Mubadala and Dubal

Project Shaheen
Bauxite Supply Chain Review

June 2014
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Table of contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background of Project Shaheen ...................................................................................... 1
1.2 Background of the Bauxite Supply Chain Review............................................................. 1
2. Scope and Methodology ............................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Objectives ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Methodology ................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Assumption and Limitation............................................................................................... 3
3. CBG Facilities ...........................................................................................................................4
3.1 Location and Operation of CBG Facilities ........................................................................ 4
3.2 Operation of CBG Facilities ............................................................................................. 4
3.3 Key Environmental Impacts ............................................................................................. 5
4. Environmental and Social Performance ..................................................................................... 7
4.1 EHS and Quality Policy ................................................................................................... 7
4.2 EHS and Social Management Programme....................................................................... 7
4.3 Waste Management ........................................................................................................ 8
4.4 Environmental Management ............................................................................................ 9
4.5 Health and Safety Management....................................................................................... 9
4.6 Community Management............................................................................................... 10
4.7 Resettlement Management ............................................................................................ 11
4.8 Perception of the Community on EHS and Social Management ..................................... 12
4.9 Environmental and Social Initiatives............................................................................... 12

5. Conclusion .............................................................................................................................. 14
5.1 Environmental ............................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Social ............................................................................................................................ 14
6. References ............................................................................................................................. 15

Figure index
Figure 2-1 GHD Staff Interviewing CBG EHS Manager at Mine Concession ..................................... 2
Figure 3-1 Mining Operations at CBG Mine Concession ................................................................... 4
Figure 3-2 Location of Guinea Inspection Sites ................................................................................. 1
Figure 3-3 Loading Blasted Ore for Transfer to Stockpile Areas ........................................................ 2
Figure 3-4 Mined Plateau Left to Naturally Regenerate ..................................................................... 2
Figure 3-5 Mined Plateau Planted with Cashew Crop ....................................................................... 3
Figure 3-6 Ore Drying Plant at Kamsar Port...................................................................................... 3
Figure 3-7 Settlement Pond at Kamsar Port...................................................................................... 4

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 Figure 3-8 Jetty and Ore Transfer Conveyor Belt at Kamsar Port ...................................................... 4
Figure 3-9 Dust Generation During Blasting Preparation. .................................................................. 5
Figure 3-10 Stack Emissions at Kamsar Port ...................................................................................... 6
Figure 4-1 Recently Planted Cashew Crop ....................................................................................... 8
Figure 4-2 Undrained Surface Water in Mining Area ......................................................................... 9
Figure 4-3 Settlement Inside Boundaries of CBG Concession......................................................... 10
Figure 4-4 Members of Local Community Using CBG Concession Roads ....................................... 11

Appendices
Appendix A – Survey Methodology
Appendix B – CBG Mining Areas

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1. Introduction
1.1 Background of Project Shaheen
Based on the principles set out in the Government’s Policy Agenda 2007-2008, the Abu Dhabi
Economic Vision 2030 is a roadmap for the Emirate’s economic progress. As per the Vision,
the Emirate will build a sustainable and stable economy through diversification and broadening
of its enterprise base across a range of different sectors, and by taking steps to improve the
competitiveness of the local private sector. The industrial metals sector is expected to form one
of the Emirate’s engines of economic growth and diversification.
Project Shaheen is being proposed to protect current and future midstream investment in
aluminium smelting in the UAE, especially the Emirates Aluminium Company (EMAL) which is
one of the largest industrial operations in the UAE outside of the oil and gas sector.
Aluminium production requires the key intermediate material alumina, which is extracted from
bauxite. Currently, EMAL sources alumina from third party suppliers. To reduce reliance on
external suppliers, and to minimise the risk of future volatile alumina prices, Mubadala have
signed an off-take agreement with Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG), Guinea to supply
the proposed Project Shaheen with bauxite from CBG; and initiated a proposal (in association
with Dubal Aluminium (Dubal)) to develop a greenfield alumina refinery (Project Shaheen)
adjacent to the EMAL smelter located in Khalifa Industrial Zone (KIZAD), Abu Dhabi, UAE.

As part of the project permitting, pre-feasibility and feasibility assessments for Project Shaheen,
MDC and Dubal has engaged GHD Global Pty Ltd (GHD) to perform an environmental and
social study in accordance with local Government, Equator Principles and International Finance
Corporation (IFC) and World Bank guidance documents.

1.2 Background of the Bauxite Supply Chain Review

As per the IFC sustainability framework and its associated performance standards on
environmental and social sustainability issued in January 2012 (IFC, 2012a and 2012b), the
project risks and impacts identification process should consider those risks and impacts
associated with primary supply chains (where the proponent can reasonably exercise control)
as defined in the following performance standards in order to ensure the health and safety of
the supply chain workers and protection of the environment during primary production:

Performance Standard 2: Labour and Working Conditions; and

Performance Standard 6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of
Living Natural Resources.
In the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 focuses on preserving the Emirate's
physical and cultural identity during urban development.
In view of the sustainability initiatives of the IFC and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Government, a
supply chain inspection of the supplier of the primary raw material, bauxite, was undertaken by
GHD. CBG operate two main facilities in Guinea, namely the Bauxite Mine Concession located
at Sangaredi in north-west Guinea and the bauxite export port located at Kamsar on Guinea’s
north-west coast. The inspection was performed by GHD in November 2013 with a view to
reviewing the social, health and safety, and environmental performance of the bauxite mine.

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2. Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives
The objectives of the supply chain survey are to acquire an understanding of the following
aspects:
The layout and operation of the CBG Bauxite Mine and Port, the land use and
community activities near both facilities;
The extent of Environment, Health and Safety Management Systems (EHSMS)
implemented by CBG;
The labour conditions (with regard to safety of workplace practices) and profile of labour
employed at CBG facilities;
Whether a resettlement programme was implemented by CBG during establishment or
expansion of the mining concession;
EHS and social performance of the bauxite mine; and
Perception of CBG in local communities with particular emphasis on CBG’s EHS and
social performance.

2.2 Methodology
The supply chain review was performed by a combination of the following:

Walk through of the bauxite mine and its vicinity (with photograph taking);
Interviewing with site personnel (Figure 2-1) and local Non-Government Organisations
(NGOs); and

Document review.

Figure 2-1 GHD Staff Interviewing CBG EHS Manager at Mine Concession

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The framework document that sets out the survey methodology and informed questions asked
during informal interviews at the project site is provided in Appendix A.

2.3 Assumptions and Limitations

The supply chain inspection provided a snapshot of conditions at the mine concession and port.
The duration of the inspection was limited to a single day at each location during the dry
season. As such, it does not capture seasonal variation in environmental conditions. The time
available also meant that GHD staff were not able to visit all areas of the mining concession or
interview all members of staff and sub-contractors employed by CBG at both sites.
During the inspection interviews were conducted with CBG staff. A large proportion of the
information obtained during the course of the inspection was not backed up with formal
documentation and, as such, is considered anecdotal. This report assumes that all anecdotal
evidence provided during the course of these interviews was not deliberately misleading.
The GHD team were not able to interview representatives of the local communities in either
Kamsar or Sangaredi.

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3. CBG Facilities
3.1 Location and Operation of CBG Facilities
CBG is the largest single producer of bauxite in the world. CBG’s principal bauxite mining
operations are located at Sangaredi in the prefecture of Boke in the west of Guinea,
approximately 65 km south-east of the Guinea-Bissau border. The port of Kamsar is located on
Guinea’s Atlantic coastline, approximately 90 km south-west of Sangaredi and at the mouth of
the Rio Nuñez (Figure 3-2).

3.2 Operation of CBG Facilities

CBG was established in 1973 as a 49% : 51% joint venture between the Guinean government
and the Halco partnership. Operations consist of a group of open pit mines on plateaus in the
CBG mining concession surrounding the town of Sangaredi. A figure showing the location of
mining areas in relation to the town of Sangaredi is provided in Appendix B.
Ore is extracted by scraping away the relatively thin layer of topsoil which is stockpiled for use in
mine habitat regeneration at a later date. The ore is blasted and then loaded using hydraulic
excavators into haul trucks for transport to the mine stockpiles. Bench heights of up to eight
metres allow most of the ore to be mined in one horizontal pass. An example of one of the open
pit mining operations is provided in Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-3. Ore is stockpiled in long piles
that run parallel to the mine's rail sidings, with material from the different pits being tipped in
layers to give a consistent blend. The stockpiles are then loaded directly onto rail wagons and
transported to the Port at Kamsar.

Figure 3-1 Mining Operations at CBG Mine Concession

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Figure 3-2 Location of Guinea Inspection Sites
Source: CBG, 2013

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 Figure 3-3 Loading Blasted Ore for Transfer to Stockpile Areas

The mining concession consists of a central office area, an operational control room, water
treatment plants, an ore stockpile area, a light fuel oil (LFO) power plant and a railway siding for
loading ore onto the train line used to transfer ore from Sangaredi to Kamsar. Once plateaus
have been fully exploited areas are either left to naturally regenerate (Figure 3-4) or replanted
with cash crops, such as cashew (Figure 3-5).

Figure 3-4 Mined Plateau Left to Naturally Regenerate

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Figure 3-5 Mined Plateau Planted with Cashew Crop

The Port at Kamsar consists of an ore crushing plant, a diesel-powered ore drying plant
(Figure 3-6), diesel and water storage tanks, a waste-water dust settlement pond (Figure 3-7)
and an ore stockpile area. A jetty extends approximately 1.6 km offshore to the loading docks.
Ore is transferred to the loading facility via a covered conveyor belt and loaded on to vessels for
onward transfer (Figure 3-8).

Figure 3-6 Ore Drying Plant at Kamsar Port

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 Figure 3-7 Settlement Pond at Kamsar Port

Figure 3-8 Jetty and Ore Transfer Conveyor Belt at Kamsar Port

Treatment of the bauxite prior to export consists of crushing and drying. Ore wagons are tipped
individually, the material being crushed to 100 mm before stockpiling. After reclamation using
bucket-wheel stacker-reclaimers, the ore is dried from an average of 12.5% moisture to 6.7% for
shipping.

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3.3 Key Environmental Impacts
The principal operational environmental impacts generated during the operation of CBG’s
facilities are as follows:
1. Sangaredi:
a. Loss of habitat / habitat fragmentation during clearance of mining areas with
associated impacts on ecological systems and local and regional biodiversity;
b. Noise and vibration during blasting and mining activities;
c. Generation of airborne particulates and combustion gases (Figure 3-9);
d. Soil erosion and sedimentation in freshwater systems in and around mine
concessions; and
e. Waste (solid and liquid) generation.

Figure 3-9 Dust Generation During Blasting Preparation.

2. Kamsar Port:
a. Generation of airborne particulates and combustion gases (Figure 3-10);
b. Noise generation;
c. Increased deposition of dust into the marine environment; and
d. Waste (solid and liquid) generation.

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 Figure 3-10 Stack Emissions at Kamsar Port

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4. Environmental and Social
Performance
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was performed by AECOM on behalf of CBG (in
July 2011) in accordance with the Equator Principles. The scope of the EIA covered both the
mine site at Sangaredi and the port at Kamsar. The environmental quality was assessed
against local and international legislative guidelines. World Health Organisation (WHO) and IFC
standards / guidelines were used where local environmental standards were not available, or
where the international standards were more stringent. The EIA was approved by the Guinea
Ministry of Environment (Le Ministere de L’Environnement)1.

4.1 EHS and Quality Policy

CBG has an EHS Policy is in place. At the time of the site visit, an EHSMS was being
developed (official internal or third party inspections of EHSMS have yet to be performed). EHS
induction training was provided to all staff members, training attendance records was maintained
on file.

CBG is working towards ISO 9001 certification by the end of 2014

4.2 EHS and Social Management Programme

The bauxite mine has an existing Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The EMP is
primarily restricted to regeneration of areas of the mine site with areas replanted or allowed to
regenerate naturally using stockpiled topsoil.
A rehabilitation management plan with areas scheduled for rehabilitation up to 2017 was
prepared. The rehabilitation programme includes large areas of the old mine site being given
over to the planting and growing of cash crops, mainly cashews (mono planting) (Figure 4-1).
These crops are planted and harvested by members of the local community. The bauxite mine
staff members expressed concerns that social issues could be generated with members of the
community who do not get allocated land within the CBG concession.

1
The EIA was submitted to, and reviewed by, GHD as part of the inspection.

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 Figure 4-1 Recently Planted Cashew Crop

The bauxite mine staff members also noted that a Waste Management Plan (WMP)2 was in
place.

4.3 Waste Management

Chemical waste containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are generated by the power
generation facility located at the CBG concession. Chemical waste is collected at the
concession and transported to Kamsar where it is shipped on to the Netherlands for disposal.
Waste is transferred under waste transfer documentation which is maintained at the CBG
offices in Kamsar.
Waste water is discharged directly into the waterways both at the Port and at the mine site
without monitoring or treatment. Wastewater generated by dust suppression activities at the
Port in Kamsar is collected in a settlement pond.
At the time of the inspection, there were no sediment traps or dedicated surface water drainage
systems in place at the mine site to remove surface water or limit soil erosion and sediment
loading in the rivers around the mine site (Figure 4-2).

2
The WMP was not available for GHD to review.

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Figure 4-2 Undrained Surface Water in Mining Area

4.4 Environmental Management

CBG undertake sporadic air quality monitoring in and around the port at Kamsar. The
monitoring does not appear to be undertaken on a regular basis. Sporadic monitoring of PM10,
PM2.5 and TSP using hand-held dust monitors is carried out around the boundaries of Kamsar
port. Anecdotal evidence in discussions with members of the local community suggested dust
generation from the crushing and ore drying activities are of concern and negatively impact local
air quality.

Discussions with a locally based ecological NGO revealed that ecological surveys of
neighbouring concessions had recorded the presence of significant chimpanzee (Pan
troglodytes) populations as well as populations of the Red Colobus Monkey (Procolobus
badius). Both species are listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. There is currently
baseline information specific to the CBG concession and there is no biodiversity action plan in
place.

There is a habitat regeneration programme in place that runs in conjunction with mining
operations until 2017 that aims to re-use excavated topsoil where possible. A large proportion of
the site is, however, given over to planting with cash crops such as cashew. Members of the
local community are allowed to use areas of the concession to plant crops as part of the
informal resettlement packages. Subsequently, evidence suggests that CBG come under a
certain amount of pressure to plant larger areas of cashews than may necessarily be beneficial
to the recovery of local ecology.

4.5 Health and Safety Management

During the site visit, no obvious signs of unsafe working practices were observed. Safety
signage throughout the site encouraging safe working practices, tracking of health safety
incidents year on year with a view to improving working conditions.
Based on interviews with CBG EHS staff and the CBG mine manager, there are no forced or
under-age labour working at either the mine site or Kamsar port. The minimum age of

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 employees is typically between 22-25 as a result of the need for skilled labour (such as machine
operators or engineers) to be employed.

4.6 Community Management

CBG employ approximately 2,600 directly contracted staff at Sangaredi, and numerous sub-
contracted staff. On the mine site, the majority of staff members are skilled. Female staff were
only observed working in the CBG offices at the mine concession. Young employees were also
work on site, the youngest employees is 20 to 25 age range. The workforce is drawn from all
over Guinea. Very few employees are locally hired to the lack of skilled labour amongst the local
population.
The mining concession area is largely open to members of the population, with access only
restricted to areas that are currently being mined. During the visit to the CBG mining
concession, small settlements were observed within the concession boundary (Figure 4-3) and
members of the local community were observed using CBG roads to transport goods
(Figure 4-4).

Figure 4-3 Settlement Inside Boundaries of CBG Concession

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Figure 4-4 Members of Local Community Using CBG Concession Roads

The town of Sangaredi did not exist prior to the establishment of the CBG mine site. Similarly
the port town of Kamsar was a small village on the Atlantic coast. The scale of CBG operations
and the perception that jobs pay well draws people from all over Guinea to the areas to look for
work. The social initiatives and housing and power provided by CBG for their employees also
acts as an incentive, encouraging inward migration. As a result both Kamsar and Sangaredi
have grown exponentially since the start of operations in the 1970s. The number of people
migrating into these areas exceeds the number of jobs available. As a result, informal
communities have developed outside of the CBG housing areas. As a consequence, areas of
forest around the CBG concession are exploited with illegal logging for charcoal generation and
hunting for bush meat.
CBG has developed programmes that help young members of the community by setting up
micro-finance initiatives that promote development of new businesses in both Sangaredi and
Kamsar.

4.7 Resettlement Management

Resettlement is required for villages / settlements within 500 metres of bauxite that is to be
excavated. There is no set compensation in place, each individual negotiation is unique.
Village elder (often related to most other members of settlement) negotiates resettlement
compensation with CBG. Re-housing is usually in Sangaredi with areas of the concession no
longer used for mining provided to be used for planting and growing cash crops. Cash
payments were also individually negotiated with resettlement compensation agreed between
parties on a case-by-case basis.
A community grievance department has been established by CBG to manage the resettlement
of the communities due to the operation or expansion of the bauxite mine. However, there was
no formal assessment of impact of resettlement on communities.
CBG staff suggested that most people are satisfied with their settlement package. People who
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 mechanism, are occasionally given first option on farming land inside the concession and
running cashew plantation area. However, on further discussion it was noted that the
inconsistency of compensation and access to what is viewed as good farming land inside the
concession has occasionally generated tension between members of the local community.

4.8 Perception of the Community on EHS and Social

Management
Although formal assessment of impact of resettlement on communities had not been
undertaken, the general consensus of interviews carried out by GHD with CBG staff is that
communities are satisfied with the relocation as there are economic incentives. Though there is
thought to be minor areas of tension between more established members of community and
those that are relocated, it is not clear whether the influx of newly arriving migrants is generating
increased social pressure for existing members of the community.
It was made clear by most people interviewed that employment is the primary concern of the
majority of the members of communities at Sangaredi and Kamsar. Environmental issues are
considered to be of minimal importance. Provision of access to education and healthcare, basic
amenities such as clean water and electricity, areas to produce food and access to community
facilities such as mosques are all considered to be of greater significance than environmental
protection. It was suggested that if environmental protection was perceived to be blocking
access to any of the above then efforts would be taken by members of the community to
remove the perceived issue. As such, it is critical that all environmental and social initiatives
include education of the local community and, where possible, provide employment to members
of the local community.

4.9 Environmental and Social Initiatives

CBG has a number of environmental and social initiatives in place, they include the following.

Environmental

Habitat regeneration programme at the CBG mining concession. Areas of the site no
longer in operation are covered with stockpiled topsoil and allowed to naturally
regenerate;
Waste management plan implemented with hazardous waste (PCBs) exported to Europe
for disposal;

On-going development of Environmental Health and Safety Management System that

includes education of staff and implantation of environmental control measures; and
Considering the use of renewable energy when technology becomes more viable (no use
of renewable energy at this stage).

Social
Schools – new build and improvement of existing;
Hospitals and health centres;
Orphanages;
Places of worship (mosques, churches);
Community centres;
Employment – TPEs, new jobs for permanent and sub-contracted staff members at CBG
as well as in new developments mentioned above;

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Infrastructural – wells, access to running water, electricity, paved roads;
Provision of power to Sangaredi; and
Free housing for employees of CBG.

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5. Conclusion
The key environmental and social observations are of GHD’s inspection during November 2013
are presented below.

5.1 Environmental

Positive
On-going development of Environmental Health and Safety Management System with
aim of achieving ISO 14001 certification by 2014;
Habitat regeneration programme devised to run in conjunction with mining operations
until 2017 that re-uses excavated topsoil where possible; and
Waste management plan implemented with hazardous waste exported to Europe for
disposal.

Areas of concern

No detailed ecology surveys undertaken on CBG mining concession. Subsequent lack of

awareness of ecology on the site and impact of deforestation and associated habitat loss
/ fragmentation on ecology in and around the concession;
No biodiversity action plan prepared for CBG mining concession;

Minimal environmental monitoring of air emissions, water resources and noise at either
Kamsar or CBG mining concession; and
Airborne particulate matter generated by crushing and drying processes at Kamsar Port
site.

5.2 Social

Positive
Provision of jobs, housing, amenities and infrastructure (electricity, running water, roads),
schools, hospitals, mosques and community centres;
Public grievance mechanism in place allowing members of the community in both
Sangaredi and Kamsar to register concerns / complaints with CBG;
Micro-finance initiatives set up to promote development of new businesses;
No evidence of sub-standard/hazardous working conditions or use of forced or child
labour; and
No evidence of involuntary resettlement. Compensation provided to those resettled.

Areas of concern
No formal resettlement plan / set compensation package – informal negotiations with
compensation varying on a case-by-case basis.

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6. References
International Finance Corporation (2012a), IFC Sustainability Framework
International Finance Corporation (2012b), IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and
Social Sustainability

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 Appendices

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Appendix A – Survey Methodology

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SHAHEEN ALUMINA REFINERY SEIA – SUPPLY CHAIN SURVEY (GUINEA)

1. Objective As part of the preparation of the Shaheen Alumina Refinery Social and Environmental Impact
Assessment (SEIA) the CGB Supply Chain Survey will be undertaken to gather site
information / data to facilitate a review of the:
Environmental and social performance at the mine site and potential environmental and
social impacts associated with the mines operations.
Existing environmental and social management systems and other measures in place to
mitigate negative environmental and social impacts associated with the mines operations.

Please note that the survey is not intended to be a detailed compliance audit but rather an
inspection in order for GHD to obtain an overview of the environmental / social management
measures that are currently in place.

The IFC Sustainability Framework & IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social
2. Survey
Sustainability, as set out in the Equator Principles, requires the project proponent to manage
Guidance their supply chain. As such, GHD will visit the CBG bauxite mine in Guinea to ensure the
Documents mine’s environmental and social performance are compliant with IFC standards.
The Environmental survey will be undertaken to develop and understanding of the:
3. Environmental,
Survey Focus Local environmental regulatory requirements / government operational permit(s) under
which the mine currently operates.
Areas
Current CBG environmental management system (documentation) and implementation of
the environmental requirements set out in the system, these documents may include:
o pervious environmental studies (EIA’s and air, noise, water and soil monitoring
programs etc)
o operational environmental management plans / documents
Key areas of potential environmental impact (e.g. off-site discharge, waste management,
rehabilitation / closure plans) to identify key locations / items of environmental risk.
Surrounding land-use to identify potential sensitive environmental receptors (e.g. marine
environment) that may be impacted by the sites activities.
Sites existing environmental monitoring programs.
Potential community / social grievances (if existing) regarding environmental performance
of mine site.

The social survey is predominantly aimed at developing an understanding of:

4. Social Survey
Focus Areas Labour conditions at the mine site (with regard to overall safety of workplace practices and
profile of labour (age, sex, sub-contracted, directly contracted, etc.) employed at the mine).
Possible resettlement requirements (if any) for the establishment or expansion of the mine.
If future resettlement is required in the event of the expansion of the mine site to supply
the Shaheen Alumina Refinery and, if so, what measures are in place / proposed to
compensate relocated communities.
The entity / people responsible for ensuring community requirements are met during and
after resettlement.
The current program for monitoring the impacts of resettlement on communities, both
those relocated and the receiving communities.
Social initiatives being undertaken by CBG for example programs to improve community
access to infrastructure and services / role of CBG in terms of providing employment for
local communities i.e. +ve impacts).

Shaheen Social and Environmental Impact Assessment - Social and Environmental Study
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Survey Program
DAY 1 (25th October 2013)

Depart Abu Dhabi:

o Abu Dhabi – Paris:
Air France (AF 3801) Depart 02:10 / Arrive 07:35
o Paris – Conakry:
Air France (AF 748) Depart: 13:30 / Arrive 19:30
GAC to meet GHD at Conakry International Airport and transfer to GAC Guesthouse in
Conakry

DAY 2 (26th October 2013)

Depart Conakry approximately 06:30
Road transfer to Sangaredi in GAC vehicles
Arrive Sangaredi GAC Pioneer Camp approximately 14:00
Meet CBG representatives and undergo site safety induction
Sangaredi mine site visit focusing on safety, health and environment and meeting CBG
employees / suppliers.
Return to GAC Pioneer Camp for night.

DAY 3 (27th October 2013)

Sangaredi mine site visit with further insight into environmental and community
management. If possible meeting with local community representatives and local NGO’s
and government representatives (if available / appropriate).
Review of existing social and environmental management documentation, e.g. Operational
and Social Management Plan (OESMP) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
Return to GAC Pioneer Camp for night.

DAY 4 (28th October 2013)

Depart Sangaredi 07:00
Road transfer to Kamsar port facility in GAC vehicles
Arrive Kamsar approximately 09:00
CBG site safety induction upon arrival.
Kamsar port operations site visit focusing on safety, health and environment and meeting
CBG employees.
Kamsar community site visit focusing on community health and social impact.
Close out discussions on observations and cross check validation of observations against
site social and environmental management documentation.
Return to Kamsar Hotel for night.

DAY 5 (29th October 2013)

Depart Kamsar approximately 08:00
Road transfer to GAC Guesthouse in Conakry in GAC vehicles
GAC driver to transfer GHD personnel to Conakry International Airport approximately 16:00
Depart Conakry
o Conakry – Paris:

Shaheen Social and Environmental Impact Assessment - Social and Environmental Study
SHAHEEN ALUMINA REFINERY SEIA – SUPPLY CHAIN SURVEY (GUINEA)
Air France (AF 727) Depart 20:30 / Arrive 05:50
DAY 7 (1st November 2013)
o Paris – Conakry:
Air France (AF 3800) Depart: 11:00 / Arrive 20:40

Shaheen Social and Environmental Impact Assessment - Social and Environmental Study
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 620000 625000 630000 635000

1235000

1235000
CBG

N
Seilai
Kourawel
SILIDARA NORTH /
SILIDARA NORD
1089.17 ha CBG Conceptual closure plan/
Plan de fermeture conceptuel
DALAGALA (BOWAL 6)
696.66 ha 1584.28 ha
Legend / Légende
Daba Deposit limit - actual operation /
Gisement - opération actuelle

Other Deposit limit / Autre gisement

Mining Plan / Plan minier

MAOULÉ (BOWAL 9)
1800.84 ha 2011

2012
Sinch
2013
1230000

1230000
SILIDARA SOUTH /
Ndanta
ikho
u ré SILIDARA SUD 2014
p
Tia Para Gogo 299.78 ha
2015
TIAPIKOURÉ NORTH (BOWAL 8) /
TIAPIKOURÉ NORD (BOWAL 8)
2016
Bandodji 722.92 ha
oré 2017
B ou r Ndantari Dounsi

KOUNSI MADIOU WONGOUROU 2018

394.51 ha (BOWAL 16)
114.33 ha 2019
Sangaredi
Samayabé
SANGAREDI 2020
729.05 ha
BOURORÉ (BOWAL 12)

er
2021-2030

v
1795.53 ha

Ri
N.22

n
go
WESTERN RESERVE /

Ko
Hamdallaye RÉSERVE OCCIDENTALE

N
Sinthiorou SENEGAL MALI
241.11 ha
BOUNDOU WAADE
1221.33 ha
1225000

1225000
GUINEA-
BISSAU
Bo u Sangaredi
nd ou-
Fassali Wa
adé
GUINEA
Pétoun Boundou-Waadé
BIDIKOUM NORTH / Kamsar
Daroul PELLEL (BOWAL 55)
BIDIKOUM NORD 156.51 ha
PARAWI NORTH / 615.54 ha
PARAWI NORD
943.88 ha N.22 N'DANGARA
1474.33 ha SIERRA
BIDIKOUM CENTER / ATLANTIC LEONE

Pora
PARAWI SOUTH / Bourefi SEA
PARAWI SUD BIDIKOUM CENTRE
Gogore 504.79 ha 511.25 ha
Hore Fello
Lafou Baïla LIBERIA
Madina Kankalaré
Paravi La
fo u
Paraouol-Sitako METADATA / MÉTADONNÉES
Hore Lafou Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator, zone 28
KOOBI (BOWAL 22) Datum : WGS 84
Teli Bofi
416.48 ha Kantebade

ko
Timbi SOURCE:

Sita
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BIDIKOUM EAST /
WorldView-2 satellite (Spatial Resolution / Résolution spatiale: 0.5 m)
Dabhel BIDIKOUM EST
December 3, 2010
Parawol 263.34 ha
1220000

1220000
Diarinden Garanke BIDIKOUM SOUTH-WEST /
BIDIKOUM SUD-EST BIDIKOUM SOUTH / 0 700 1 400 2 100 m
185.54 ha BIDIKOUM SUD
283.48 ha
641.7 ha Scale / Échelle 1 : 70 000
Tiewere
Diarinden Rounde
150.04 ha 87.58 ha
Kalinko Guessore 66.05 ha

Deposits area and Mining plan 2011-2027 /

Superficie des gisements et plan minier 2011-2027

July 2011 / Juillet 2011 Figure 1.1

620000 625000 630000 635000

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