ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC

The Consolidated Mines, Inc. is company that aims to revive its mining/extraction operation
ofchromite ore in support with the governments various projects such as the Build, Build,
BuildProgram and the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program. The Coto Chromite Project
of CMIintends to contribute to the economic goals of the national government as well as the
localgovernment, by increasing employment opportunities in rural areas promoting
countrysidedevelopment while at the same time, providing sustainable development
and growth.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

PROJECT TITLE Coto Chromite Project

PROJECT LOCATION Sitio Coto, Barangay Taltal, Masinloc,
Zambales
NATURE OF THE PROJECT Mining/Extraction of Refractory Chromite
Ore
PROJECT CATEGORY AND TYPE Resource Extractive Industry – Category A
TOTAL AREA COVERED 618.11 hectares (area under Proclamation
No. 313 dated April 24, 1930)
COORDINATES 15.56500 latitude and 120.09630 longitude
RIGHT OVER THE LAND Permit from MGB, SLUP, FLAg
PRODUCTION RATE 87,900 MT of Chromite Concentrate and
10,000 MT of Lumpy Ore annually, using
underground mining methods
ESTIMATED MANPOWER 309 employees
PROJECT PROPONENT Consolidated Mines, Inc.
PROPONENT ADDRESS Unit 508, State Center II Blg., Ortigas
Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
SEC REGISTRATION PW00000389 dated November 18, 1933
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCKS 500 Million Pesos

As was formerly instituted in the past, the projects components still include the same type of
facilities such as indicated below.
Project Components:
1. Mill Plant ◘ Warehouse
◘ Crusher ◘ Electrical and Mechanical
◘ Scale House Office
◘ Assay Laboratory 5. Maintenance Area
◘ Fine’s Plant ◘ Motor Pool
2. Water Supply Facility ◘ Carpentry Shop
◘ Reservoir ◘ Fabrication Shop
◘ Flume Line 6. Pollution Control Facilities
3. Power Supply Area ◘ Tailings Storages
◘ Substation ◘ Drainage System &
◘ Gensets Sedimentation Control
◘ Fuel Storage Area ◘ Oil & Water Separator
4. Administration Complex ◘ Solid Waste Management
◘ Accounting Office Facility
◘ Clinic ◘ Waste Water Treatment
◘ Personal Office Facility

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 ◘ Hazardous Wastes Storage
Facility
7. Sand Cement Plant
8. Product and Waste Stockpile
Area
9. Staff Housing
10. Nursery Housing Facilities
11. Explosives Storage Facility
12. Kidzpool/Recreation Area

Mining Process

Drilling Blasting Loading

Milling Hauling/Trucking

Milling Process

Receiving Bins Screening Crushing/Grinding

Chromite Gravity
Concentrate Concentration

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The resources that will be utilized during the operations are as follows:
1. Water – Supply from South Lawis River distal from the mining area will be used for domestic
and milling purposes.
2. Power – Sources from either ZAMECO or SMC Global Power will be utilized for mining
operations. A back up power source will be rehabilitated to be utilized in the event of power
interruption

Construction and rehabilitation will only start after the issuance of the Environmental
Compliance Certificate (ECC) from the Office of the Environmental Management Bureau
Central Office. The project is expected to be completed by the 1st quarter of 2023 and
construction/rehabilitation works will take about one year. Provided that all facilities are in
place, commercial production is expected in 2023. The summary of the proposed timetable of
activities is shown below:

The summary of major impacts is indicated in the Table below.

Activity / Resource Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Target Performance/
Potential Impact
Likely Enhancement Efficiency
I. PRE-CONSTRUCTION
Strategic Planning No adverse effect on the  Survey of the previous area of Mine 100% in all of the
environment. and Mill facilities. activities
 Review previous design to include
the environmental aspects like

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 Activity / Resource Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Target Performance/
Potential Impact
Likely Enhancement Efficiency
ground stability, drainage system,
siltation ponds, reforestation.

Securing Permits No adverse effect on the  Compliant of documentary

environment requirements related to RA 7942

Gathering of labor No adverse effect on the  Activate human resources

and resources environment department for the Listing and
selection of personnel for possible
employment

II. CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Land
Clearing of access Landslides and deteriorating  Installation of traffic measures to 100 % No Landslide and
road, road widening bridges due to access road minimize accidents and loss of lives No Erosion
rehabilitation and property
 Implementation of angle of repose
and best engineering structures
when cutting through slopes
 Include factors of safety in all
engineering/geotechnical designs
 Conduct thorough geological
mapping
 Implement appropriate ground
failure plan
 Train mine personnel to recognize
various ground failure modes,
hazards warning signs and
procedures during events of ground
failure
 Train personnel to recognize signs of
potential instability problems e.g.,
tension cracks, abnormal water
flow/seepages, presence of
overhang
Soil erosion due to loss of  Establish sedimentation control 100 % No Landslide, No
Rehabilitation of
topsoil, removal of facilities and siltation ponds Sedimentation and No
Mine, Mill Plant and
overburden and removal of  Re-vegetation of exposed areas Erosion
auxiliary facilities
vegetation  Conduct of rehabilitation activities
during the dry season
 Cementing of work areas (e.g., in the
motor pool area)
 The geographical coordinates of
proposed silt pond for Mill plant was
15.571269N;120.086253E with an
area of 2,641 square meters and
capacity of 7,924 cubic meters while
for underground sump was
15.568767N ;120.094108E with an
area of 122 square meters and
capacity of 366 cubic meters.
 The reasons for the capacity consider
the catchment basin and its
environment.
Recovery of Chromite
ore from tailings Mass movement, flooding,  Proper management of the tailing’s 100 % No Flooding, No
pond soil erosion and run-offs discharges and treatment of Erosion and No Run-off
associated with tailings effluents.
storage facilities  The geographical coordinates of
Tailings pond were 15.571269N

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 Activity / Resource Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Target Performance/
Potential Impact
Likely Enhancement Efficiency
;120.086253E with an area of 8.5 has.
and capacity of 1,626,000 metric
tons.
Rehabilitation and Possible land subsidence due  Establishment of proper support and 100 % No Land
repair of Mine to instability of mine area backfill of mined out areas Subsidence
openings, facilities  Conduct geotechnical studies to
and equipment determine appropriate
infrastructure and support systems
Terrestrial Ecology
Localized displacement of  Incorporate buffer zones and spare 100 % Implementation of
Rehabilitation of more sensitive faunal species existing wooded forested stands not Buffer Zones
flume line, kidz pool that are usually forest- needed for facilities
and campsite housing restricted  Establishment of seed banks and tree No Cutting of Trees
nurseries for replanting/ re-vegetate without Permit to Cut
with native trees shall be considered
to attract diverse assemblage of
wildlife
 Use of fruiting trees for reforestation
to increase local diversity of birds
and other wildlife
 Establishment of a “Faunal Rescue
Plan” that will consider
documentation, rehabilitation and
release of any trapped/injured
wildlife
 Proactive monitoring of changes in
biodiversity
Water Quality
Water Supply Exhaustion and  Use of river water will be prioritized 100% No Groundwater
Consumption of
Depletion over groundwater Extraction and 100%
surface water during
mine and mill  Proper impounding of used wash Implement Water
water shall be implemented Recycling
rehabilitation and
domestic use  Conduct studies on recycling of wash
water back into the loop, to be used
as washing media of chromite ore
Rehabilitation of ore Siltation and sedimentation  Prevent accumulation of stockpiles 100 % No Siltation and
stockpile of drainage systems due to near steep slopes or near natural No Sedimentation
possible run-off of stockpile tributaries
materials  Construction of temporary barriers
around stockpiles to prevent release
of loose materials
 Construction of silt traps or small
dams across waterways or gullies
 Provision of tarpaulin covers for
loose materials during heavy rainfall,
to prevent erosion
Dewatering of Flooding of waterways due to  Construction of deeper drainage 100 % No Flooding
Flooded mine increased rainfall due to waterways and siltation ponds
climate change  Improvement of reservoir to
accommodate increased volume of
surface water

Air Quality
Rehabilitation of Mill Air quality effects due to  Daily water spraying every morning 100% Compliant to RA
facilities and fugitive dust from during land development activity. 8749 in terms of air
equipment rehabilitation of milling plant  Replacement of vegetation in non- quality standards
structure areas

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 Activity / Resource Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Target Performance/
Potential Impact
Likely Enhancement Efficiency
 Compacting of exposed soil surfaces
 Use of tarpaulin cover on trucks
loaded with construction materials
 Implementation of motor vehicle
maintenance program, including
emissions testing
 Hauling of spoils/excavated earth
materials immediately after
excavation
 Impose speed limit of 15-20
Kilometer per hour (kph)
Air quality effects due to  Replace vegetation in mined-out 100% Compliant to RA
Rehabilitation of fugitive particulates and areas to minimize wind erosion of 8749 in terms of air
openings portal ramp gaseous emissions during topsoil quality standards
and shaft underground rehabilitation of  Compacting of exposed soil surfaces
access tunnel  Introduce air ventilation system and
installation of ground support for
safety of the workers
 Impose underground vehicles speed
limit of 15-20 kph
 Regular maintenance of heavy
equipment and motor vehicles
Noise Level
Rehabilitation of mill
Increase in sound levels from  Maintenance of motor vehicle 100% Compliant with
mill plant mufflers Noise Standards
plant facilities and
equipment  Provision of barriers and shielding
stationary vibrating equipment
 Provision of ear mufflers to workers
 Schedule noisy activities during the
day
People
Pilot testing of Spills or leaks from Hazardous  Hazardous wastes will be properly 100% compliance with
Generator set and waste like chemical reagents identified, labelled and stored. the RA 6969 and its IRR
laboratory analysis of and oils will endanger the  The hazardous wastes will be for and DAO 2013-22 and its
chromite ore public welfare and safety, disposal to accredited hauler and Revised Procedural
harm to plants , vegetation, treater accredited by EMB. Manual
animals, birds, wildlife, fish or
other aquatic life
Employee and Domestic waste generation  Implement an ecological solid waste 100% compliance with
community will contaminate quality of management plan for disposition of RA 9003 and its IRR
households waste groundwater from leachate, residual waste through conservation,
offensive odor which leads to segregation, recycling, re-use,
diseases and epidemics recovery and composting
 MRF capacity was 67 cu.m.
Hiring of manpower Possible growth of population  Coordination & assistance with the 100% Compliance to SDP
for mine and mill because of employment municipality & barangay officials to in terms of local
rehabilitation and opportunities monitor, identify & prevent entry of employment
repair of mine and new informal settlers in the
mill equipment and populated areas in compliance with
facilities the Urban Development & Housing
Act

 Prioritization of qualified local

Regulations of residents in employment
payments of taxes Enhance industrial  Prompt payment of taxes & other 100% Compliance to
and permits development of the area & permits/licenses Local Permits
increase in local revenues of
the LGUs from their share of
taxes & other permits &
licenses

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 Activity / Resource Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Target Performance/
Potential Impact
Likely Enhancement Efficiency
Transportation of Increased traffic movement  Proper positioning of equipment and 100% Implementation of
workers, materials lay down areas Traffic Management Plan
and supplies  Putting up of appropriate traffic signs
 Formulation of traffic management
plan
II OPERATION PHASE
land
Road maintenance, Landslides and deteriorating  Inspection of traffic measures to 100 % No Landslide and
Mine Development, bridges due to access road prevent accidents and loss of lives No Erosion
Mining and Milling improvement and property
operation  Implementation of standard gradient
or inclination of access tunnel suited
to underground equipment
 Implement factors of safety in all
engineering/geotechnical designs
 Conduct daily geological mapping on
development and mining works
 Implement appropriate ground
failure plan
 Frequent orientation of mine
personnel to recognize various
ground failure modes, hazards
warning signs and procedures to
minimize ground failure
 Orientation of personnel to
recognize signs of potential
instability problems e.g., tension
cracks, abnormal water
flow/seepages, presence of
overhang
Mass movement, flooding,  Monitoring of established 100 % No Flooding, No
Tailings generated soil erosion and run-offs Erosion and No Run-off
sedimentation control facilities and
from milling associated with tailings siltation pond. Conduct de-siltation
chromite ore storage facilities when needed.
 Monitoring of tailings pond taking
into consideration the stability and
eventual siltation of the main Lawis
River
 Proper management of the tailing’s
discharges and treatment of
effluents
Mining chromite ore
Possible land subsidence due  Establishment of proper support and 100 % No Land
to instability of mine area backfill of mined out areas Subsidence
underground
 Implement appropriate
infrastructure and support systems
based on geotechnical studies
Monitoring of water Terrestrial ecology
source, flume line, Localized displacement of  Incorporate buffer zones and spare 100 % Implementation of
and kidz pool more sensitive faunal species existing wooded forested stands not Buffer Zones
that are usually forest- needed for facilities
restricted  Monitoring of seed banks and tree No Cutting of Trees
nurseries for replanting/ re-vegetate without Permit to Cut
with native trees shall be considered
to attract diverse assemblage of
wildlife
 Continue use of fruiting trees for
reforestation to increase local
diversity of birds and other wildlife
 Maintenance of a “Faunal Rescue
Plan” that will consider

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 Activity / Resource Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Target Performance/
Potential Impact
Likely Enhancement Efficiency
documentation, rehabilitation and
release of any trapped/injured
wildlife
 Proactive monitoring of changes in
biodiversity
Water quality
Consumption of Water Supply Exhaustion and  Use of river water will be prioritized 100% No Groundwater
surface water for Depletion over groundwater Extraction and 100%
industrial and  Proper impounding of used wash Implement Water
domestic use water shall be implemented Recycling
 Conduct studies on recycling of wash
water back into the loop, to be used
as washing media of chromite ore
Hauling of chromite Siltation and sedimentation  Prevent accumulation of stockpiles 100 % No Siltation and
ore to stockpile area of drainage systems due to near steep slopes or near natural No Sedimentation
possible run-off of stockpile tributaries
materials  Monitoring and clearing of
constructed temporary barriers and
silt traps
 Provision of tarpaulin covers for
loose materials during heavy rainfall,
to prevent erosion
Pumping of water
Flooding of waterways due to  Construction of deeper drainage 100 % No Flooding
from underground
increased rainfall due to waterways and siltation ponds
climate change  Improvement of reservoir to
accommodate increased volume of
surface water
Rehabilitation of Air quality
milling equipment Air quality effects due to  Daily water spraying every morning 100% Compliant to RA
fugitive dust from during ore hauling activity 8749 in terms of air
rehabilitation of milling plant  Replacement of vegetation in non- quality standards
structure areas
 Compacting of exposed soil surfaces
 Implementation of motor vehicle
maintenance program, including
emissions testing
 Impose vehicle speed limit of15-20
Mining extraction of kph
chromite ore Air quality effects due to  Re- vegetation in mined-out areas to 100% Compliant to RA
fugitive particulates and minimize wind erosion of topsoil 8749 in terms of air
gaseous emissions during  Compacting of exposed soil surfaces quality standards
extraction of chromite ore  Impose vehicle speed limit of 15-20
kph
 Regular maintenance of heavy
equipment and motor vehicles
 Proper scheduling and conduct of
blasting operations
Noise level
Processing of ore at Increase in sound levels from  Maintenance of motor vehicle 100% Compliant with
mill plant mill plant mufflers Noise Standards
 Provision of barriers and shielding
stationary vibrating equipment
 Provision of ear mufflers to workers
 Schedule noisy activities during the
day
Laboratory analysis
people
of chromite ore
Spills or leaks from Hazardous  Hazardous wastes will be properly 100% compliance with
waste like chemical reagents identified, labelled and stored. the RA 6969 and its IRR
and oils will endanger the

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 Activity / Resource Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Target Performance/
Potential Impact
Likely Enhancement Efficiency
public welfare and safety,  This will be due for collection to
harm to plants , vegetation, accredited hauler and treater.
animals, birds, wildlife, fish or
Garbage from other aquatic life
employee, Domestic waste generation  Implement an ecological solid waste 100% compliance with
dependents and will contaminate quality of management plan for disposition of RA 9003 and its IRR
community groundwater from leachate, residual waste through conservation,
offensive odor which leads to segregation, recycling, re-use,
diseases and epidemics recovery and composting
 MRF capacity was 67 cu.m.
Underground Work-Related Hazards and  Conduct of safety training programs 100% Compliant to PPEs
workers, inspectors Injury / fatality due to access for all new workers and Zero accident
and visitors to visit to the mine  Provision and use of workers of
underground adequate protection devices
operations  Compel Contractors to maintain their
heavy equipment & vehicles in good
condition
 Provision of proper sanitation and
water supply facilities
 Use retired miners/workers on site as
trainers for new employees
 Development of an Underground
Safety Manual detailing all safety
aspects
 Training personnel for the type of
work they are required to perform
 Provision of access restrictions
 Provision of signs in dangerous areas
(such as caving areas and tailings
dams)
 Conduct of public consultations to
make the public made aware of the
Hiring of manpower dangers
for the whole mine Possible growth of population  Coordination & assistance with the 100% Compliance to SDP
operation because of employment municipality & barangay officials to in terms of local
opportunities monitor, identify & prevent entry of employment
new informal settlers in the
populated areas in compliance with
the Urban Development & Housing
Act
 Prioritization of qualified local
Regulations on residents in employment
payments of taxes Enhance industrial  Prompt payment of taxes & other 100% Compliance to
and permits development of the area & permits/licenses Local Permits
increase in local revenues of
the LGUs from their share of
taxes & other permits &
Transportation of licenses
employee, Increased traffic movement 
Proper positioning of equipment and 100% Implementation of
dependents and lay down areas Traffic Management Plan
community  Putting up of appropriate traffic signs
Formulation of traffic management
plan
ABANDONMENT PHASE – Implement Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Program (FMR/DP)
Land
Road maintenance Soil erosion, landslides, river  Inspection and grading of roads to 100 %
siltation maintain accessibility


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 Activity / Resource Options for Prevention or Mitigation* or Target Performance/
Potential Impact
Likely Enhancement Efficiency
Endanger workers, spills of  Implement proper procedure of
Recovery of mine and motor oils and lubricants dismantling considering safety of the
mill equipment, workers
lumbers and roofing  Ensure that all underground
to temporary stored openings be backfilled and properly
into the warehouse closed and that post appropriate
prior disposal signages be in place for the safety of
local residents

Generation of solid waste  Proper disposal of solid waste
Remaining employee outside the mine site
and its dependents, Water
community Possible leaching of heavy  Ensure stability of tailings pond to 100%
metals and minerals into the prevent seepages and leakages
water bodies 
Air
Tailings pond
Reduction of generation of  No mitigation necessary 100%
monitoring
particulate matter and noise 
in the impacted area
People
Implement FMRDP
activities
Local benefits  Proper coordination with the LGU to 100% Compliant to RA
enhance local benefits 8749

The concerned stakeholders that were identified in connection with the on-going application
of the ECC are enumerated as follows:
1. Municipal Government of Masinloc
2. Local Barangay of Taltal
3. Mines and Geosciences Bureau (Region III and Central Office)
4. Environmental Management Bureau (Region III and Central Office)
5. CENRO
6. Catholic Church of Coto
7. Born Again Church of Coto
8. Coto Elementary School
9. Coto High School
10. Senior Citizen Association of Coto
11. Local residents and business owners of Coto
As part of our continuous support to sustainable development and responsible mining, our
commitment is to ensure that the Coto Chromite Project is administered in a manner that
provides opportunity to stimulate countryside development and sustainability that protects the
environment. CMI vows to appoint competent professionals in order to better uphold up-to-
date environmental measures to avert its negative effects. Lastly, we pledge to support the
development of local economy by providing employment opportunities to the nearby
communities that would lead to more possible gratuities.
For more information on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) of Coto Chromite Project,
you can acquire the full copy of the EIS through the EMB website.
Thank you

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