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CURRICULUM VITAE

WERNER PETRICK

Technical Director & Environmental Assessment Manager

Discipline, Namibia

QUALIFICATIONS

B.Eng 1995 Civil

Masters 2004 Environmental Management

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EXPERTISE Environmental

Management Environmental (and social)

Impact Assessments (EIAs) Environmental Feasibility

studies Stakeholder Management Environmental

Management system (EMS)

Environmental Auditing Environmental Training

and capacity building Mine Closure

I have over 22 years of work experience. The first 3 years I was working as an engineer (civil) but already became involved with environmental related projects. The following 19 years (+) I’ve been working in the environmental management field with experience in environmental impact assessments (EIAs), general environmental management and implementation, environmental management systems (EMS), waste management, environmental compliance, training, stakeholder engagement and capacity building, mine closure and rehabilitation, environmental auditing and monitoring as well as due diligence. My experience is based on work conducted as a consultant (current position) as well as working for industry (i.e. implementing environmental requirements, etc.). Sectors of experience include: exploration or production phases of large mining projects, power generation including renewable power initiatives and hybrid power plants, transmission lines, water supply & sanitation, petrochemical industry, linear infrastructure including roads and rail, port related projects, chemical handling and storage, large irrigation projects, etc.

With SLR I am a Technical Director and managing the Environmental Assessment Team and associated activities in Namibia.

PROJECTS

European Investment Bank and NamPower: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Project in Namibia.

2017

Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the EIA process (including stakeholder engagement, managing specialists, etc.) and compiling reports.

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Shell Namibia Upstream BV holds PEL 39, which is located adjacent to the southernmost Namibian offshore border with South Africa. Shell is proposing to drill one or possibly two exploration wells in the northern portion of the licence area. (2017)

2017 Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the EIA process (including stakeholder engagement, PPP and report review).

Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the EIA process (including stakeholder engagement, PPP and report review).

Igneous Mining (PTY) LTD Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) Renewal for small scale mining activities on ML 135 in Sarusus Area, Skeleton Cost Park 2016 Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the ECC Renewal Process.

NAMPARKS Environmental Scoping Report for Infrastructure Development: Amendment for the proposed Addition of Entrance Gate , Tourist Reception, Staff Housing at Mudumu

2016

Gecko Salt (Pty) Ltd Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed Cape Cross Salt Project.

2016

NRE holds the EPL at Lofdal located west of Khorixas, exploring for rare earth. They wish to apply for a mining license in 2016, for which an EIA would is required.

2015- 2016

Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the ECC Renewal Process.

Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner for the EIA amendment process required for infrastructure development.



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Impacts of the TSF and related dust dispersion on biota and desert ecology. 2015 - 2016

Managing the process and coordinating various specialists for input into the study (i.e. vegetation, air quality, biological soil crust, invertebrates and hyperspectral work). Compiling consolidated report summarising all the findings.

Feasibility study for a railway line between Windhoek and Katutura.

Feasibility study for a railway line between Windhoek and Okahandja. (2015 – 2016)

Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the environmental Screening process (including limited stakeholder engagement, managing specialists, etc.) and compiling reports.

Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the environmental Screening process (including limited stakeholder engagement, managing specialists, etc.) and compiling reports.

Swakop Uranium is developing the Husab Mine in the Erongo Region of Namibia (70 km north-east of the Walvis Bay port). The reagents and chemicals that will be used in the processing plant will be imported through the port of Walvis Bay. It will be sourced in advance and stored in Manica warehouse facility (on a temporary basis – “phase 1 project”) and container yard in the industrial area of Walvis Bay. (2015)

2015 Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the EIA process (including stakeholder engagement, managing specialists, etc.) and compiling reports. (2015)


The members of the Sand Miners Association have been mining sand from the Swakop River, within the Swakopmund Municipal boundaries, for many years. The sand they mine supplies Swakopmund, Long Beach and Walvis Bay with sand for construction purposes. The Sand Miners Association has had to look for an alternate source of sand for construction activities in their area and EIA had to be done. (2015)

2015 Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the EIA process (including stakeholder engagement, managing specialists, etc.) and compiling reports.


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Swakop Uranium is developing the Husab Mine in the Erongo Region of Namibia (70 km north-east of the Walvis Bay port). The reagents and chemicals that will be used in the processing plant will be imported through the port of Walvis Bay. It will be sourced in advance and stored in a warehouse facility within the boundaries of NamPort’s harbour area (long term – “phase 2” project). (2015)


NRE holds the EPL at Lofdal located west of Khorixas, exploring for rare earth. They wish to apply for a mining license in 2016, for which an EIA would be required. The baseline environment needs to be described in detail to feed into such an EIA process.( 2015)

Compile the environmental baseline project plan. Manage specialists and develop Baseline data/report with input from various specialists.

Swakop Uranium is developing the Husab Mine in the Erongo Region of Namibia (70 km north-east of the Walvis Bay port). The EMP needs to be implemented during construction Swakop Uranium and their contractors. It further needs to be rolled out into a management system for operations. ( 2015)

Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the various EIA processes and compiling reports. Provide guidance and support to Environmental Control Officer(s), training to ECOs and contractors. Develop EMS procedures and other relevant documentation.

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B2Gold is developing the Otjikoto (gold mine) Project, located approximately 70 km north-east of Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. B2 Gold proposed to develop a landfill site (waste disposal facility) on site to cater for non-hazardous waste. They also proposed to construct and operate an on-site (heavy fuel oil) Power Plant. ( 2013-2014)


B2Gold applied for Mining Licence (ML 169) to developed the Otjikoto (gold mine) Project, located approximately 70 km north-east of Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. As part of the ML application process, a detail EIA process needs to be conducted. (2012-2013)

Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the EIA process (including stakeholder engagement, managing specialists, etc.) and compiling reports. The Scoping phase was already completed by another company. SLR (in corporation with the other company) completed the EIA process – i.e. assessment phase. Develop Mine Closure Framework.

Arandis Power proposed to construct and operate a ‘hybrid’ thermal/PV plant with the maximum output capacity of 120 MW. (2014)


Various exploration companies planning to conduct exploration activities on the EPLs they hold. Prior the activities commencing, and EIA process needs to be conducted. (2013-2015)

Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the EIA process (including stakeholder engagement, managing specialists, etc.) and compiling reports. Also review of reports.

Development of the proposed Commissiekraal Coal Mine including services and associated infrastructure. (2015)

Compile EIA Scoping Report.

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Various Mining and exploration companies across Namibia. ( 2012-2015)

Provide various services and support to various mining and exploration companies, including amongst others external audits, training, rehabilitation planning, compiling EMS procedures and other relevant documents, compile environmental performance reports, etc.

Various Mining and exploration projects as well as infrastructure projects across Namibia. (2012-2015)

Review process and reports for various projects managed by other SLR environmental practitioners, including amongst others rail sidings; Nanomill which will produce 150,000 tons rebar’s and billets per year from scrap steel; Okorusu Fluorspar Mine expansion; Offshore exploration drilling (Murphy); water and waste water treatment facilities EIA and EMPs; Dundee Precious Metal Tsumeb Hazardous Waste Site expansion; Walvis Bay Salt Holdings Expansion; etc.

Mining Pietersite (gemstone) on Mining License (ML) 57 in the Kunene Region, north-central Namibia. (2013)


TransNamib plans to transport sulphuric by rail from Dundee Precious Metals (Tsumeb) to Rössing Uranium Mine and to Walvis Bay. (2014)

Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the EIA processes and compiling reports.

It is envisaged that the Z20 uranium deposit would be mined as a satellite open pit as it contains uranium bearing alaskite rocks, utilising conventional blast, load and haul methodology. An infrastructure corridor would need to be established to link the Z20 site to the existing Rössing Uranium Mine across the Khan River. (2012-2013)

Managing the EIA processes and compiling reports in a ‘joint venture’ with Aurecon.

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A new Desalination Plant (located approximately 6 km north of Swakopmund, at the premises of the existing Swakopmund Salt Works.) to supply water to the for Rössing Uranium Mine. The plant will have a design capacity of 8,800 m3/day. (2014)

Managing the SEIA processes and compiling reports in a ‘joint venture’ with Aurecon.

Environmental Screening/ fatal flaw analysis for the proposed expansion of coal at the Walvis Bay Harbour.

(2012)


Arandis Power proposes to develop an independent power generation plant east of the town of Arandis, located in the Erongo Region, Namibia. Arandis Power is proposing a power station with a nominal output capacity of approximately 120MW which utilises reciprocating engines. Arandis Power will utilise a residual fuel known as heavy fuel oil (HFO) and recycled oil from a waste oil recycling plant.

(2012)

Lead Environmental Assessment Practitioner managing the EIA process (including

stakeholder engagement, managing specialists, etc.) and compiling reports.

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Operational Uranium Mine in Namibia Naukluft National Park. (2009-2012)

Specialist environmental support to ensure EIAs for expansion projects are correctly managed and implemented. Also to provide provide support, guidance and management in terms of environmental management implementation at the mine i.e. EMS development and implementation; mine closure and restoration strategy; environmental training; etc.).

Multiple clients/projects including petrochemical, mining, linear infrastructure including, amongst other:

Port expansions and development (Port Elizabeth, Coega and Richards Bay);

Water treatment plants;

Etc.

(2004 - 2009)

Project manager (EIAs, EMPs, audits, etc) and/or

Reviewer (EIAs, EMPs) and/or

Compile other Environmental Reports and/or

Stakeholder management

Gautrain Rapid Rail Link(2006-2007)

Appointed (on contract basis) to provide specialist input into the very challenging EIA processes and EMP development for the project. Also appointed as the Environmental Manager for the Bombela Turnkey Contractor, the managing contractor, for the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link Project.

Various Petrochemical related projects for Sasol Technology, including amongst other:

New/upgrading of Petrochemical plants;

Tanks and Tank Farms;

High pressure gas pipelines;

Crude oil supply;

Natural Gas Expansion and Natural Gas tie-in;

Roads;

Etc.

(1999 – 2004)

Responsible for coordinating various EIAs and implementing the EMPs. Development and improvement of ISO14001 EMS. Audits, training, capacity building, etc. (Full time appointed by Sasol Technology).

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Various Environmental & Geotechnical Engineering related projects for African including amongst others:

Pipeline projects;

Parking area and lateral support at the Johannesburg International Airport;

Water reticulation;

Power plants;

Weigh bridges;

Evaporation ponds;

Bulk sewage systems;

Road projects;

Shopping centres;

Service Stations;

Etc.

Responsible for various Environmental & Geotechnical Engineering related designs, investigations and report writing. (Full time appointed by Africon).

MEMBERSHIPS

EAPAN Certified as a lead environmental practitioner and a reviewer under the Environmental Assessment Professional of Namibia (Membership No.114)

PUBLICATIONS

University of Pretoria Paper on the integration of the EIA process with the project execution model through the University of Pretoria.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

MATTHEW HEMMING

TECHNICAL DISCIPLINE MANAGER

Environmental Management Planning & Approvals, South Africa

QUALIFICATIONS

MSc 2001 MSc (Conservation Biology), with distinction, from University of CapeTown

BSc (Agric) 1999 BSc (Agriculture) in Wildlife Science, with Zoology major, from University of Natal (PMB) f qualification here. Delete any unused rows

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EXPERTISE Environmental legislation

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental planning & licensing

Waste management

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental training

Matthew is a Senior Environmental Consultant with SLR and has over 12 years’ experience as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner within the environmental consulting field. Matthew is well versed in the authorisation and compliance requirements of all South African environmental legislation. He is currently the Technical Discipline Manager for SLR’s Environmental Management, Planning & Approvals team.

He has managed a wide range of licensing projects including environmental authorisations, water use license and waste management license applications, mainly in the waste management, gas exploration, mining, industrial and electricity generation sectors. His role included project management and co-ordination; specialist and engineering team management; environmental impact assessment; and co-ordination, facilitation and undertaking of stakeholder engagement processes, including for contentious projects.

In recent years Matthew has focussed on the onshore oil and gas sector and also in assisting clients with waste management legislation and implementing projects up the waste management hierarchy. He also conducts or manages feasibility assessments, compliance audits, risk assessments, performance assessments, closure cost estimates and due diligence work.

PROJECTS

Oil and Gas

Afro Energy (Pty) Ltd - Onshore exploration right applications, South Africa (2016 to 2017)

Afro Energy lodged two applications with the Petroleum Agency of South Africa for Exploration Rights to explore for petroleum products across various onshore areas.

Matthew was the overall project manager, responsible for ensuring that the EIA process meet the legislative and client requirements.

Rhino Oil and Gas Exploration South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Onshore exploration right applications, South Africa (2015 to 2017)

Rhino Oil & Gas Exploration South Africa lodged five applications with the Petroleum Agency of South Africa for Exploration Rights to explore for petroleum products across various onshore areas in the eastern regions of South Africa.

Matthew was the Environmental Assessment Practitioner responsible for the EIA process required to inform the application for environmental authorisation in terms of NEMA. Matthew managed the environmental impact assessment as well as an extensive public consultation process.

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Centlube (Pty) Ltd - Blending Plant at Wadeville (2014 to 2016)

Centlube own an oil and lubricant blending and packaging facility in Wadeville that was operating without the required environmental authorisations.

Matthew was the Environmental Assessment Practitioner responsible for the Section 24G process required to inform the rectification application for environmental authorisation in terms of both the ECA and NEMA.

Energy Oil (Pty) Ltd - Waste oil recycling plant at Wadeville (2014 to 2016)

Energy Oil own a waste oil recycling facility in Wadeville that was operating without the required waste management licence.

Matthew was the Environmental Assessment Practitioner responsible for the Section 24G process required to inform the rectification application for environmental authorisation in terms of NEM:WA.

Afro Energy (Pty) Ltd - Onshore exploration right applications, South Africa (2013 to 2014)

Kinetiko Energy lodged three applications with the Petroleum Agency of South Africa for Exploration Rights to explore for petroleum products across various onshore areas in the eastern regions of South Africa.

Matthew was the Environmental Assessment Practitioner responsible for the EIA process required to inform the application for environmental authorisation in terms of the MPRDA.

Badimo Gas (Pty) Ltd - Onshore exploration right applications, South Africa (2010 to 2013)

Kinetiko Energy lodged 12 applications with the Petroleum Agency of South Africa for Exploration Rights to explore for petroleum products across various onshore areas around Volksrust and Amersfoort, South Africa.

Matthew was the Environmental Assessment Practitioner responsible for the EIA process required to inform the application for environmental authorisation in terms of the MPRDA.

Industry

EnviroServ Waste Management - Holfontein Extension: Integrated Waste Management

Facility, Gauteng (2014 to 2017)

EnviroServ intended to expand the facilities at their Holfontein Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility to include a range of additional disposal, recycling, recovery and treatment activities. The project was withdrawn.

Matthew was the Environmental Assessment Practitioner responsible for the integrated EIA process required to inform the applications for authorisation made in terms of NEMA, NEMWA, NWA and NEMAQA.

Rappa Holdings - Homestead Road operations, South Africa (2014 to 2017)

Rappa operates a facility that specialises in the recovery of gold from various materials and wastes acquired from mining and mineral processing operations. Some of the facilities and activities may pose risk to the water resource and thus require a water use licence.

Matthew was the project manager responsible for the integrated water use licence application made in terms of the NWA.

EnviroServ Waste Management - Shongweni Landfill Site, Durban (2012 to 2017)

EnviroServ own and operate the Shongweni Landfill Site in terms of a waste management licence. EnviroServ made application to the Department of Water and Sanitation for a water use licence in terms of the National Water Act.


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EnviroServ Waste Management – Holfontein Hazardous Waste Disposal Site, Gauteng (2013 to 2016)

EnviroServ own and operate the Holfontein Hazardous Waste Disposal Site in terms of a waste management licence. EnviroServ made application to the Department of Water and Sanitation for a water use licence in terms of the National Water Act.


Scaw South Africa - Electrical Cogeneration

Power Plant and Ash

Disposal Facility, Union Junction (2011 to 2015)

Scaw proposed to establish a 67 MW Electrical Cogeneration Power Plant and Ash

Disposal Facility at their Union Junction facility. The Ash Disposal Facility was designed to cater for power plant ash and other Scaw wastes.

Matthew was the Environmental Assessment Practitioner responsible for the integrated EIA process required to inform the applications for authorisation made in terms of NEMA, NEMWA and NEMAQA.

EnviroServ Waste Management – Treatment technologies at Holfontein, Port Elizabeth (2011 to 2012)

EnviroServ proposed to introduce a range of technologies for the recycling, recovery and treatment of wastes at the Holfontein Hazardous Waste Disposal Site, Gauteng.

Matthew was the Environmental Assessment Practitioner responsible for the EIA process required to inform the application for authorisation made in terms of the NEMWA.

EnviroServ Waste Management – Treatment technologies at Aloes, Port Elizabeth (2011 to 2012)

EnviroServ proposed to introduce a range of technologies for the recycling, recovery and treatment of wastes at the Aloes Landfill Site, Port Elizabeth.


EnviroServ Waste Management – Treatment technologies at Shongweni, Durban (2011 to 2012)

EnviroServ proposed to introduce a range of technologies for the recycling, recovery and treatment of wastes at the Shongweni Landfill Site, Durban.


Mining

Tronox Limited - Port Durnford Prospecting Rights, KwaZulu-Natal (2015)

Tronox hold prospecting rights over an area at Port Durnford and required

investigations into the environmental features of the area to inform decision-making

on future mining right applications.

Matthew was the environmental scientist responsible for Environmental Sensitivity

Study, Risk Review and Findings report.

Kumba Iron Ore - Kolomela Mine, Postmasburg (2014)

Matthew project managed the compilation of a waste management strategy for the

Kolomela Mine.

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Tronox Limited - Port Durnford Prospecting Rights, KwaZulu-Natal (2015)

Tronox hold prospecting rights over an area at Port Durnford and required

investigations into the environmental features of the area to inform decision-making

on future mining right applications.

Matthew undertook a gap analysis of Specialist Studies previously compiled for the

Port Durnford area.

MEMBERSHIPS

SACNASP Registered with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions as a Professional Natural Scientist (PrSciNat) in Environmental Science (400155/17)

IWMSA Member of the Institute of Waste Management South Africa (20112082)

Committee member on the KZN branch of the IWMSA

IAIAsa Member of the International Association of Impact Assessors (1753)

PUBLICATIONS

The EAP, EIAs and our opportunity to effect change, not climate change, Synergistics Energy. IAIA Paper, 2008

The MV Treasure oil spill and its effect on the African Penguin, Spheniscus demersus, at Robben Island, South Africa. University of Cape Town. MSc Dissertation, 2001.

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