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Oz Minerals

Preparation of an environmental and social baseline for OZ Minerals' proposed nickel exploration activities in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (IMAR), China.

The study involves conducting an environmental baseline of the exploration license area in advance of any future exploration activities or site disturbance. It is understood that the results of the study will form the baseline for any future site disturbance incurred by OZ Minerals.

Sino-Lao Aluminum Corporation Ltd. (SLACO)

Conduct of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and prepare a detailed Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan for a proposed bauxite mine, alumina refinery and aluminum smelter in southern Lao PDR.

Provide specialist advice into the environment and rehabilitation components of the Feasibility Study, including stand-alone specialist reports such as a Health Impact Assessment (HIA), Cultural Heritage Investigation Report, Physical Cultural Resources (PCR) Survey and a Road Upgrade and Transportation Assessment.

Nam Theun Power Company (NTPC)
Government of Lao PDR

Earth Systems was contracted to provide technical assistance and capacity building to the Government of Lao's Environmental Management Unit (EMU) for the Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project. The Nam Theun 2 Project is a large-scale (> 1,000 MW installed capacity) World Bank funded hydropower project located in southern Lao PDR.

The EMU is responsible for ensuring the environmental compliance of the project. It undertakes routine construction and operation monitoring and review of project documents, technical reports and site-specific environment plans. The EMU also meets regularly with the NTPC and other stakeholders to resolve any environmental issues. Earth Systems provides day-to-day support and capacity building to the EMU that staff are capable of fulfilling their responsibilities.

SinoHydro

In association with Norconsult, prepare an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of the Pay Lay Hydropower Project, a proposed run-of-river dam on the main-stream of the Mekong River.

Through this assessment, Earth Systems provided technical information on environmental and social aspects of the Project, and provided advice regarding management and mitigation measures required in project design. Management implications were assessed for both the natural environment and the social environment. Environmental and social management and monitoring requirements were then outlined. A preliminary resettlement evaluation was also conducted.

Port Philip City Council

The City of Port Phillip engaged Earth Systems to undertake a detailed assessment of the risks climate change poses to the City. The study investigated a variety of climate variables such as intense rainfall, higher maximum temperatures, storm surge and sea level rise and their respective impacts for 2020, 2050 and 2100. GIS mapping was undertaken, using the latest topographic data to model storm surge and stormwater flood risk. High resolution aerial photography maps were produced to visualise future climate change scenarios. The detailed and localised risk assessment provided the City of Port Phillip with a number of specific recommendations relating to areas of planning, infrastructure management and capacity building.