mine water management capability statement

mine water management capability statement

Purpose of Capability Statement This Capability Statement has been prepared to provide evidence to demonstrate that SRK Consulting (Australasia) Pty Ltd (SRK) has: Quality ISO 9001 Why choose SRK? Expertise: SRK employs specialists with local and international experience. Versatility: SRK provides a team of in-house and associate experts covering each specialist area to ensure a one-stop, seamless approach to problem solving. Substantial expertise relevant to all areas of mine water management Experience earned from project work across many different geographies and commodities Services that integrate key water and environmental disciplines. About SRK Consulting SRK is an independent, international group providing specialised consultancy services. Among SRK s clients are many of the world s mining companies, exploration companies, financial institutions, EPCM and construction firms and government bodies. Size: SRK can mobilise suitable teams to carry out diverse scopes of work. Reputation: SRK s reputation has been built up over many years and our reports and recommendations carry considerable weight amongst clients, stock markets, joint venture partners and banks. Local knowledge: SRK is a global company employing local experts who understand local, cultural and legislative practices. Focus: SRK studies focus on the areas of greatest risk and benefit, rather than indiscriminately addressing all issues in equal detail. Impartiality: SRK is employee-owned and therefore independent, leading to a wide acceptance by the international banking and investment community. Scope of Professional Services SRK offers focused advice and solutions to resource industries for the entire life cycle of a mining project, from exploration through to mine closure, for large and small projects, in most areas of the world, and across the full range of commodities. In other industries, SRK provides niche-focused services. Areas of expertise include: Exploration Open pit mining Geotechnics Geochemistry Water quality prediction and assessment Environmental Underground mining Groundwater and surface water Tailings and waste Corporate Services Project evaluation Mine closure Formed in Johannesburg in 1974, the SRK Group now employs some 1,600 staff internationally in over 50 permanent offices in 20 countries on 6 continents. A broad range of internationally recognised associate consultants complements the core staff. In Australia, SRK employs over 140 people in offices located in Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney. The SRK Group s independence is ensured by the fact that it is strictly a consultancy organisation, with ownership by staff. SRK does not hold equity in any project. This permits SRK s consultants to provide clients with conflict-free and objective support on crucial issues. Further information about SRK, in Australia and internationally, can be found on the SRK website: www.srk.com.au.

Project Experience and Capability is an essential activity present in all resources projects. SRK understands the importance of efficient mine water management planning and has a sound track record in the delivery of successful solutions to every stage mining project development - from exploration through to post-closure. Project development now occurs in the context of rising constraints imposed by factors including more stringent legislation, growing demand for land and concern for water security that calls for an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to mine water management. Client Project Year Location Scope of Services Barrick Gold National and International Mines 2008 - Australia & International BHP Billiton Cannington Mine Cloncurry area, Qld BHP Billiton BHP Billiton Crosslands Ltd Indomet Project (Haju) 2013 Kalimantan, Indonesia Yeelirrie Uranium Project 2011 Wiluna, WA Jack Hills Expansion Project 2013 Cue, WA Eastern Star Gas Bohena Gas Field 2012 Qld Evolution Mining Pajingo Gold Mine 2014 Qld GEMCO Groote Eylandt Mn 2013 Groote Eylandt, NT Gindalbie Metals Ltd Support services for internal environmental and audit of acquired sites and closure costing. Runoff estimation and water quality studies. studies. Geochemical assessment; mine water management and water balance modelling. Water quality and waste characterisation review and groundwater studies. management plan. Risk assessment of underground flooding. TSF seepage assessment and groundwater studies. Shine Iron Ore Project 2012 Yalgoo, WA Mine closure modelling. Hongsa Power Company Limited Hongsa Mine Hongsa, Lao PDR Iron Ore Holdings Bungaroo South 2012 WA Jupiter Mines Ltd Karara Mining Ltd Mt Ida Project Mt Mason Project 2011 Goldfields, WA Karara Iron Ore Project 2012 Yarra Yarra, WA ; and geochemical characterisation programme. management planning. Groundwater studies; mine water management planning and water balance modelling. modelling and design of TSF. Client Project Year Location Scope of Services Masan Limited Morobe Mining JV Nui Phao Mine Wafi/Golpu Cu-Ag Project Gullewa, Rocksteady, Deflector Thai Nguyen, Vietnam 2013 Papua New Guinea 2012 - Mutiny Gold 2013 Geraldton, WA Newcrest Telfer 2013 Telfer, WA AMD Testing. Northern Pacific Coal OK Tedi Mining Limited Panoramic Philex Mining Corporation Raub Australian Gold Mine Sdn Bhd Regis Amaam Coking Coal Project OK Tedi Mine Russia 2012-2013 Papua New Guinea Mt Henry Gold Project 2013 Norseman, WA Silangan Mine Raub Australian Gold Mine Surigao, Philippines Raub, Malaysia Garden Well, Erlistoun, Rosemont 2013 Laverton, WA Mine Weipa, Qld Mine 2013 Weipa, Qld Mine Weipa, Qld studies. Groundwater model development and trials (feflow model) for block caving. management plan. planning and water balance modelling. Groundwater investigations; packer testing and model development (feflow model) for waste rock dump stability assessment. Surface water drainage assessment. Groundwater field investigations. modelling. Geochemical characterisation programme. Mine water balance modelling; groundwater studies and sediment management planning. Mine closure planning hydrological studies. Artesian groundwater model development and trials (feflow model). Rio Tinto Iron Ore Hope Downs 4 2012 Hope Downs, WA Assessment of water quality. Vector Ltd Mt Dimer 2012 Koolyanobbing, WA Mine closure planning. Xstrata Copper Frieda River Project 2011 Papua New Guinea studies. Estimations of runoff, seepage and water quality and mine Xstrata Copper Mt Margaret Project 2013 Mt Isa, Qld water management. If you require detailed information on the abovementioned projects, contact communications@srk.com.au

SRK Mine Water Management Team Some of our senior team members with mine water management experience in the resources sector are highlighted below. The Mine Water Management team is supported, as necessary, by specialists from other disciplines, and by draftspersons and support staff. Ewan Wilson, Principal Consultant PhD, BSc (Civil Eng), MAusIMM, RPEQ Ewan Wilson has over 34 years experience in water resources consultancy to clients in the mining (coal & metalliferous), coal seam gas, industrial, public water supply, aid and agricultural sectors in Australia, Africa, Asia and North and South America. His technical experience includes hydraulic design, hydrology and project management support to all key stages of mining project development, from exploration through to post-closure. He is a regular contributor to due diligence reviews on mine water management. He has facilitated on-site water risk and efficiency audit workshops in Australia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and the USA. John Chapman, Principal Consultant MSc & BSc (Chemical Engineering) John Chapman has more than 26 years of relevant experience and has developed multidisciplinary skills relating to mining environmental impacts assessment and environmental controls. He is a recognised expert in ARD assessment and prediction, mine waste characterisation and management, and mine closure with recent project experience in Australia, South East Asia, Canada, USA and Europe. John has facilitated enterprise-wide risk assessment workshops, undertaken due diligence and environmental risk assessments for a wide range of mining projects. David Whiting, Principal Consultant MSc (Hydrogeology and Groundwater Management), BAppSc Hons (Geology and Environment Studies), MAusIMM, MIAH David Whiting has over 15 years experience in conducting and managing groundwater investigations for mining, gas and civil infrastructure projects.the studies are in mine groundwater control, rock mass depressurisation, water supply, subsurface investigations for impoundment structures and environment impact assessment. Environmental hydrogeological assessments include characterisation of tailings dam seepage, contaminant transport, dewatering impacts, surface groundwater interaction, monitoring programmes and data review and compliance. Juanita Martin, Principal Consultant MEng (Water ), BEng (Civil), MIEAust, MAusIMM Juanita Martin has more20 years experience in design, coordination and supervision of projects for the mining and civil industry. Her experience includes conceptual through to detailed design. Her key areas of expertise are in water management for mining infrastructure channels, ponds, culverts, spillways; the design of embankments for tailings and dams, storage capacity evaluation, water balance and hydrology studies, catchment areas and basin characteristics, climatic evaluation and determination of storm events. Luke Esprey, Senior Consultant PhD, MSc (Hydrology), BSc Hons, MAusIMM Luke Esprey has 16 years experience with consulting to clients in the mining, agricultural, silvicultural and urban sectors. His specific experience includes environmental assessment, water resources, catchment management and land use analysis. He has a background in GIS and hydrology and has completed several major flood studies for resources projects in areas prone to extreme rainfall events. He is a regular contributor on hydrology to due diligence reviews in the mining sector. In addition, Luke has extensive experience in mine closure and rehabilitation where his expertise is in closure legislation, planning, and post-mining hydrology and land use. If you require a detailed resume, please contact communications@srk.com.au

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