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Euromax Resources — Corporate Update (September 2015)
20 slides from Euromax Resources's corporate update, September 2015
Slide 1: Ilovica Project - Early Consultation with Stakeholders
Ilovica Project - Early Consultation with Stakeholders September 2015
Slide 2: Objectives of the meeting
Objectives of the meeting A brief description of the Project Present the existing environmental and social conditions (before the project) Listen to and record any opinions and questions from stakeholders 2 September 2015
Slide 3: What is Stakeholder Engagement?
What is Stakeholder Engagement? Stakeholder engagement is a two-way process which allows the dissemination of information about the project and how the EIA will assess the project, while allowing stakeholders to ask questions and make comments about the project so that they can be addressed within
Slide 4: Agenda
Agenda Introduction to the Environment and Social Team Ilovica Gold-Copper Project Environmental Impact Assessment Process (including social aspects) Summary of existing environmental and social conditions (before the project) Feedback and Comments 4 September 2015
Slide 5: Euromax Resources
Euromax Resources Euromax Resources is a Canadian-registered exploration and development company with exploration licences in Macedonia and Serbia. The company has its main offices in Skopje and Strumica, an Information Centre in Ilovica, and a small office in London. The Ilovica Project in Ma
Slide 6: The EIA Team
The EIA Team Golder Associates has been contracted by Euromax to conduct the EIA and baseline data gathering for the proposed Ilovica Gold-Copper Project. SWS has been contracted by Euromax to conduct the surface water, groundwater and geochemistry impact analysis and baseline data gathering and
Slide 7: The EIA Team
The EIA Team The EIA team is working with Macedonian specialists and academics with local and site-specific knowledge: Biomaster: ecological specialists; Goce Delcev University: socio-economics, traffic, air quality (incl. dust) and noise; Vangel Ivanov: archaeology and cultural heritage. 7
Slide 8: The EIA Team
The EIA Team Euromax are also working closely with a number of local government agencies/departments to develop the project and the EIA: Strumica Museum Strumica Water Management Company Hydrometeorological Service Ilovica Water Treatment Plant (part of the Bosilovo Utilities Company) St
Slide 9: Ilovica Gold-Copper Project
Ilovica Gold-Copper Project 9 September 2015
Slide 10: What Will The Project Look Like?
What Will The Project Look Like? The project is planned to be an open pit copper and gold mine with associated infrastructure, including: A process plant; Access and haul roads; Ore stockpiles; Open pit A tailings management facility; New electricity and water supply infrastructure for t
Slide 11: Transportation
Transportation Project Transport will use existing roads plus an access road bypassing villages During operations, the copper concentrate will be transported by road to Bulgaria. There may be additional road traffic between Strumica and the site associated with the transport of workers and sup
Slide 12: Project Water Supply
Project Water Supply Project water supply will ensure security of supply and quality for water users in local communities Understanding existing local community water supplies (potable and non potable) Strategy for project water supply Conservation and re-use Use of water resources not use
Slide 13: EIA (including social aspects)
EIA (including social aspects) An EIA is an assessment of the potential social and environmental impacts of a project. Physical Biological air quality terrestrial ecology surface & groundwater aquatic ecology An EIA identifies environmentally landscape and visual biodiversity & ecosystem services an
Slide 14: Impact Assessment Process
Impact Assessment Process The impact assessment process comprises the following steps: Establish the existing environmental and social conditions (before the project) Stakeholder engagement Project Design for assessing impacts Assess the impacts from the project on environmental and social r
Slide 15: Baseline Results
Baseline Results Geomorphology, terrain and soils: Identified the different terrain and soil types, producing soil maps showing erosion/landslide risk, Identified suitability for different land uses and where there is soil available for rehabilitation of the site after the project. Meteorolo
Slide 16: Baseline Results
Baseline Results Air quality: Monitoring around villages close to the mine and transport route Characterised NOx, SOx, dust, particulates and ozone. Noise: Monitoring around villages close to the mine and transport route Higher recorded noise levels in villages along the highway. 16 Sept
Slide 17: Baseline Results
Baseline Results Water quality: Surface water quality characterised in Jazga, Shtuka, Sushica, Strumica, and Turija Rivers, and Turija Canal . Groundwater quality characterised in uplands (springs), in groundwater beneath Ilovica and Shtuka (existing boreholes and wells, public springs) and ag
Slide 18: Baseline Results
Baseline Results Ecology and Protected Areas: Identified a large number of species present on the site, including birds, mammals, aquatic species, plants, and invertebrates. A number are subject to protection A critical habitat assessment will be undertaken. Cultural heritage & archaeology
Slide 19: Baseline Results
Baseline Results Landscape & visual: Characterised the landscape character and views from villages and other points from which the project may be visible. Socioeconomics, agriculture & traffic: Household surveys, interviews, and published reports were used to develop a picture of the social
Slide 20: Questions?
Questions? Do you have any questions about: The Ilovica Gold-Copper Project The ESIA process The stakeholder engagement process Results of the ESIA baseline? Is there anything that hasn’t been mentioned that you would like the team to consider? Euromax Resources Information Centre Corpor
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