ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Environmental Management Programme Reports
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An Environmental Management Programme (EMP) is compiled to meet the environmental requirements and directives under the new Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (Act 28 of 2002). GCS has extensive experience in advising clients on the required environmental steps that need to be taken for the application for a new mining licence or an amendment to their existing mining licence. Services offered in this regard include:
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EMPs and Site Monitoring
The
appointment of Environmental Control Officers (ECO) to monitor and
report on the activities of a project is becoming commonplace. Central
to the success of an ECOs role in a project is the requirement that
there be a comprehensive , approved Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) in place. Further, it is important that the Proponent be mindful
of the project environmental requirements so that they may be adequately
costed in the budget. GCS offer the following services in this regard:
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Environmental Impact Assessment
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Projects
involving a change of land use, construction or upgrading of infrastructure,
and storage/handling of hazardous substances, are amongst a number
of listed activities that are required to follow the Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) Process. GCS have valuable experience in
this field and, as independent consultants, are able to guide Proponents
through the EIA Process. GCS offer the following services relating
to EIAs:
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Rehabilitation and Reclamation Investigations
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Rehabilitation,
revegetation and/or reclamation plans are essential mitigation and
management strategies for most projects, whether in the agricultural,
mining, industrial, tourism, or infrastructure development sectors.
As a result there is a demand for innovative and cost effective
rehabilitation, revegetation and reclamation solutions for either
pollution control, aesthetic or restorative purposes. GCS are able
to offer the following specialist advice:
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Public & Community Participation
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Besides
being a statutory requirement of the IEM and EIA processes, the
involvement of the public and local communities is integral to the
success of any project. GCS have gained valuable experience while
conducting I&AP and Community consultation programmes for a
range of project types. GCS understand the need to develop original
methodologies, ensure attention to detail, always appear professional
and meet the participation needs of I&APs and Community members.
Typically, a public participation programme will involve:
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Environmental AuditingOrganisations of all kinds are increasingly concerned about achieving and demonstrating sound environmental performance by controlling the impacts of their activities, products or services on the environment. GCS have environmental staff who are able to offer a range of environmental auditing services to the mining, industrial, retail and tourism sectors.
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Environmental Risk & LiabilityEnvironmental risks and liabilities are vital considerations for the purchase and acquisition or ownership of an existing operation. It is essential for the purchaser or owner to be appraised of the actual and potential financial implications, environmental approval obstacles and future environmental obligations. Through due diligence auditing, GCS have assisted numerous companies to make informed decisions.
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