains in the area.
Emissions from generator The proponent engaged the This was addressed but
consultant to conduct a stack needs to be done
emission study for licensing regularly.
of the generator.
Accidents The management should Must be rectified
ensure the workers put on
PPE on all time to ensure
their safety.
The proponent does not have Must be rectified
Environmental Management
Systems which are highly
essential for the day to day
management of the
environment.
Need for training of the Must be rectified
workers and the
management on safety,
Health and Environmental
Issues
General house-keeping This was addressed by
should be fostered at the needs to be maintained
mine.
Cooperate with local leadership and The proponent associates Must be maintained
avoid conflicts with the surrounding
communities and their
leadership
Noise generation and air pollution The proponent should look Only stack surveys were
from backup generators for a consultant who shall conducted. The noise
conduct noise and stack issue to be rectified in
surveys for the generators the next quarter
2. Tailings management Contamination of ground water The ponds, sewer system and This must be done to
the service station should be ensure that ground
lined by HDHE and this water is safe at all times
require urgent attention to from the site operations.
prevent the curb ground
water pollution.
3. Public Health Spread of communicable diseases The housing project should
be implemented soon to
ensure quick decongestion of
the correct halls of residence
to reduce the sewer waste
generated against the current
treatment mechanism.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
MONITORING LOCATIONS
There are no monitoring points established yet at mine. However, with growth of smelter the proponent shall monitor water quality, air quality,
deforestation, erosion among others key issues.
WATER QUALITY MONITORITY
Water quality monitoring was conducted during quarter. The samples were collected and forwarded to the University of Zimbabwe where it
was tested.
AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Air quality is largely compromised by particulate matter from dust and furnace emissions. That dust results from stored raw materials such as
coal and etraction of mineral ore. Concurrently, stack emission survey for the furnace was conducted by sustiGlobal and a licence was applied.
The proponent managed to provide all workers with sufficient PPE which encompases dust maskers, hard hats,safety shoes and all the safety
required for the protection of workers. The proponent has to improve air ventilation in tha patse floor, the area in which chrome ores enters ,
this is so to protect the health of the workers.
EMMISION RESULTS
The section details the results that were recorded during nthe survery by the consultant. The tables follows the order of the stations as they
appear in the base line chapter.
FURNACE
STAKE 1
The test results should be the same. Therefore , the fanace refer the station follows
Showing the furnace emissions results
No Of % O2 CO CO2 NO NO2 NOx S02 PM Stack Draught Efficiency
Test Temp(oc)
Runs Mg/ % Mg/m3 Mg/m3 Mg/m3 Mg/m3 Mg/m3 hPa %
m3
1 17.5 37 1.41 4 7.5 0 0 40.4 178.7 0.46 90
2 18 34.9 1.34 5 5.56 0 0 39.6 179.4 0.49 89
3 18.1 33.8 1.39 3 5 0 0 39.3 180 0.55 90
Ave 17.9 35.2 1.4 4.0 6.0 10.0 0.0 39.8 179.4 0.5 89.7
Band
Showing access air, dew point and dew point and flow rate
Excess air 6.79 6.9 8.4 8.3 7.5975 Running Hrs/week 168
Dew point 24.1 24.3 25 24 24.35 Hours/quater 2016
(oC)
Flow 0.41 0.47 0.49 0.45 0.455
rate(m3/s)
Total pollutant load
Total air pollutants = [(CO+NOXSO2+PM)mg/m3]*3600 seconds *flow rate(m/s)]
=0.051905kg of pollutants emitted per hour
=104.640 kg/quarter(blue)
ATSMOSPERIC POLLUTION BAND IS BLUE
Showing the furnace emissions results
No Of % CO CO2 NO NO2 NOx S02 PM Stack Draught Efficiency
Test O2 Temp(Oc)
Runs Mg/M3 % Mg/m3 Mg/m3 Mg/m3 Mg/m3 Mg/m3 hPa %
1 17.5 37 1.41 4 7.5 0 0 40.4 178.7 0.46 90
2 18 34.9 1.34 5 5.56 0 0 39.6 179.4 0.49 89
3 18.1 33.8 1.39 3 5 0 0 39.3 180 0.55 90
Ave 17.9 35.2 1.4 4.0 6.0 10.0 0.0 39.8 179.4 0.5 89.7
Band
Excess air 6.79 6.9 8.4 8.3 7.5975 Running Hrs/week 168
Dew point 24.1 24.3 25 24 24.35 Hours/quater 2016
(oC)
Flow 0.41 0.47 0.49 0.45 0.455
rate(m3/s)
No Of % CO CO2 NO NO2 NOx S02 PM Stack Draught Efficiency
Test O2 Temp(Oc)
Runs Mg/ % Mg/m Mg/m3 Mg/m3 Mg/m3 Mg/m3 hPa %
1 17.5 37 1.41 4 7.5 0 0 40.4 178.7 0.46 90
2 18 34.9 1.34 5 5.56 0 0 39.6 179.4 0.49 89
3 18.1 33.8 1.39 3 5 0 0 39.3 180 0.55 90
Ave 17.9 35.2 1.4 4.0 6.0 10.0 0.0 39.8 179.4 0.5 89.7
Band
Excess air 6.79 6.9 8.4 8.3 7.5975 Running Hrs/week 168
Dew point 24.1 24.3 25 24 24.35 Hours/quater 2016
(oC)
Flow 0.41 0.47 0.49 0.45 0.455
rate(m3/s)
CONCLUSION
This quarterly monitoring survey has identified positive economic impacts that will improve the wellbeing of the
people and the environment. The project will have minimal negative impacts as the project will be done according
to the best environmental practices. The inherent minimal risk association with the project will further be
mitigated with proper excursion of the proposed mitigation measures and monitoring plan alongside proper
maintenance as presented in the environmental management plant.
A comprehensive environmental management program that was presented in the EIA report with appropriate
measures and action plans should always be referred to by the proponent if the project is to remain sustainable. Of
paramount vitality are the conditions that are endorsed at the back of EIA certificate, those should be religiously
followed to ensure sustainability with regards to this project.
RECCOMENDATIONS
The consultant further recommends that, the proponent take all possible measures to prevent any adverse
impacts relating to the project on the bases of the study findings, the following are recommended;
1. Develop, rollout and implement occupational safety, various legal notices in order for the proponent to be
in compliance with local she related and legal requirements.
2. Dust suppression measure should be done as per schedule to project employees and the local
environment
3. Undertake she training needs analysis for the building staff and once concluded, arrange to provide
relevant she trainings to foster their commitment to the facility’s HSE standards and regulations
4. In a move to mitigate unforeseeable impacts linked to this project, the proponent should put in place and
maintain an open door policy so as to ensure cross pollination of ideas between the proponent and the
host community.
5. Sulphure dioxide was not detected in all the stakes that were tasted or it was simply absence. This was
due to the fact that the plant is using cleaner energy source that is more pure carbon than coal.
6. Some scrubbers and filters should be installed to reduce the particulates and more oxygen should be
added to reduce CO production
7. Ensure the quarterly reporting is taken seriously by allocating enough resources toward sit to ensure that
all benefits associated with it are realized by the organization.
8. All areas that need to be rectified as discussed in chapter 3 should be the proponent’s priority
The consultant believes that a closer adherence to the requirements of the EMP as premised in this report is the
best way to ensure sustainable development.
