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Annual
BOLIDEN TARA MINES LIMITED
INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS LICENCE (IEL) P0516-03
2015 Annual Environmental Report
March 2016
Annual
Contents Section 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Annual Environmental Report (AER) Overview ...................................................................... 1
1.2 Facility Information Summary ................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Description of Facility Activities .............................................................................................. 1
1.4 Environmental, Energy, Health & Safety Policy Statement .................................................... 2
Section 2 Management of the Activity ............................................................................................... 4
2.1 Environmental Management System .................................................................................... 4
2.2 Environmental Complaints / Incidents ................................................................................... 4
2.3 Compliance with IEL Conditions .............................................................................................. 5
2.4 Energy Efficiency / Resource Usage ........................................................................................ 5
Section 3 Summary of Monitoring Information............................................................................ 12
3.1 Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) ................................................................... 12
3.2 Emissions to Atmosphere ..................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Emissions to Water ............................................................................................................... 13
3.4 Waste Management ............................................................................................................. 14
3.4.1 Disposal/Recovery of Waste on-site ............................................................................. 14
3.4.2 Waste Disposal in the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) .................................................... 14
3.4.3 Disposal / Recovery of Hazardous and Other Wastes off-site ..................................... 15
3.4.4 Waste Disposal in the Landfill Area .............................................................................. 16
3.5 Summary of Monitoring Information ............................................................................................. 18
3.5.1 Surface Water Monitoring ................................................................................................ 18
3.5.2 Groundwater Monitoring .................................................................................................. 18
3.5.3 Ambient Air Monitoring .................................................................................................... 19
3.5.4 Noise Monitoring Summary Report .................................................................................. 19
3.5.5 Vibration Summary Report ............................................................................................... 20
3.5.6 Monitoring of Tailings Management Facility (TMF) .......................................................... 20
Annual
Section 4 Financial Provision and Environmental Liabilities ......................................................... 20
4.1 Financial Provision for Mine Closure Plan .............................................................................. 20
4.2 Environmental Liabilities ....................................................................................................... 21
Section 5 License Specific Reports Information ................................................................................ 22
IEL Condition 6.14 ............................................................................................................................. 22
IEL Condition 6.12.1 .......................................................................................................................... 22
IEL Condition 9.4.5 ............................................................................................................................ 22
Hydro-environmental Review of the TMF ........................................................................................ 23
TMF Annual Safety Audit Inspection Report ..................................................................................... 23
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Section 1 Introduction
1.1 Annual Environmental Report (AER) Overview
Boliden Tara Mines Limited (BTML) operates under EPA Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL) Registration No. P0516-03. This Annual Environmental Report (AER) was prepared in accordance with IEL Condition 11.9 and with reference to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance on Annual Environmental Reporting. It relates to the calendar year 2015 and provides a summary of environmental information from the facility for the period from the 1st January to 31st December 2015. Emissions data and off-site transfers of waste have been reported through the PRTR Emissions Reporting Workbook (presented in Appendix 1). Specific environmental information is reported in the EPA summary templates (presented in Appendix 2).
1.2 Facility Information Summary
Licence Registration No. IEL P0516-03
Operator Name Boliden Tara Mines Limited
Operator Address Knockumber, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland.
National Grid Reference (12 digit 6E,6N)
Main Site: 284,877 E, 267,985 N Tailings Facility: 285,100 E, 271,545 N
NACE Code 0729
Main Economic Activity Mining of non-ferrous metal ore
Class of Activity Schedule 1 Class 1.3 (a) Class 1.3 (b)
RBME Risk Category A2
1.3 Description of Facility Activities
BTML main activities include exploration, mining, processing, shipping of concentrates and the storage of related tailings waste.
BTML, the largest operating zinc mine in Europe, is located at Knockumber, 2 km west of
Navan in County Meath. The mine exploits a Zn-Pb orebody which lies between 50 and
1000 metres below the surface and extends over an area of 6.5 kilometres by 1.5
kilometers. Development of the orebody commenced in 1973 and production mining
and processing has been in operation since 1977.
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In 2015 BTML produced 2.2 million tonnes of ore, resulting in 277,000 tonnes of zinc
and lead concentrate.
Ore production encompasses the drilling, blasting and removal of the ore from
underground deposits. Broken ore is delivered to one of five underground primary
crushers and reduced in size to <150 millimetres before being hoisted to the surface.
Ore is then fed to an Autogenous grinding mill which grinds the ore to a fine powder
which is then pumped as aqueous slurry to metallurgic flotation cells in the main
Processing plant.
Within the flotation cells, galena (Lead sulphide) and sphalerite (Zinc sulphide) are
differentially separated, while undesirable minerals such as pyrite are depressed. Once
the target minerals have been extracted the waste stream, otherwise known as tailings
is cycloned to separate the coarse sand fraction from the finer slimes fraction. The
coarse fraction of tailings is stabilised, chemically and physically, by mixing with cement
and is pumped underground to backfill mined out areas.
The remaining fines fraction tailings is pumped as an aqueous slime to the Tailings
Storage Facility (TSF) located 3 km north of the processing plant in the townland of
Randalstown (Grid ref: E 285,100, N 271,545 Irish National Grid). The TSF encloses a
footprint area of approximately 180 hectares. The facility serves as containment for
tailings to settle and consolidate, as well as a treatment storage area for the water which
is circulated back to the processing plant at Knockumber for re-use. On an annual basis
approximately 1.2 million tonnes of tailings are deposited for permanent storage in the
TSF.
1.4 Environmental, Energy, Health & Safety Policy Statement
Boliden Tara Mines Ltd, part of the Swedish Boliden AB group, operates Europe’s
largest zinc mine at Navan, County Meath, with approximately 570 employees. Tara
Mines’ main activities include exploration, mining, processing, shipping of concentrates
and the storage of related tailings waste.
Boliden Tara Mines Ltd. aims to achieve the highest standards in environmental, energy
and health and safety management (EEHS) and believes that good EEHS performance is
integral to the sustainability and future success of the company. This combined policy
integrates our Environmental, Energy, Health & Safety commitments and outlines our
aims to maintain a safe work place and improve the competitiveness of the company by
minimising the environmental impacts and improving the energy efficiency of our
operations.
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In order to achieve our EEHS goals we will:
Commit to prevention of injury, ill health, prevention of pollution and improved
energy efficiency.
Commit to continual improvement in environmental protection, energy
performance and EEHS management and performance.
Provide all necessary information and resources to achieve our EEHS objectives
and targets and successfully implement and maintain the EEHS management
systems.
Comply with all relevant EEHS legislation and other requirements.
Identify, assess, prioritise and actively manage significant environmental and
energy aspects and health and safety risks.
Establish and continually review EEHS objectives and targets through regular
EEHS team meetings and management reviews.
Prevent, minimise and control our EEHS impacts and improve performance
through best practice, planning, design, investment, maintenance, operation and
workplace procedures.
Support the purchase of environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products and services.
Ensure that our EEHS policy is communicated to all employees and contractors and is made available to the public and interested parties.
Communicate with employees, communities, businesses and government to achieve better understanding of environmental, energy and health & safety issues.
Promote innovation and creativity and co-operate with relevant bodies and
stakeholders to improve our EEHS management and performance.
This policy will be regularly reviewed to ensure that Tara Mines remains a safe and
sustainable operation that is world class in terms of environmental protection and
energy efficiency and will continue to make a significant and positive contribution to the
Irish economy.
Stefan Romedahl
General Manager
Boliden Tara Mine Limited
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Section 2 Management of the Activity
2.1 Environmental Management System
Environmental Management has always been at the core of operations at Tara since the
development of the mine in 1973. Today Tara’s Environmental Management System
(EMS) ensures the company achieves best practice in all areas of environmental
management and compliance and is accredited to ISO 14001:2004 EMS. All company
activities and emissions are controlled, operated and maintained as set out in conditions
of IEL P0516-03.
Tara’s Environmental, Energy, Health and Safety Policy is the driver for implementing
and improving the Company's EMS. As part of this commitment, the company has
ensured the necessary resources have been made available. These resources include
human resources, specialized skills, organizational infrastructure, technology and
financial resources.
Tara is always looking at new ways to improve environmental management on site and
reduce its impacts on the environment. Continual improvement is managed through
Environmental Management Programme’s (EMP). A review of the EMP for 2015 is
presented in EPA summary templates in Appendix 2.
A proposed Programme of environmental objectives and targets for 2016 is presented
in Tables 2.1 below.
2.2 Environmental Complaints / Incidents
There were a total of 9 complaints received during 2015. All complaints are responded
to in an appropriate manner. Of complaints received; 6 were in relation to ground
vibration resulting from underground blasting and 3 in relation to potential noise
sources arising from site activity. Details of complaints received are presented in AER
summary templates in Appendix 2.
There were two incidents with environmental impact during 2015 and one exceedance
of an ELV; details are presented in AER summary templates in Appendix 2. All
environmental incidents are reported to the Environmental Department who in turn
deals with the notification to the necessary regulatory bodies. All incidents are
investigated and appropriate corrective and preventative response carried out.
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2.3 Compliance with IEL Conditions
There were two Compliance Investigations during 2015;
C1000975 in relation to IEL Condition 12.3.1, failure to having a fully detailed and
costed CRAMP to the satisfaction of the Agency. A full review of closure plan and closure
costings for both the TMF and mine site was carried out and submitted to the Agency in
May 2015.
CI000893 in relation to IEL Condition 6.10 and not performing integrity testing of the
reclaim water and tailings pipelines. Hydrostatic testing of both pipelines will be
performed in 1 and 2 Q 2016 respectively.
There were two non-compliance noted by the Agency in relation to a site visit
(Reference No SV02544) both relating to outstanding reports;
NC0004056 with IEL Condition 6.17.2, failure to submit a proposal for a Mine Water
Management Plan for management of all mine and groundwater in the Nevinstown
mine area. This plan has subsequently been submitted to the Agency and deals with the
prevention of contamination of groundwater prior to its discharge at SW2.
NC004500 with IEL Condition 8.12.13, a compliant Safety Manual for the operation of
Tailings Facility. The operating manual entitled "TSF Operation, Maintenance and
Surveillance Manual" was not in date and did not include the recent Stage 5A and 5B
developments. This manual has since been updated and is available for inspection.
2.4 New Developments during 2015
A technical amendment in relation to dissolved Antimony in the primary discharge SW1
to the River Boyne was approved in October 2015.
A second point source emission of groundwater, Emission Reference Point SW2, to the
River Blackwater was commissioned during 2015.
2.5 Energy Efficiency / Resource Usage
BTML became a member of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's LIEN network
in 1995 and joined SEAIs' Energy Agreements Programme in 2007. Tara became
certified to the international energy management standard ISO 50001 in 2012 putting
Tara at the forefront of Energy Management Systems (EnMS) in the mining sector.
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Energy efficiency and reductions in CO2 emissions are an essential part of the
Company’s campaign towards sustainable development and through our ISO 50001
certified energy management system, energy efficient improvement projects are
continually identified, evaluated and implemented where feasible.
In 2015, Tara developed and implemented an innovative ESCO energy efficiency project
in the Mine Dry as part of SEAIs’ Exemplar Programme under the National Energy
Services framework which is aimed at establishing energy performance contracting
(EPC) model for energy efficiency projects in Ireland. The project, commissioned in
October 2015, over the period October-December 2015 made energy savings of 89%.
The project is on target to deliver annual energy savings in excess of €100,000 per year.
Energy spend at Tara Mines is forecast to be in the region of €20 million for 2016.
Energy and water consumption for 2015 is presented in AER Summary templates in Appendix 2.
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TABLE 2.1 PROGRAMMES OF ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS FOR 2016
PROCESS /
ACTIVITY &
ASSOCIATED
ASPECT
OBJECTIVE TARGET PROGRAMME RESPONSIBILITY TIMEFRAME
CRAMP Review of CRAMP
for TMF Throughout 2016
Passive Treatment System (PTS)
Trial wetlands treatment system to provide
details for final attenuation and treatment of
cap runoff and to demonstrate its efficacy.
EHS Manager /
Environmental
Engineer
Pilot tests on-going &
will continue through
2016
Capping Material
Examine alternative materials to supplement
topsoil as a cap including organic waste and
quarry material
EHS Manager /
Environmental
Engineer
Trials for cap runoff on-
going & will continue
throughout 2016
Large Scale Capping & Vegetation Trials
Large scale capping & vegetation trials to be
initiated in north section of Stage 5Al
EHS Manager /
Environmental
Engineer
Q 2 / Q3 2016
Closure cost review
Update to include proposed Stage 6 Tailings
Storage Facility extension
EHS Manager /
Financial Controller
Financial provision
will be updated by 2Q
2016
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PROCESS /
ACTIVITY &
ASSOCIATED
ASPECT
OBJECTIVE TARGET PROGRAMME RESPONSIBILITY TIMEFRAME
Landfill Remediation
Landfill
Remediation
/Review of
CRAMP for site
Throughout 2015
Develop Landfill Remediation strategy and implement as part of phased site remediation and closure
Phase 1 & phase 2 completed during 2015
Phase 3: Remedial Options Appraisal bases on CSM review & Quantitative Risk Assessment
Phase 4: Development of Remediation Strategy
EHS Manager /
Environmental
Engineer
Remedial Options Appraisal – 1Q 2016
Development of Remediation Strategy – 1Q 2015
Submission to EPA for agreement – 1Q 2016
Closure cost Review update to reflect Remediation Strategy
EHS Manager /
Financial Controller 2 Q 2106
Environmental Management System
Bring EMS up to
date with ISO
14001:2015
Throughout 2016
Carry out GAP analysis and identify necessary
changes in the organisation to bring EMS up
to 14001:2015
Obtain certification through NSAI to ISO
14001:2015
EHS Manager /
Management
Committee /
Environmental
Engineer
Throughout 2016
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PROCESS /
ACTIVITY &
ASSOCIATED
ASPECT
OBJECTIVE TARGET PROGRAMME RESPONSIBILITY TIMEFRAME
Waste Management
Site Clean-up Improve General
Site housekeeping
Review site waste management procedures
Raise supervisor awareness through
individual training & review of individual
area inspections
Raise awareness to all employees and
contractors through newsletter & monthly
crew talks
Reduce quantities of silt stored onsite and put
through processing plant
EHS Manager / Mill
Manager Throughout 2016
Borrow pit Reinstatement
Reinstate 10
hectares of
borrow area
End 3rd Q 2016
Reinstate 10 hectares of Northern borrow pit
- Spread stored topsoil, level and revegetate
with suitable grasses.
EHS Manager /
Environmental
Engineer
End 3rd Q 2016
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PROCESS /
ACTIVITY &
ASSOCIATED
ASPECT
OBJECTIVE TARGET PROGRAMME RESPONSIBILITY TIMEFRAME
Energy Generate own
energy source
Generate #4Mwatt
hours of electricity
annually
Offset production
of ~150 t of CO2
annually
Grant of planning for development of 1.5
megawatt electricity generating wind turbine
Electricity generated may be 100% utilised
onsite.
Install & commission wind turbine.
EHS Manager /
Environmental
Engineer
Upon grant of planning
permission
Protection of Groundwater and Surface water
Upgrade fuel
storage &
management
2016
Investigate replacement of existing site fuel
storage (failed integrity test) with new fuel
storage & management system with fuel
tracking
EHS Manager /
Projects Manager 3Q 2016
Protection of Groundwater and Surface water
Test the integrity
and water
tightness of
bunded structures
in underground
mine
Throughout 2016
Integrity assessment of all bunded structures
in the underground mine.
Should any structure fail integrity test
appropriate remedial works will be carried
out
Mine Services HOS /
Environmental
Engineer
Throughout 2016
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PROCESS /
ACTIVITY &
ASSOCIATED
ASPECT
OBJECTIVE TARGET PROGRAMME RESPONSIBILITY TIMEFRAME
Protection of Groundwater and Surface water
Test the integrity
of reclaim water
and tailings
pipelines in
2 Q 2016
Propose test programme to validate pipeline
integrity
Conduct hydrostatic testing of pipelines
Should pipeline fail integrity test appropriate
remedial works will be carried out
EHS Manager /
Processing Manager 1 & 2 Q 2016
Water Management
Maximise quantity
of water
discharged
2016
Manage water system to maximise potential discharge to the Rivers Boyne and River Blackwater
EHS Manager /
Processing Manager
1Q 2016
Throughout 2016
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Section 3 Summary of Monitoring Information
This section of the AER presents information on environmental monitoring carried out
during 2015. All monitoring is undertaken in accordance with IEL Condition 6.
3.1 Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR)
A PRTR report has been prepared for 2015 in conformance with the EPA’s guidance
document and has been uploaded to the EPA’s AER/PRTR database. The relevant pages
from the PRTR form Appendix 1 of this AER.
3.2 Emissions to Atmosphere
In accordance with IEL P0516-03 control and monitoring of emissions to atmosphere
are carried out as per Schedules C.1.1 and C.1.2. Monitoring of emissions to atmosphere
is carried out at emissions reference points listed in Table 2.1 below:
Table 3.1 Emissions to Atmosphere
Emission Reference Point No.
Location
A2 - 4 Concentrate Load out Building
A2 - 5 Mine Vent Shaft Return Air Raise (RAR) 1
A2 - 6 Mine Vent Shaft Return Air Raise (RAR) 2
A2 - 7 Mine Vent Shaft Return Air Raise (RAR) 3 North
A2 - 8 Mine Vent Shaft Return Air Raise (RAR) 3 South
A2 - 9 Mine Vent Shaft Return Air Raise (RAR) 4
A2 - 10 Mine Vent Shaft Return Air Raise (RAR) 5
Emissions from the processing plant are from a single remaining point source
ventilation stack on the concentrate storage building (A2-4). The remaining 6 air
emission sources are from mine return air shafts which serve to ventilate the
underground workings in the mine.
Mass emissions to atmosphere for 2015 are presented in the PRTR Reporting
Workbook in Appendix 1 and EPA summary templates in Appendix 2.
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All emissions to atmosphere during 2015 are in full compliance with emission limit
values set out in IEL Schedule B.1.1.
In April 2015 a Reconnaissance Visit was carried out by Fitz Scientific on behalf of the
Agency to assess the suitability of the sites air monitoring locations, for safety and
access (Reference No SV03458).
In July 2015, air emissions monitoring was carried out by Fitz Scientific on behalf of the
Agency as part of compliance monitoring of an IEL. During this site visit (Reference No
SV01943) monitoring at air emissions reference points A2-4 and A2-6 was carried out.
3.3 Emissions to Water
Tara has two ‘point source emission’ to surface water, Emission Point Reference SW1 of
process effluent to the River Boyne and SW2 of groundwater to the River Blackwater.
Discharge at SW1 includes treated waste water from the process plant, drainage water
from the mine and surface drainage water captured in the site water management
system. This excess, treated water is discharged through a diffuse pipeline to the River
Boyne at a flow dilution ratio of >100:1. Discharge is recorded and controlled from the
Processing Departments automated ABB system.
Discharge at SW2 is clean groundwater, derived from the Nevinstown mine area which
has minimal or no contact with the orebody. This groundwater is collected in a
dedicated reservoir and pumped directly to surface for discharge to the River
Blackwater. Discharge is recorded and controlled from the Processing Departments
automated ABB system.
In accordance with IEL Reg. P0516-03 control and monitoring of process effluent
emissions to water is carried as per Schedules C.2.1 and C.2.2. Emission data for 2015 is
presented in the AER/PRTR Reporting Workbook in Appendix 1 and EPA summary
templates in Appendix 2.
During 2015 there was one breech of ELV at SW1 which is detailed in EPA summary
template in Appendix 2.
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3.4 Waste Management
3.4.1 Disposal/Recovery of Waste on-site
Disposal and recovery of waste on-site takes place in accordance with conditions of IEL
and in accordance with National and European legislation and protocols.
Subject to condition 8.2.1 an Extractive Waste Management Plan for the minimisation,
treatment, recovery and disposal of extractive waste was drawn up and submitted to
the Agency for agreement (Submission reference LR005650).
During 2015, following the Agency’s review of this submission, SLR was commissioned
to carry out a hazardous waste assessment of Tara’s tailings according to the European
Waste Catalogue. The assessment procedure is to identify compound present in the
tailings waste, determine the hazardous properties of these compounds (if present) and
assess the concentrations against hazard thresholds.
Results of the hazard assessment indicate that all tailings waste samples assessed (using
XRD and CISED testing carried out by British Geological Society) are classified as non-
hazardous tailings under code 01 03 06.
Maximising backfilling rates to the mine is a priority at Tara. A project has started to
implement a new continuous pour system to locations in the upper mine.
3.4.2 Waste Disposal in the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF)
The TSF has been constructed and tailings deposited in 5 stages, Stages 1, 2, 3 and the
upstream Stage 4A and 4B raises. Stage 5A, the current active dam was completed and
commissioned in 2013 (initial sliming commenced in July). Construction of Stage 5B
was completed in October 2015.
Tailings is pumped as an aqueous slime from the processing plant through a 630mm
diameter high-density polyethylene delivery pipeline and deposited in the TSF. All
waste deposited is monitored in accordance with Schedule C.4.
The volume of tailings pumped is measured continuously by flow meters. The tailings
slurry is discharged in turn from a series of spigots located at 80m intervals around the
periphery of the dam. The tailings solids settle and consolidate and a pond of
supernatant water remains over the tailings surface. Tailings discharge is controlled
manually based on daily visual inspection of the dam surface to achieve even
distribution. The quantity, tonnage and volume, of tailings distributed during 2015 are
presented in Table 3.2.
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Table 3.2 Tailings Tonnage and Volume Distribution 2015
Month Tailings Deposited (t)
Stage 5A Volume of Tailings (m3)
Stage 5A
January 96,928 68,259
February 84,484 59,496
March 101,363 71,382
April 104,494 73,587
May 79,655 56,095
June 71,723 50,509
July 52,148 36,725
August 140,350 98,838
September 93,737 66,013
October 88,526 62,342
November 109,013 76,760
December 127,776 89,982
Total 2015 1,148,696 809,998
3.4.3 Disposal / Recovery of Hazardous and Other Wastes off-site
Tara is committed to environmental protection and the minimisation and prevention of
pollution that may arise as a result of on-site operations. Where practicable, waste is
managed according to the Waste Management Hierarchy where prevention is the most
favoured option and disposal a last resort when recycling and reuse is not possible.
Procedures and facilities are in place to enable the proper segregation and safe storage
of waste materials on site. Waste sent off-site for the recovery or disposal is transported
by authorized waste contractor. Prior to transfer off-site, all waste is classifies, packaged
and labeled in accordance with National and European standards.
Details of all waste materials generated on site and sent off-site for recovery or disposal
have been reported in the AER/PRTR Reporting Workbook (presented in Appendix 1).
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3.4.4 Waste Disposal in the Landfill Area
The onsite landfill (approximately 8 ha) is inactive and has not been used for the
disposal of waste, since 2001.
In accordance with IEL Condition 8.13.1, CHC Environmental Solutions were requested
to develop a landfill remediation strategy, designed to be implemented as part of the
phased closure works at the Tara Mines site.
These works are on-going, programmed to be completed in Phases as outlined below,
which corresponds with EPA guidance and best practice:
Phase 1: Tier 1 - Desk Study, Conceptual Site Model (CSM) & Risk Screening
Tier 2 Site Investigation & Testing, scoping & planning
Phase 2: Tier 3 – CSM Review & Quantitative Risk Assessment
Phase 3: Remedial Options Appraisal
Phase 4: Development of Remediation Strategy
Phase 1, development of a preliminary CSM and risk screening, was completed in
February 2015 and included a desk study and collation of data related to all previous
works completed for this area of the site.
The outcome of these works determined that the southern landfill area can be classified
as low risk (Class C). The northern landfill area is classified as having moderate risk
(Class B) according to the risk screening and prioritisation process. However, because of
the potential hazardous nature of the waste disposed in the northern landfill area, this
area of the landfill is classified as high risk (Class A), in accordance with the EPA (2011)
Guidance on the Authorisation of Discharges to Groundwater.
Based on the above assessment, additional site investigation works were determined to
be required to verify the risk status, thus validating any assumptions made in the
preliminary risk assessment process.
Site investigation works were undertaken and completed in October 2015. Investigation
works included the following; 3No. overburden dual installation wells, 1No. bedrock
well, 28No. window sample investigation locations, 37No. trial pit investigation
locations as well as oil, groundwater, leachate and waste acceptance criteria (WAC)
analysis on a total of 47 soil, 18 groundwater, 17 leachate & WAC samples.
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As part of these works an assessment of the waste material source type, volume and
condition was completed. The rock fill waste volume was estimated to be in the region
of 54,000m3 of waste material. The industrial waste material was estimated to be in the
region of 29,150m2. This can be compared to the findings of the geophysical survey
which estimated the rock fill waste to be in the region of 63,000m3 and the industrial
waste to be in the region of 28,000m3.
Phase 2 works including generic and detailed quantitative risk assessment (DQRA) as
well as supplementary environmental assessment works are complete and were used to
prepare an updated CSM, which identified a total of 5 sensitive receptors, 15 pathways
and 2 sources, each of which requires further assessment in the form of a generic risk
assessment.
The current work in progress is Phase 3 & 4, Remedial Options Appraisal and Remedial
Strategy Document with a view to implementing remedial measures to mitigate against
any potential risk to groundwater and surface water.
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3.5 Summary of Monitoring Information
3.5.1 Surface Water Monitoring
Surface water monitoring is carried out in accordance with Schedule C.8 of Tara’s IEL. A
summary of 2015 surface water monitoring data is presented in Appendix 3 (values are
based on annual average (AA) concentrations).
River and stream samples are taken monthly from 13 locations on the River Boyne,
River Blackwater and its tributaries representing locations both upstream and
downstream of the TSF, the mine site and the discharge point (SW1) to the River Boyne
and SW2 to the River Blackwater.
The EC Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) values are used as a guide for comparison with
measured concentrations in surface waters.
3.5.2 Groundwater Monitoring
Groundwater monitoring is carried out in accordance with Schedule C.7 of Tara’s IEL. A
summary of 2015 groundwater monitoring data is presented in Appendix 3 (values are
based on annual average (AA) concentrations).
The existing groundwater monitoring network in the vicinity of the Randalstown TSF
involves monthly sampling at 40 locations in superficial deposits/ overburden (OB) and
bedrock (BR) boreholes and quarterly sampling from 10 domestic wells. All
groundwater quality data is reviewed in line with relevant water quality standards. The
EC Environmental Objectives (Groundwater) Regulations S.I. No 9 of 2010 Threshold
values are used as a guide for comparison with measured concentrations in
groundwater.
A review of hydrogeological, hydrological and water quality monitoring data collected
during 2015 is presented in the AECOM report Review of 2015 Hydro-Environmental
Monitoring Data. The report reviews 2015 data and compares with historic monitoring
data between 1996 - 2015 to identify changes and trends in hydrogeological and water
quality conditions.
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3.5.3 Ambient Air Monitoring
Continuous ambient air monitoring is carried out at 6 sampling locations around the
mine site and TSF in accordance with IEL Schedule C.1.3 using Low Volume Sampling
devises for suspended particulates and metals. The sampling method is a modification
of European Standard EN 12341:1999.
There were no exceedances of Emission Limit Values (ELV) during 2015. A summary of
2015 monitoring data is presented in Appendix 3.
Dust deposition monitoring is carried out at 12 sampling locations around the mine site
and TSF. Samples are collected on a monthly basis and analysed in accordance with IEL
Schedule C.1.3. Monitoring is performed using Bergerhoff gauges specified in the
German Engineering Institute VDI 2119 entitled “Measurement of Dust fall Using the
Bergerhoff Instrument (Standard Method)” in accordance with TA Luft Standard.
There was no exceedance of Emission Limit Values (ELV) during 2015. A summary of
2015 monitoring data is presented in Appendix 3.
3.5.4 Noise Monitoring Summary Report
Continuous noise monitoring is carried out at four fixed stations around the mine site
and at one fixed station as a control measure during construction works at the TMF.
Monitoring is carried out as per ISO 1996 Part 1.
Noise emissions from the mine site plant are continuous and the same for daytime and
night time due to its continuous operation. Many individual noise sources are ‘tonal’ in
character, however when these sources operate together inside a building the resultant
emission outside the building can be described as ‘broadband’. Where significant single
noise sources are tonal, abatement measures are immediately taken.
The TSF lies in a rural setting and existing noise levels are typical of such an
environment. Normal operation of the facility does not generate any discernible noise.
The main noise sources have been associated with construction activity and temporary
noise monitoring is carried out as required during the construction phase of the tailings
facility extensions.
All site operations are at a level significantly below noise level limits set out in
Condition 5.5;
Daytime 55dB (A) expressed as Leq, 15 min
Night-time 45dB (A) expressed as Leq, 15 min
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Three complaints was received relative to potential noise arising from Tara activities
during 2015 (details are presented in EPA summary template in Appendix 2).
In accordance with IEL Condition 6.18.2 an annual noise survey of the installation
operations was carried out in November 2015. A summary report is presented in the
EPA summary templates in Appendix 2.
3.5.5 Vibration Summary Report
Continuous blast vibration (and air overpressure) monitoring is being carried out at 5
fixed location stations and at a minimum of 3 temporary locations around the mine site
and SWEX area (the number of temporary locations depending on requests from
residents). Monitoring is carried out as per ISEE Field Practice Guidelines for Blasting
Seismographs.
All blasts are designed to generate low levels of ground vibration. The development
blasting periods are daily from 06:00 – 07:00 hrs and 18:00 – 19:00 hrs while the
production blasting period is from 18:00 – 19:00 hrs.
6 complaints were received during 2015 relative to blast vibration. Limits specified in
IEL Condition 5.8 were not exceeded at any monitoring location during 2015;
Daytime 8mm/sec
Night-time 4mm/sec
3.5.6 Monitoring of Tailings Management Facility (TMF)
Monitoring of the Tailings Management Facility is carried out in accordance with IEL
Schedule C.5.
A review of all monitoring carried out at the TMF during 2015 was undertaken by
Golder Associates and is presented in Annual Safety Inspection and Monitoring of
Tailings Dam Report.
Section 4 Financial Provision and Environmental Liabilities
4.1 Financial Provision for Mine Closure Plan
A site visit was conducted by the Agency in January 2015 (SV00044) as part of its
programme to enforce the CRAMP and ELRA conditions. The visit took the form of a
focused meeting to discuss and review the revision of the 2014 costings for CRAMP.
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Following this site visit and in accordance with IEL Condition 12.3.1 a full review of
closure costings for both the TMF and mine site was submitted in May 2015.
Summary details are presented in the EPA summary templates in Appendix 2.
4.2 Environmental Liabilities
In accordance with IEL Condition 12.2.2 a fully costed ELRA for both the Tara mine site
and the Tailings Management Facility (TMF) was carried out during 2013 and
submitted to the Agency. Details are presented in the EPA summary templates in
Appendix 2.
There have been no significant changes to the operation since assessment was carried
out.
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Section 5 License Specific Reports Information
This section of the AER presents both annual and license specific reports as required
under Schedule E.
IEL Condition 6.14
Review of Pollution Reduction Plan for ERBD
Part V of the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters)
Regulations S.I. No. 272 of 2009 requires each river basin district to establish a
Pollution Reduction Plan for the reduction of pollution from priority substances or the
ceasing or phasing out of emissions, discharges and losses of priority hazardous
substances.
As of March 2016, a Pollution Reduction Plan has yet to be prepared for the ERBD.
However it is understood that the inventory of emissions, discharges and losses has
been prepared and is currently under consultation. Therefore a review of the plan, as
required under IEL Condition 6.14 is not possible at this time.
IEL Condition 6.12.1
Toxicity Monitoring of Process Effluent Toxicity testing of undiluted final effluent as per IEL Condition 16.12.1 was carried out
in July 2015 on the following four aquatic species;
96 h LC50 to Oncorhynchus mykiss (freshwater fish - rainbow trout)
72 h ErC50 to Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (freshwater alga)
48 h EC50 to Daphnia magna (freshwater crustacean)
30 min EC50 to Vibrio fischeri (bacteria)
IEL Condition 9.4.5 Emergency Planning for TMF Consultation Under the European Communities Waste Management Regulations 2009, Meath County
Council, An Garda Siochana and the Health Service Executive are the ‘Local Competent
Authorities’ in relation to an emergency incident at the TMF at Randalstown.
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Section 6 of these Regulations require the Local Competent Authority to prepare an
External Emergency Plan to deal with effects off-site and to assist, where relevant with
mitigating action on-site in the event of a major accident at the TMF site.
This External Emergency Plan is in place and details the arrangements and the inter-
agency coordinated response for dealing with major accidents at the site.
During 2015 BTML held four meetings in relation to emergency planning for the TMF
with responsible representatives from the ‘Local Competent Authorities’ in relation to
an emergency incident at the TMF.
A copy of Tara’s Internal Emergency Plan has been distrusted to each authority.
Hydro-environmental Review of the TMF
Although not a Licence requirement an annual review of hydrogeological, hydrological
and water quality monitoring data collected at the Tailings Management Facility is
undertaken by AECOM. The 2015 hydro-environmental data is reviewed and compared
with the historic monitoring data between 1996 –2014 and is submitted to the Agency.
TMF Annual Safety Audit Inspection Report
Golder Associates (UK) Limited was commissioned by Boliden Tara Mines Limited to
undertake an annual safety audit of all monitoring data for the TMF for 2015 and
presents a discussion of results of monitoring data obtained between January and
December 2015 and observations made during a site inspection visit in January 2016.
Report is available for inspection at the Environmental Departmental Offices.
.
Annual Environmental Report 2015 IEL P0516-03
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Appendix 1
AER / PRTR Reporting Workbook
_____________________________________________________________________________________
| PRTR# : P0516 | Facility Name : Boliden Tara Mines Limited | Filename : Appendix 1_PRTR.xls |
Return Year : 2015 |
Version 1.1.19
REFERENCE YEAR 2015
1. FACILITY IDENTIFICATION
Parent Company Name Boliden Tara Mines Limited
Facility Name Boliden Tara Mines Limited
PRTR Identification Number P0516
Licence Number P0516-03
Classes of Activity
No. class_name
- Refer to PRTR class activities below
Address 1 Knockumber
Address 2 Navan
Address 3 County Meath
Country Ireland
Coordinates of Location -6.71611 53.6557
River Basin District IEEA
NACE Code 0729
Main Economic Activity Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores
AER Returns Contact Name Ailish Mc Cabe
AER Returns Contact Email Address [email protected]
AER Returns Contact Position Environmental Engineer
AER Returns Contact Telephone Number 046 908 2563
AER Returns Contact Mobile Phone Number 087 2909220
AER Returns Contact Fax Number 046 907 1269
Production Volume 2.2
Production Volume Units million tonnes
Number of Installations 1
Number of Operating Hours in Year 8760
Number of Employees 572
User Feedback/Comments
Web Address
2. PRTR CLASS ACTIVITIES
Activity Number Activity Name
3(a) 3 (b) Underground mining and related operations
3. SOLVENTS REGULATIONS (S.I. No. 543 of 2002)
Is it applicable? No
4. WASTE IMPORTED/ACCEPTED ONTO SITE Guidance on waste imported/accepted onto site
Do you import/accept waste onto your site for on-site
treatment (either recovery or disposal activities) ?Yes
This question is only applicable if you are an IPPC or Quarry site
PRTR Returns Workbook
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SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS
Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs
POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY
Method Used A 2 - 4 A 2 - 6 A 2 - 7 A 2 - 8 A 2 - 9 A 2 -10
No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method CodeDesignation or
DescriptionEmission
Point 1Emission
Point 2Emission
Point 3Emission Point
4Emission
Point 5Emission
Point 6T (Total) KG/Year
A
(Accidental) KG/Year
F (Fugitive) KG/Year
17 Arsenic and compounds (as As) M EN 14385:2004 0.002 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.002 0.0 0.0
18 Cadmium and compounds (as Cd) M EN 14385:2004 0.002 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.002 0.0 0.0
23 Lead and compounds (as Pb) M EN 14385:2004 0.016 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.016 0.0 0.0
24 Zinc and compounds (as Zn) M EN 14385:2004 0.227 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.227 0.0 0.0
08 Nitrogen oxides (NOx/NO2) M EN 14792:2005 0.0 454.554 715.439 1089.769 4730.12 4767.752 11757.634 0.0 0.0
* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button
SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS
Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs
QUANTITY
No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or DescriptionEmission
Point 1T (Total) KG/Year
A
(Accidental) KG/Year
F (Fugitive) KG/Year
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button
SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (As required in your Licence)
Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs
POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY
Method Used A 2 - 4 A 2 - 6 A 2 - 7 A 2 - 8 A 2 - 9 A 2 -10
No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method CodeDesignation or
DescriptionEmission
Point 1Emission
Point 2Emission
Point 3Emission Point
4Emission
Point 5Emission
Point 6T (Total) KG/Year
A
(Accidental) KG/Year
F
(Fugitive) KG/Year
244 Total Particulates M ALT ISO 13284-1:2002 3.986 2402.03 2760.601 2217.376 5805.147 8615.754 21804.894 0.0 0.0
215 Hydrogen sulphide M ALT EN 13649:2001 0.0 84.319 53.336 57.137 97.529 192.107 484.428 0.0 0.0
* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button
RELEASES TO AIR
RELEASES TO AIR
RELEASES TO AIR
POLLUTANT METHOD
Method Used
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SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTSData on ambient monitoring of storm/surface water or groundwater, conducted as part of your licence requirements, should NOT be submitted under AER / PRTR Reporting as this only concerns Releases from your facility
Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs
SW 1 SW2
Method Code Designation or DescriptionEmission
Point 1
Emission Point
2
17 Arsenic and compounds (as As) M OTHComposite sampler & analysed by ICP-
MS50.588 0.0 50.588
18 Cadmium and compounds (as Cd) M OTHComposite sampler & analysed by ICP-
MS8.898 0.0 8.898
19 Chromium and compounds (as Cr) M OTHComposite sampler & analysed by ICP-
MS8.963 0.0 8.963
20 Copper and compounds (as Cu) M OTHComposite sampler & analysed by ICP-
MS15.401 0.0 15.401
23 Lead and compounds (as Pb) M OTHComposite sampler & analysed by ICP-
MS44.988 3.063 48.051
12 Total nitrogen M OTHComposite sampler &
Spectrophotometric analysis51442.517 0.0 51442.517
13 Total phosphorus M OTHComposite sampler & analysed by ICP-
MS533.859 0.0 533.859
24 Zinc and compounds (as Zn) M OTHComposite sampler & analysed by ICP-
MS691.543 96.374 787.917
* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button
SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS
Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs
QUANTITY
SW 1 SW2
Method Code Designation or DescriptionEmission
Point 1
Emission Point
2
82 Cyanides (as total CN) M OTHComposite sampler and analysed by
Distillation & Colormetric Determination222.441 0.0 222.441
21 Mercury and compounds (as Hg) M OTHComposite sampler & analysed by
Hydrate Generation / ICP4.449 0.0 4.449
* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button
SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)
Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs
SW 1 SW2
Method Code Designation or DescriptionEmission
Point 1
Emission Point
2
238 Ammonia (as N) M OTHComposite sampler &
Spectrophotometric analysis11600.314 104.453 11704.767
205 Antimony (as Sb) M OTHComposite sampler & analysed by ICP-
MS1564.954 0.0 1564.954
303 BOD M OTH Composite sampler and 5 DAY BOD test 11439.055 272.267 11711.322
306 COD M OTHComposite sampler and analysed by
Distillation & Colormetric Determination64649.961 1518.215 66168.176
357 Iron M OTHComposite sampler & analysed by ICP-
MS254.163 0.0 254.163
387 Ortho-phosphate (as P) M OTHComposite sampler &
Spectrophotometric analysis254.163 182.186 4631.012
343 Sulphate M OTHComposite sampler & Gravimetric
analysis254.163 39085.602 2108901.899
240 Suspended Solids M OTHComposite sampler & Gravimetric
analysis254.163 1069.381 45537.821
T (Total)
KG/Year
Name M/C/E
No. Annex
IIName M/C/E
T (Total)
KG/Year
T (Total)
KG/Year
RELEASES TO WATERS
RELEASES TO WATERS
Method Used
POLLUTANT
Method Used
POLLUTANT
POLLUTANT
RELEASES TO WATERS
Method Used
M/C/ENameNo. Annex
II
No. Annex
II
5. ONSITE TREATMENT & OFFSITE TRANSFERS OF WASTE | PRTR# : P0516 | Facility Name : Boliden Tara Mines Limited | Filename : Appendix 1_PRTR.xls | Return Year : 2015 | 07/03/2016 10:56
5 38 Please enter all quantities on this sheet in Tonnes 0
M/C/E Method Used
Within the Country 01 03 06 No 1148997.0Slimes to Tailings
Storage facilityD4 M Volume Calculation Onsite of generation
Boliden Tara Mines
Limited,P0516-03
Randalstown,Navan,County
Meath,".",Ireland
Within the Country 01 03 06 No 770640.0 Backfill R5 M Volume Calculation Onsite of generationBolidenTara Mines
Limited,P0516-03
Knockumber,Navan,County
Meath,".",Ireland
To Other Countries 08 01 11 Yes 0.09 waste paint R3 M Weighed AbroadENVA Ireland Limited,WCP-
DC-08-116-01
Clonminam Industrial
Estate,Portlaoise,County
Laois,".",Ireland
Geocycle,38.152/BP,Rue de Courriere
49 ,7181 Seneffe,".",".",Belgium
Rue de Courriere 49 ,7181
Seneffe,".",".",Belgium
To Other Countries 11 01 13 Yes 0.797degreasing wastes
containing dangerous
substances
R1 C Volume Calculation AbroadSafety Kleen Ireland
Limited,WCP-DC-09-1223-01
Unit 5,Airton
Road,Tallagh,Dublin 24,Ireland
Solvent Resource Management
Limited,TP/3334/SF,Weeland
Road,Knottingley,West
Yorkshire,WF11 8DZ,United Kingdom
Weeland Road,Knottingley,West
Yorkshire,WF11 8DZ,United
Kingdom
Within the Country 13 02 08 Yes 56.485other engine, gear and
lubricating oilsR9 C Volume Calculation Offsite in Ireland
ENVA Ireland Limited,WCP-
DC-08-116-01
Clonminam Industrial
Estate,Portlaoise,County
Laois,".",Ireland
ENVA Ireland Limited,W0184-
01,Clonminan Industrial
Estate,Portloais,County
Laois,".",Ireland
Clonminan Industrial
Estate,Portloais,County
Laois,".",Ireland
Within the Country 13 05 07 Yes 26.36oily water from
oil/water separatorsR9 C Volume Calculation Offsite in Ireland
ENVA Ireland Limited,WCP-
DC-08-116-01
Clonminam Industrial
Estate,Portlaoise,County
Laois,".",Ireland
ENVA Ireland Limited,W0184-
01,Clonminan Industrial
Estate,Portloais,County
Laois,".",Ireland
Clonminan Industrial
Estate,Portloais,County
Laois,".",Ireland
Within the Country 15 01 01 No 2.605Explosive paper
packagingR3 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland
Irish Packaging
Recycling,W0263-01
Lower Ballymount
Road,Walkinstown,Dublin
12,".",Ireland
Within the Country 20 01 38 No 155.5 wooden packaging R3 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandConroy Recycling Ltd.,WFP-
WH-2014-003
Sonna,Mullingar,County
Westmeath,".",Ireland
To Other Countries 15 01 10 Yes 3.226Grease cans / sill
bottomsR4 M Weighed Abroad
ENVA Ireland Limited,WCP-
DC-08-116-01
Clonminam Industrial
Estate,Portlaoise,County
Laois,".",Ireland
Lindenschmidt
KG,E97095037,Krombacher Str 42-
26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany
Krombacher Str 42-
26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany
To Other Countries 15 01 10 Yes 3.915Copper Sulphate
PackagingR12 M Weighed Abroad
Eco-Safe Systems
Limited,WCP-DC-09-1203-01
Unit 1A,Allied Industrial
Estate,Kylemore Road,Dublin
10,Ireland
Lindenschmidt
KG,E97095037,Krombacher Str 42-
26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany
Krombacher Str 42-
26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany
To Other Countries 15 01 10 Yes 0.314Xanthate Liner
PackagingR12 M Weighed Abroad
Eco-Safe Systems
Limited,WCP-DC-09-1203-01
Unit 1A,Allied Industrial
Estate,Kylemore Road,Dublin
10,Ireland
Lindenschmidt
KG,E97095037,Krombacher Str 42-
26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany
Krombacher Str 42-
26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany
To Other Countries 15 01 10 Yes 12.548Contaminated plastic
drumsR12 M Weighed Abroad
Eco-Safe Systems
Limited,WCP-DC-09-1203-01
Unit 1A,Allied Industrial
Estate,Kylemore Road,Dublin
10,Ireland
RECYFUEL S.A.,B-4480,Zoning
Industrial d'Ehein,B-4480
Engis,".",".",Belgium
Zoning Industrial d'Ehein,B-4480
Engis,".",".",Belgium
To Other Countries 15 02 02 Yes 6.249Solid Oily waste (rags /
cloths)D10 M Weighed Abroad
ENVA Ireland Limited,WCP-
DC-08-116-01
Clonminam Industrial
Estate,Portlaoise,County
Laois,".",Ireland
KWA,E17012100,Graftstr,25
47475,Kamp-Linfort,".",Germany
Graftstr,25 47475,Kamp-
Linfort,".",Germany
To Other Countries 15 02 02 Yes 5.395 Oil Dri R1 M Weighed AbroadENVA Ireland Limited,WCP-
DC-08-116-01
Clonminam Industrial
Estate,Portlaoise,County
Laois,".",Ireland
Lindenschmidt
KG,E97095037,Krombacher Str 42-
26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany
Krombacher Str 42-
26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany
Method Used
Transfer DestinationEuropean
Waste CodeHazardous
Quantity
(Tonnes per
Year)
Description of Waste
Waste
Treatment
Operation
Location of Treatment
Haz Waste : Name and
Licence/Permit No of Next
Destination Facility
Non Haz Waste: Name and
Licence/Permit No of
Recover/Disposer
Haz Waste : Address of Next
Destination Facility
Non Haz Waste: Address of
Recover/Disposer
Name and License / Permit No. and
Address of Final Recoverer / Disposer
(HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)
Actual Address of Final Destination
i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site
(HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)
M/C/E Method Used
To Other Countries 15 02 02 Yes 4.338 Filter Cloths R12 M Weighed AbroadEco-Safe Systems
Limited,WCP-DC-09-1203-01
Unit 1A,Allied Industrial
Estate,Kylemore Road,Dublin
10,Ireland
Lindenschmidt
KG,E97095037,Krombacher Str 42-
26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany
Krombacher Str 42-
26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany
Within the Country 16 01 03 No 218.38 End-of-life tyres R5 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland PT Recycling,143 48-1113Mullinagung,Lifford,County
Donegal,".",Ireland
Within the Country 16 01 03 No 141.5 End-of-life tyres R5 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandCrumb Rubber Ireland
Limited,WTF-LH-10-0005-01
Mooretown,Drominkin,Dundalk,
County Louth,Ireland
To Other Countries 16 01 07 Yes 4.495 Oil filters R4 M Weighed AbroadENVA Ireland Limited,WCP-
DC-08-116-01
Clonminam Industrial
Estate,Portlaoise,County
Laois,".",Ireland
R. D. Recycling,51727/1/KD,Centrum-
Zuid,3017,Houthalen
3530,".",Belgium
Centrum-Zuid,3017,Houthalen
3530,".",Belgium
To Other Countries 16 05 04 Yes 0.22 Empty aerosol cans R4 M Weighed AbroadENVA Ireland Limited,WCP-
DC-08-116-01
Clonminam Industrial
Estate,Portlaoise,County
Laois,".",Ireland
REMONDIS,H0903790,Brunnenstrabe
138,44536 Lunen,".",".",Germany
Brunnenstrabe 138,44536
Lunen,".",".",Germany
To Other Countries 16 05 06 Yes 0.098
laboratory chemicals,
consisting of or
containing dangerous
substances, including
mixtures of laboratory
chemicals
R12 M Weighed AbroadEco-Safe Systems
Limited,WCP-DC-09-1203-01
Unit 1A,Allied Industrial
Estate,Kylemore Road,Dublin
10,Ireland
Lindenschmidt
KG,E97095037,Krombacher Str 42-
26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany
Krombacher Str 42-
26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany
Within the Country 16 07 08 Yes 8.079 Oily Hoses R4 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandENVA Ireland Limited,WCP-
DC-08-116-01
Clonminam Industrial
Estate,Portlaoise,County
Laois,".",Ireland
Midland Scrap Metal Recycling,WMP
02/2008,Bellview
Port,Waterford,".",".",Ireland
Bellview
Port,Waterford,".",".",Ireland
To Other Countries 17 04 05 No 458.78 Iron and steel R4 M Weighed AbroadEuropean Metal
Recycling,EAWML/50447
Alexandra Dock
1,Bootle,Liverpool,L20
IBX,United Kingdom
To Other Countries 17 04 11 No 9.14 Mixed Cables R4 M Weighed AbroadEuropean Metal
Recycling,EAWML/50447
Alexandra Dock
1,Bootle,Liverpool,L20
IBX,United Kingdom
To Other Countries 18 01 03 Yes 0.004 Clinical waste D10 M Weighed AbroadEco-Safe Systems
Limited,WCP-DC-09-1203-01
Unit 1A,Allied Industrial
Estate,Kylemore Road,Dublin
10,Ireland
AGR mbH,E5625209,RZR herten,Im
Emscherbruch 11,45699
Herten,".",Germany
RZR herten,Im Emscherbruch
11,45699 Herten,".",Germany
Within the Country 20 01 01 No 16.14 Paper and cardboard R3 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandAES Navan Transfer
Station,W0201-03
Clonmageddan,Proudstown
Road,Navan,County
Meath,Ireland
Within the Country 20 01 02 No 0.24 Glass R5 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland Glasco,W0279-01
Unit 4 Osberstown Industrial
Estate,Caragh Road,Naas,County
Kildare,Ireland
Within the Country 20 01 08 No 5.39Biodegradable kitchen
and canteen wasteR3 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland Bord Na Mona,W0201-03
Composting
Plant,Killinagh,Carbury,County
Kildare,Ireland
To Other Countries 20 01 21 Yes 0.599Fluorescent tubes and
other mercury-
containing waste
R4 M Weighed AbroadIrish Lamp Recycling Co.
Ltd.,WFP-KE-14-0072-01
Woodstock Industrial
Estate,Kilkenny
Road,Athy,County
Kildare,Ireland
Future Industries
Services,EPR/KP3437TF,East Ord
Industrial Estate,Tweedside Trading
Estate,Berwick-Upon-
Tweed,Northumberland TD15
2XF,United Kingdom
East Ord Industrial
Estate,Tweedside Trading
Estate,Berwick-Upon-
Tweed,Northumberland TD15
2XF,United Kingdom
Name and License / Permit No. and
Address of Final Recoverer / Disposer
(HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)
Actual Address of Final Destination
i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site
(HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)
Waste
Treatment
Operation
Method Used
Location of Treatment
Haz Waste : Name and
Licence/Permit No of Next
Destination Facility
Non Haz Waste: Name and
Licence/Permit No of
Recover/Disposer
Haz Waste : Address of Next
Destination Facility
Non Haz Waste: Address of
Recover/Disposer
Transfer DestinationEuropean
Waste CodeHazardous
Quantity
(Tonnes per
Year)
Description of Waste
M/C/E Method Used
Within the Country 20 01 25 No 0.635 Edible oil and fat R1 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandGreen BioFuels Ireland
Limited,P0829-01
Marshmeadows, New
Ross,County Wexford,".",Ireland
To Other Countries 20 01 33 Yes 6.259 Lead batteries R4 M Weighed AbroadElectrical Waste
Management,WFP DS-11-
0014-04
Unit 648 Jordanstown
Drive,Greenogue Business
Park,Rathcoole,County
Dublin,Ireland
European Metal
Recycling,EAWML/50447,Alexandra
Dock 1,Bootle,Liverpool,L20
IBX,United Kingdom
Alexandra Dock
1,Bootle,Liverpool,L20 IBX,United
Kingdom
To Other Countries 20 01 36 No 1.14 WEEE R4 M Weighed AbroadEuropean Metal
Recycling,EAWML/50447
Alexandra Dock
1,Bootle,Liverpool,L20
IBX,United Kingdom
Within the Country 20 03 01 No 432.1 Mixed municipal waste D5 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland Bord Na Mona,W0201-03
Drehid
Landfill,Killinagh,Carbury,County
Kildare,Ireland
Within the Country 20 03 01 No 8.08 Recycling waste R3 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandAES Tullamore Transfer
Station,W0104-03
Cappincur,Tullamore,County
Offally,".",Ireland
Within the Country 20 01 38 No 3.9wood other than that
mentioned in 20 01 37R3 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland
Starrus Eco Holdings
Limited,W0053-03
Bray
Deport,Fassaroe,Bray,County
Dublin,Ireland
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Waste CodeHazardous
Quantity
(Tonnes per
Year)
Description of Waste
Waste
Treatment
Operation
Method Used
Location of Treatment
Haz Waste : Name and
Licence/Permit No of Next
Destination Facility
Non Haz Waste: Name and
Licence/Permit No of
Recover/Disposer
Haz Waste : Address of Next
Destination Facility
Non Haz Waste: Address of
Recover/Disposer
Name and License / Permit No. and
Address of Final Recoverer / Disposer
(HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)
Actual Address of Final Destination
i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site
(HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)
Annual Environmental Report 2015 IEL P0516-03
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Appendix 2
EPA Summary Templates
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1
Date
NACE Code 0729
Class 1.3 (a) Minerals and Other Materials
Mine Site: E 284,877, N267,985 Tailings Management Facility: E 285,100 N271,545
Boliden Tara Mines Limited is the largest zinc mine in Europe. 2.2 million tonnes of ore was mined in 2015 which yielded zinc and lead concentrates containing up to 242,777 tonnes of zinc and 34,400 tonnes of lead metal. This produced 2.2 million tonnes of waste, otherwise known as tailings. During 2015 there was one exceedence of an ELV, 9 external complaints received, two incidents with environmental impact, two Compliance Investigations and 2 non-compliances of license conditions for site visit. A Technical Amendment to facilitate a reduction in ELV for Antimony at surface Emission point SW1 was approved in October 2015. An additional point source emission to water, SW2, to the River Blackwater was commissioned.
Signature
Class / Classes of Activity
Group/Facility manager
(or nominated, suitably qualified and
experienced deputy)
National Grid Reference (6E, 6 N)
A description of the activities/processes at the site for the reporting year. This should include information such as production increases or decreases on site, any infrastructural changes, environmental performance which was measured during the reporting year and an overview of compliance with your licence listing all exceedances of licence limits (where applicable) and what they relate to e.g. air, water, noise.
Declaration:All the data and information presented in this report has been checked and certified as being accurate.
The quality of the information is assured to meet licence requirements.
__________________________ 16/03/2016
Facility Information Summary
Licence Register Number
Name of site
Site Location
AER Reporting Year 2015
P0516-03
Boliden Tara Mines Limited
Knockumber, Navan, County Meath
1
AIR-summary template Lic No: P0516-03 Year 2015
Answer all questions and complete all tables where relevant
2 No
3 Basic air monitoring
checklist AGN2
Yes
Table A1: Licensed Mass Emissions/Ambient data-periodic monitoring (non-continuous)
Emission
reference no:Parameter/ Substance
Frequency of
Monitoring
ELV in licence or
any revision
thereof
Licence Compliance Criteria Measured valueUnit of
measurement
Compliant with
licence limitMethod of analysis
Annual mass
load (kg)
Comments -reason
for change in %
mass load from
previous year if
applicable
A2-4 Total Particulates Monthly 10No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV1.112 mg/Nm3 yes EN13284-1:2002 3.986
A2-4 volumetric flow Monthly 15,000 100 % of values < ELV 3450 Nm3/hour yes EN16911:2013
A2-4Zinc and compounds (as
Zn)Monthly 0.5
No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.063 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14385:2004 0.227
A2-4Arsenic and compounds (as
As)Monthly 0.05
No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.001 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14385:2004 0.002
A2-4Cadmium and compounds
(as Cd)Monthly 0.05
No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.001 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14385:2004 0.002
A2-4Lead and compounds (as
Pb)Monthly 0.5
No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.004 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14385:2004 0.016
A2-6 Total Particulates Monthly 5No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.929 mg/Nm3 yes EN13284-1:2002 2402.03
A2-6 volumetric flow Monthly 775,000 100 % of values < ELV 295,108 Nm3/hour yes EN16911:2013
A2-6Nitrogen oxides
(NOx/NO2)Monthly 20
No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.176 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14792:2006 454.554
A2-6 Hydrogen sulphide Monthly 0.01No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.033 mg/Nm3 yes EN 13649:2002 84.319
A2-7 Total Particulates Monthly 5No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV1.251 mg/Nm3 yes EN13284-1:2002 2760.601
A2-7 volumetric flow Monthly 580,000 100 % of values < ELV 251,942 Nm3/hour yes EN16911:2013
A2-7Nitrogen oxides
(NOx/NO2)Monthly 20
No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.324 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14792:2006 715.439
1
Does your site have licensed air emissions? If yes please complete table A1 and A2 below for the current reporting
year and answer further questions. If you do not have licenced emissions and do not complete a solvent
management plan (table A4 and A5) you do not need to complete the tables
Yes
Periodic/Non-Continuous Monitoring
Are there any results in breach of licence requirements? If yes please provide brief details in the comment section of TableA1
below
Was all monitoring carried out in accordance with EPA guidance note
AG2 and using the basic air monitoring checklist?
Independent Montioring carried out on 14/07/2015 by Fitz Scientific
Ltd. On behalf of EPA at Emission Refence points A2-4 and A2-6 (site
visit reference SV01943)
Additional information
2
AIR-summary template Lic No: P0516-03 Year 2015
Emission
reference no:Parameter/ Substance
Frequency of
Monitoring
ELV in licence or
any revision
thereof
Licence Compliance Criteria Measured valueUnit of
measurement
Compliant with
licence limitMethod of analysis
Annual mass
load (kg)
Comments -reason
for change in %
mass load from
previous year if
applicable
A2-7 Hydrogen sulphide Monthly 0.01No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.024 mg/Nm3 yes EN 13649:2002 53.336
A2-8 Total Particulates Monthly 5No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.977 mg/Nm3 yes EN13284-1:2002 2217.376
A2-8 volumetric flow Monthly 580,000 100 % of values < ELV 246,372 Nm3/hour yes EN16911:2013
A2-8Nitrogen oxides
(NOx/NO2)Monthly 20
No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.480 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14792:2006 1089.769
A2-8 Hydrogen sulphide Monthly 0.01No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.025 mg/Nm3 yes EN 13649:2002 57.137
A2-9 Total Particulates Monthly 5No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.884 mg/Nm3 yes EN13284-1:2002 5805.147
A2-9 volumetric flow Monthly 775,000 100 % of values < ELV 749,956 Nm3/hour yes EN16911:2013
A2-9Nitrogen oxides
(NOx/NO2)Monthly 20
No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.720 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14792:2006 4730.120
A2-9 Hydrogen sulphide Monthly 0.01No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.015 mg/Nm3 yes EN 13649:2002 97.529
A2-10 Total Particulates Monthly 5No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV1.219 mg/Nm3 yes EN13284-1:2002 8516.754
A2-10 volumetric flow Monthly 1,333,334 100 % of values < ELV 797,456 Nm3/hour yes EN16911:2013
A2-10Nitrogen oxides
(NOx/NO2)Monthly 20
No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.683 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14792:2006 4767.752
A2-10 Hydrogen sulphide Monthly 0.01No 30min mean can exceed the
ELV0.028 mg/Nm3 yes EN 13649:2002 192.107
Note 1: Volumetric flow shall be included as a reportable parameter
2
AER Monitoring returns summary template-WATER/WASTEWATER(SEWER) Lic No: P0516-03 Year 2015
Additional information
5 Yes
6 No
7 Yes
8 No
Table W4: Summary of average emissions -continuous monitoring
Emission
reference no:
Emission released
toParameter/ Substance
ELV or trigger values in licence or any revision
thereofAveraging Period Compliance Criteria
Units of
measurement
Annual Emission for current
reporting year (kg)
% change +/- from
previous reporting
year
Monitoring
Equipment
downtime (hours)
Number of ELV
exceedences in
reporting year
SW1 Water volumetric flow 64,800 24 hour No flow value shall exceed the specific limit. m3/day
SW1 Water pH 6 - 9 24 hour No pH value shall deviate from the specified range. pH units
SW1 Water Temperature 1.5 oC 24 hour No temperature value shall exceed the limit value. degrees C
SW1 Water Dissolved Oxygen 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L
SW1 Water COD 100 Weekly All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 64649.961 -22.5
SW1 Water BOD 20 Monthly All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 11439.044 -4.1
SW1 Water Suspended Solids 30 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 44468.440 -17.7 1
SW1 Water Ammonia (as N) <0.065 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 11600.314 -17.6
SW1 Water Nitrate (as N) 50 (Drinking & Surface water Regs) 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 32826.775 -16.3
SW1 Water Nitrite (as N) 0.5 (Drinking water Directive) 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 2905.825 -12.5
SW1 Water Kjeldahl Nitrogen 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 15709.917 -13.1
SW1 Water Total nitrogen 50 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 51442.527 -15.1
SW1 Water Total phosphorus 2 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 533.859 -22.8
SW1 Water Sulphate 1500 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 2069816.297 -15.2
SW1 Water Zinc and compounds (as Zn) 2 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 691.543 -45.6
SW1 Water Lead and compounds (as Pb) 0.5 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 44.988 -24.0
SW1 Water Copper and compounds (as Cu) 0.5 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 15.401 4.1
SW1 Water Iron 1 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 254.163 426.3
SW1 Water Cadmium and compounds (as Cd) 0.1 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 8.898 -22.8
SW1 Water Arsenic and compounds (as As) 0.5 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 50.588 -33.5
SW1 Water Antimony (as Sb) 0.8 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 1564.954 -43.1
SW1 Water Cyanides (as total CN) 0.2 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 222.441 -22.8
SW1 Water Chromium and compounds (as Cr) 0.1 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 8.963 -23.7
SW1 Water Mercury and compounds (as Hg) 0.05 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 4.449 -22.8
SW1 Water Ortho-phosphate (as PO4) 0.5 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 4448.826 -35.7
SW2 Water volumetric flow 4,500 24 hour No flow value shall exceed the specific limit. m3/day
SW2 Water pH 6 - 9 24 hour No pH value shall deviate from the specified range. pH units
SW2 Water Temperature 1.5 oC 24 hour No temperature value shall exceed the limit value. degrees C
SW2 Water Dissolved Oxygen Not greater than 80% outside mixing zone 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L
SW2 Water COD 10 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 1518.215
SW2 Water BOD 2.6 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 272.267
SW2 Water Suspended Solids 25 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 1069.381
SW2 Water Ammonia (as N) 0.14 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 104.453
SW2 Water Ortho-phosphate (as PO4) 0.075 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 182.186
SW2 Water Sulphate 200 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 39085.602
SW2 Water Zinc and compounds (as Zn) 0.8 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 96.374
SW2 Water Lead and compounds (as Pb) 24 hour All results < 1.2 times ELV, plus 8 from ten results must be < ELV mg/L 3.063
Do you have a proactive service contract for each piece of continuous monitoring equipment on site?
Did abatement system bypass occur during the reporting year? If yes please complete table W5 below
Continuous monitoring Additional Information
Does your site carry out continuous emissions to water/sewer monitoring?
If yes please summarise your continuous monitoring data below in Table W4 and compare it to its relevant Emission Limit Value (ELV)
Did continuous monitoring equipment experience downtime? If yes please record downtime in table W4 below
1
Environmental Liabilities template Lic No: P0516-03
Commentary
1 Submitted and not agreed by EPA; In 2002 in accordance with IPC License No 516 Condition 14.2.1 a costed ELRA of the
site was conducted.
2 Review required and completed
In 2013 in accordance with IPPCL P0516-03, Condition 12.2.2 a full review of ELRA was carried out. Mine site ELRA (EDEN Case No LR005946 ) was submitted on 07/11/2013 and TMF ELRA (EDEN Case No LR006025) was submitted on 12/11/2013.
3Financial cover as determined by ELRA for TMF is €4,401,170
and €1,212,622.56 for the Tara site
The cost of unknown environmental liabilities relating to the TMF provided for a major dam wall failure involving tailings flow slide and for a leak in tailings carrying pipeline for the Tara site.
4 Submitted and not agreed by EPA;
5 Cover to the vlaue of €25.0 million per individual event
6Public Liability Insurance with Environmental Impairment
Liability cover and Business Interuption Insurance
While in operation, the risk of unknown liabilities is covered under Tara's Business Interruption Insurance and covers potential environmental liabilities to the value of €25.0 million per individual event. In Closure and Aftercare management, the risk of unknown liabilities will be covered under Public Liability Insurance.
7Financial provision in revised CRAMP provides for closure and aftercare management (2 years closure and 30 years aftercare management at the TMF and 2 year closre and 5 years aftecare at the mine site) in the form of Public Liability Insurance.
8 Closure plan submitted and not agreed by EPA
9 Review required and completedA full review of Tara's CRAMP was submitted in 2 parts on 11/05/2015 (EDEN Case No LR016156 and LR016163)
10 Submitted and not agreed by EPA; Total Financial Provision for CRAMP is €14,831,028
11 Total Financial Provision for CRAMP is €14,831,028 The cash value held as financial surety for the purpose of implementing CRAMP was €9.76million as of 31/12/2015. There is a Boliden Group sponsored Bank Guarantee of €5.0 million in place.
12 cash deposit and bank gauranteeThe cash being held as financial surety for the purpose of implementing CRAMP is on deposit with Bank of Ireland through Meath County Council. The Boliden Group
sponsored Bank Guarantee with MCC as beneficiar.
13The revised CRAMP has financial provision for 2 years closure and 30 years aftercare management for the TMF and 2 years closure and 5 years aftercare for the minseite.
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Financial provision for ELRA expiry date
Closure plan initial agreement status
Closure plan review status
Financial Provision for Closure status
Financial Provision for Closure - amount of cover
Financial provision for Closure expiry date
Financial Provision for Closure - type
ELRA initial agreement status
ELRA review status
Amount of Financial Provision cover required as determined by the latest ELRA
Financial Provision for ELRA status
Financial Provision for ELRA - amount of cover
Financial Provision for ELRA - type
1
Environmental Management Programme/Continuous Improvement Programme template Lic No: ='Facility Summary Information'!F3Year 2015
Additional Information
1 Yes
2 Yes
3 Yes
4 Yes
Environmental Management Programme (EMP) report
Objective Category Target Status (% completed) How target was progressed Responsibility Intermediate outcomes
Reduction of emissions to AirImprove air quality around the
backfill mixing tank in the Mill
building.
100%
A new dust extraction system was installed to
extract cement dust from the top of the mixing
tank and prevent dust escaping to
atmosphere. The system was fully
commissioned during 2015
Section Head (Mill Manager)Improved Environmental
Management Practices
Additional improvements
Increase retention time in water
management ponds by dredging
solids / sediment from Kells Road
(offsite) Surface Drainage Pond
100%Kells Road (Offsite) Surface Drainage Pond
emptied.Section Head (Mill Manager)
Improved Environmental
Management Practices
Waste reduction/Raw material usage
efficiency
Increase backfilling rates to the
mine 100%
Installed a continuous backfill pour system from
the processing to lower mine
Section Head (Mill Manager &
Mine Manager)
Improved Environmental
Management Practices
Energy Efficiency/Utility conservation To improve energy efficiency in Mill 100%Installation of LED lights in Mill as part of a
continual light retrofit programmeSection Head (Mill Manager)
Improved Environmental
Management Practices
Energy Efficiency/Utility conservationTo improve energy efficiency in
Mine dry area 100%
Installation of heat pumps, insulation and
water saving shower heads. System
commissioned in October 2015.
Section Head (EHS Manager)Improved Environmental
Management Practices
Energy Efficiency/Utility conservation Rainwater harvesting in Mine Dry 5%Feasability costing of installation of rainwater
harvesting system complete.Section Head (Ehs Manager)
Improved Environmental
Management Practices
Accrediated to ISO 14001:2004
Environmental Aspect Register in place
Do you maintain an environmental documentation/communication system to inform the public on
environmental performance of the facility, as required by the licence
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Does the EMS reference the most significant environmental aspects and associated impacts on-site
Does the EMS maintain an Environmental Management Programme (EMP) as required in accordance with the
licence requirements
Do you maintain an Environmental Mangement System (EMS) for the site. If yes, please detail in additional
information
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Lic No: P0516-03 Year 2015
1 Yes
2 Noise Guidance
note NG4Yes
3 Yes
4 Enter date
5 No
Date of monitoring Time periodNoise location (on
site)
Noise sensitive
location -NSL (if
applicable)
LAeq LA90 LA10 LAmaxTonal or Impulsive
noise* (Y/N)
If tonal /impulsive noise
was identified was 5dB
penalty applied?
Comments (ex. main noise sources on site, &
extraneous noise ex. road traffic)
Is site compliant with
noise limits
(day/evening/night)?
03/11/2015 30 minutes Day-time N1 65.2 58.3 67.6 77.2 No SELECTRoad traffic noise from the old N3. Mine site emission less than Lmin of 48.2 dBA
Yes
03/11/2015 30 minutes Night-time N1 49.2 40.8 50.4 68.4 NoRoad traffic. Mine site emissions less than background of 41 dBA
Yes
03/11/2015 30 minutes Day-time N2 52.6 48.3 52.8 71.4 NoRoad traffic noise from the old N3. Mine site emission less than Lmin of 46.9 dBA
Yes
03/11/2015 30 minutes Night-time N2 47.6 42.0 48.3 57.4 NoRoad traffic. Mine site emissions less than background of 42 dBA
Yes
03/11/2015 30 minutes Day-time N3 44.4 40.8 47.1 66.6 NoRoad traffic noise from the old N3. Mine site emission less than Lmin of 42 dBA
Yes
03/11/2015 30 minutes Night-time N3 39.2 35.5 40.4 55.7 NoRoad traffic. Mine site emissions less than background of 36 dBA
Yes
03/11/2015 30 minutes Day-time N4 47.2 14.6 50.1 72.8 NoRoad traffic noise and mine site enissions less than background of 41.2 dBA
Yes
03/11/2015 30 minutes Night-time N4 42.5 34.8 44.7 54.2 NoRoad traffic. Mine site emissions inaudible less than background of 35 dBA
Yes
18/9/2014 30 minutes Day-time M1 45.7 38.5 45.2 68.4 NoRoad traffic noise. Tara site emission inaudible at <39 dBA
Yes
19/9/2014 30 minutes Night-time M1 41.2 35.8 42.6 56.8 NoDistant road traffic. Tara activity inaudible at less than background of 36 dBA
Yes
18/9/2014 30 minutes Day-time M2 46.8 39.7 49.5 71.6 NoRoad traffic noise from the old N3. Tara site emission inaudible at < 40 dBA
Yes
19/9/2014 30 minutes Night-time M2 42.1 37.8 43.8 58.2 NoDistant road traffic. Tara actively inaudible at less than background of 38 dBA
Yes
18/9/2014 30 minutes Day-time M3 48.2 42.8 50.4 70.8 NoRoad traffic noise. Tara emission inaudible at 41 dBA
Yes
19/9/2014 30 minutes Night-time M3 44.6 39.2 45.2 55.2 NoDistant road traffic. Tara actively inaudible at less than background of 40 dBA
Yes
18/9/2014 30 minutes Day-time M4 43.4 37.8 46.7 66.2 NoRoad traffic noise. Tara emission inaudible at 36 dBA
Yes
19/9/2014 30 minutes Night-time M4 45.3 36.9 44.4 65.4 NoDistant road traffic. Tara actively inaudible at less than background of 37 dBA
Yes
18/9/2014 30 minutes Day-time M5 45.4 36.4 48.3 68.1 NoRoad traffic noise from the old N3. Tara site emission inaudible at 36 dBA
Yes
19/9/2014 30 minutes Night-time M5 42.4 37.2 38.2 53.3 NoDistant road traffic. Tara activity inaudible at less than background of 38 dBA
Yes
18/9/2014 30 minutes Day-time M6 51.5 39.4 54.6 69.8 NoRoad traffic noise. Tara emissions inaudible at background of 39 dBA
Yes
19/9/2014 30 minutes Night-time M6 41.5 39.1 40.4 67.1 NoDistant road traffic. Tara activity inaudable at less than background of 40 dBA
Yes
18/9/2014 30 minutes Day-time M7 54.7 43.4 56.4 71.3 NoRoad traffic noise. Tara emissions inaudible at <43 dBA
Yes
19/9/2014 30 minutes Night-time M7 46.7 40.6 45.2 55.2 NoDistant road traffic. Tara activity inaudable at less than background of 41 dBA
Yes
*Please ensure that a tonal analysis has been carried out as per guidance note NG4. These records must be maintained onsite for future inspection
When was the noise reduction plan last updated?
Noise monitoring summary report
Have there been changes relevant to site noise emissions (e.g. plant or operational changes) since the last noise survey?
Table N1: Noise monitoring summary
Was noise monitoring a licence requirement for the AER period?
If yes please fill in table N1 noise summary below
Was noise monitoring carried out using the EPA Guidance note, including completion of the "Checklist for noise measurement report" included
in the guidance note as table 6?
Does your site have a noise reduction plan
1
Resource Usage/Energy efficiency summary Lic No: P0516-03 Year 2015
Additional information
1Ongoing
2
SEAI - Large Industry
Energy Network
(LIEN)
Yes
LIEN & Energy
Agreements
Programme
3Yes <1% S
Energy Use Previous year Current year
Production +/- %
compared to
previous reporting
year**
Energy
Consumption +/- %
vs overall site
production*
Total Energy Used (MWHrs) 223,688.40 204,746.78
Total Energy Generated (MWHrs)
Total Renewable Energy Generated (MWHrs)
Electricity Consumption (MWHrs) 184,723.25 169,410.524
Fossil Fuels Consumption:
Heavy Fuel Oil (m3)
Light Fuel Oil (m3) 3,604.69 2,721.17
Natural gas (m3) 5.643 3.542
Coal/Solid fuel (metric tonnes)
Peat (metric tonnes)
Renewable Biomass
Renewable energy generated on site
* where consumption of energy can be compared to overall site production please enter this information as percentage increase or decrease compared to the previous reporting year.
** where site production information is available please enter percentage increase or decrease compared to previous year
Water Emissions Water Consumption
Water use
Water extracted Previous
year m3/yr.
Water extracted
Current year m3/yr.
Production +/- %
compared to
previous reporting
year**
Energy
Consumption +/- %
vs overall site
production*
Volume Discharged
back to
environment(m3yr):
Volume used i.e not
discharged to
environment e.g.
released as steam
m3/yr
Unaccounted for
Water:
Groundwater 4,510,922 5,772,802
Surface water 2,809 12,354 4,777,228
Public supply 108,753 92,313
Recycled water 4,480,365 4,323,723
Total 9,102,849 10,201,192
* where consumption of water can be compared to overall site production please enter this information as percentage increase or decrease compared to the previous reporting year.
** where site production information is available please enter percentage increase or decrease compared to previous year
When did the site carry out the most recent energy efficiency audit? Please list the recommendations in table 3 below
Is the site a member of any accredited programmes for reducing energy usage/water conservation such as the
SEAI programme linked to the right? If yes please list them in additional information
Where Fuel Oil is used in boilers on site is the sulphur content compliant with licence conditions? Please state percentage in
additional information
Table R1 Energy Usage on site
Table R2 Water usage on site
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Resource Usage/Energy efficiency summary Lic No: P0516-03 Year 2015
Total Landfill Incineration Recycled On-site treatment
Hazardous (Tonnes) 139.471 0.102 139.369
Non-Hazardous (Tonnes) 1921090.5 432.10 1021.43 1,919,637
Date of audit RecommendationsDescription of
Measures proposedOrigin of measures
Predicted energy
savings %Implementation date Responsibility Completion date
Status and
comments
2013Mine Dry heating Upgrade
insulation, heat pumpsaccredited programme
60% + Jan-15 EHS Manager Q3 2015 Complete
2014 Lighting upgrade LED lightingaccredited programme
60% + Dec-15 EHS Manager Q4 2015 Complete
2014 Pumping optimisation Pumping efficiencyaccredited programme
10% + ongoing EHS Manager ongoing Investigation
2015Staff Home Energy Grant Scheme
EAI/SSE Arirtricity home energy improvement grant scheme
accredited programme
30% + Mar-16 EHS Manager Q 4 2016 In progress
2015Solar Farm Feasibility Study
Solar PVCompany initiative
20MW ongoing EHS Manager ongoing Investigation
2015Wind Turbine Feasibility Study
Wind turbineCompany initiative
1.5MW ongoing EHS Manager ongoing Investigation
2015Surface Workshop
heating upgrade
Insullation, heat
pumps
accredited
programme80% + ongoing EHS Manager ongoing Investigation
Table R3 Waste Stream Summary
Table R4: Energy Audit finding recommendations
1
Complaints and Incidents summary template Lic No: P0516-03
1. Minor 2. Limited 3. Serious 4. Very serious 5. Catastrophic Recurring Once-Off Ongoing
Additional information
Yes
Table 1 Complaints summary
Date Category Other type (please specify)Brief description of complaint (Free txt
<20 words)Corrective action< 20 words Resolution status Resolution date Further information
13/1/2015 Ground VibrationGround vibration experienced at residence relating to blasting on 9th, 10th &12 January 2015.
Explained to resident that the recorded ground vibration readings are well below levels at which damage to property can be caused.
Complete 15/01/2015
There is continuous ground vibration monitoring being carried out at locations which represent levels at this receptor. Blast vibration levels are kept well below the IEL Limit of 8mm/sec daytime & 4mm/sec night-time.
02/02/2015 Ground VibrationGround vibration experienced at residence relating to blasting on 1st February 2015.
Explained to resident that the recorded ground vibration readings are well below levels at which damage to property can be caused.
Complete 04/02/2015
There is continuous ground vibration monitoring being carried out at locations which represent levels at this receptor. Blast vibration levels are kept well below the IEL Limit of 8mm/sec daytime & 4mm/sec night-time.
10/04/2015 Ground VibrationGround vibration experienced at residence relating to blasting on 10th April 2015.
Explained to resident that the recorded
ground vibration readings are well below levels at which damage to property can be caused.
Complete 15/04/2015
There is continuous ground vibration monitoring being carried out at locations which represent levels at this
receptor. Blast vibration levels are kept well below the IEL Limit of 8mm/sec daytime & 4mm/sec night-time.
11/04/2015 Ground VibrationGround vibration experienced at residence relating to blasting on 11th April 2015.
Explained to resident that the recorded ground vibration readings are well below levels at which damage to property can be caused.
Complete 15/04/2015
There is continuous ground vibration monitoring being carried out at locations which represent levels at this receptor. Blast vibration levels are kept well below the IEL Limit of 8mm/sec daytime & 4mm/sec night-time.
09/05/2015 NoiseNoise arising from kango drilling at entrance to Randalstown TSF at 08:30 am
Work practices discused with project Manager and amended to ensure that such activity would be confined to week days
Complete 11/05/2015
10/05/2015 Ground VibrationGround vibration experienced at residence relating to blasting on 10th May 2015.
Explained to resident that the recorded ground vibration readings are well below levels at which damage to property can be
caused.
Complete 15/04/2015
There is continuous ground vibration monitoring being carried out at locations which represent levels at this receptor. Blast vibration levels are kept well below the IEL Limit of 8mm/sec daytime & 4mm/sec night-time.
28/09/2015 NoiseSuspected source of low frequency noise emission from site activities at night
Investigated potential source of noise Complete 08/10/2015
28/09/2015 NoiseSuspected source of low frequency noise emission from site activities at night
Investigated potential source of noise Complete 08/10/2015
09/12/2015 Ground VibrationGround vibration experienced at residence relating to evening blating
Explained to resident that the recorded ground vibration readings are well below levels at which damage to property can be caused.
Complete 11/12/2015
There is continuous ground vibration monitoring being carried out at locations which represent levels at this receptor. Blast vibration levels are kept well below the IEL Limit of 8mm/sec daytime & 4mm/sec night-time.
Total complaints open at start of
reporting yearNone
Total new complaints received
during reporting year9
Total complaints closed during reporting year
9
Balance of complaints end of reporting year
None
Complaints
Have you received any environmental complaints in the current reporting year? If yes please complete summary details of
complaints received on site in table 1 below
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Complaints and Incidents summary template Lic No: P0516-03
Complaints
Additional information
SELECT
What is an incident
Table 2 Incidents summary
Date of occurrence Incident nature Location of occurrenceIncident category*please refer to
guidanceReceptor Cause of incident
Other
cause(please
specify)
Activity in progress at time of incident
30/01/2015 Spillage
Other location (leak from reclaim water pipeline midway
between mine site &
Randalstown TSF)
2. Limited Water (surface) Adverse weatherNormal activities - pumping of reclaim water from
Randalstown back to main site for re-use in process
plasnt
28/09/2015 SpillageOther location (leak from tailings pipeline between mine
site & Randalstown TSF)
2. Limited Water Operational controlsNormal activities - pumping process watertrough
pipeline and not tailings
05/12/2015 Breach of ELVLicenced discharge point (SW1 Dicharge to River Boyne)
1. Minor Water (surface) Adverse weather Normal activities - discharge to River Boyne
Total number of incidents
current year3
Total number of incidents
previous year2
% reduction/ increase
Incidents
Have any incidents occurred on site in the current reporting year? Please list all incidents for current reporting year in Table 2
below
*For information on how to report and what
constitutes an incident
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Year 2015
Communication Occurrence Corrective action<20 words Preventative action <20 words Resolution status Resolution dateLikelihood of
reoccurence
EPA (INC1006633), MCC, Inland
Fisheries New
Pumping immediately stopped. Site investigation. Samples taken.
Groundwater Risk asessment carried
out.
Continue with daily visual inspection of
pipeline. Ensure pipeline covered / insulated.
Integrity test pipeline.
OngoingIntegrity test of pipelines to be
carried out 1Q 2016Low
EPA (INC1008591), MCC, Inland
Fisheries, DCENRNew
Automatic stopping of pumping. Site investigation. Surface water samples
taken.
Continue with daily visual inspection ofpipeline. Ensure pipeline covered / insulated.
Integrity test pipeline.
OngoingIntegrity test of pipelines to be
carried out 1Q 2016Low
EPA NewAutomatic stopping of pumping. Site
investigation. Surface water samples
taken.
Training to improve awareness of the risks
associated with discharging during adverse weather conditions among responsible Mill
operatives
Complete 07/12/2015 Low
Annual Environmental Report 2015 IEL P0516-03
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Appendix 3
Summary of Monitoring Data 2015
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Surface Water Monitoring Summary 2015
Parameter EQS Unit TOA TOB T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T10 T11 T12 T13 T14 T15
pH 6-9 8.4 8.4 8.5 8.5 8.3 8.5 8.4 8.4 8.5 8.5 8.3 8.6 8.4
Temperature oC 11.0 11.0 10.2 10.5 10.4 10.4 10.1 9.7 10.5 9.6 10.2 10.2 10.9
Sp E Cond. uS/cm 613 613 373 564 612 372 671 682 369 596 654 611 582
Dissolved Oxygen
mg/l 9.4 9.4 9.5 9.3 9.6 9.3 9.4 8.9 9.2 9.2 9.1 9.4 9.1
Suspended Solids
mg/l 3 3 5 5 4 5 10 13 12 5 11 6 9
Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 2.7 2.7 2.4 2.7 2.7 2.7 4.6 3.0 2.4 4.6 4.4 5.1 5.2
Sulphate mg/l 34 34 21 38 32 18 47 47 21 23 39 23 71
Ammonia as NH4
0.140 mg/l <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.10 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12 <0.12
Hardness as CaCO3
mg/l 341 341 175 305 341 162 364 386 174 313 369 316 298
Zinc 0.050 mg/l <0.008 <0.008 <0.007 <0.008 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.003 <0.005 <0.005 <0.004 <0.004 <0.005
Lead 0.0072 mg/l <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.005 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002
Iron
mg/l <0.027 <0.027 <0.033 <0.021 <0.017 <0.036 <0.009 <0.004 <0.042 <0.007 <0.011 <0.005 <0004
Cadmium 0.0015 mg/l <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002
Arsenic 0.025 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
Chloride mg/l 20 20 18 20 20 18 18 21 18 20 19 20 20
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Parameter EQS Unit TOA TOB T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T10 T11 T12 T13 T14 T15
Cyanide 0.010 mg/l <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
Copper 0.030 mg/l <0.003 <0.003 <0.011 <0.003 <0.003 <0.005 <0.004 <0.001 <0.006 <0.001 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002
Chromium 0.0047 mg/l <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002
Cobalt mg/l <0.002 <0.003 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002
Magnesium mg/l 9 9 10 9 9 10 14 13 10 10 13 10 14
Manganese mg/l <0.018 <0.018 <0.020 <0.018 <0.018 <0.015 <0.033 <0.027 <0.018 <0.010 <0.048 <0.010 <0.020
Nickel 0.020 mg/l <0.007 <0.007 <0.003 <0.008 <0.006 <0.003 <0.007 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.007 <0.003 <0.003
Mercury 0.00005 mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
Sodium mg/l 12 12 10 11 10 10 9 13 10 9 9 9 10
Aluminium mg/l <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10
Antimony mg/l <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.003 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002
Ortho Phosphate
mg/l 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.2 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05
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TAILINGS MANAGEMENT FACILITY GROUNDWATER MONITORING SUMMARY 2015
Parameter EQS Unit OB4 (P1)
BR1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR5 BR6 BR7 BR8
Water Level (mbgl) 2.90 11.63 7.23 5.26 5.96 0.74 4.45 3.88 1.70
pH 7.8 8.0 7.6 8.3 7.8 7.8 8.4 8.0 8.2
Temp (oC) oC 11.4 11.3 11.2 11.3 12.0 11.1 10.9 10.8 11.4
Sp E Cond.
1875 uS/cm 998 800 797 405 640 608 289 525 406
Dissolved Oxygen
mg/l 6.5 6.9 7.2 6.4 6.9 5.8 5.9 7.0 6.3
Sulphate 187.5 mg/l 365 193 112 23 91 20 13 33 18
Manganese mg/l 1.054 0.528 0.996 0.131 0.298 0.077 0.437 0.218 0.076
Zinc
mg/l <0.045 <0.003 <0.238 <0.005 <0.007 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005
Lead
0.01875 mg/l <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.003 <0.002 <0.003 <0.002 <0.002
Iron
mg/l <0.003 <0.014 <0.873 <0.066 <0.074 <0.260 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003
Arsenic
0.0075 mg/l <0.005 <0.005 <0.006 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005
Nitrite as N 0.375 mg/l <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025
Nitrate as N mg/l <1.8 <1.3 <1.3 <1.3 <1.3 <1.3 <1.3 <1.3 <1.3
Chloride 187.5 mg/l 48 22 13 17 19 14 18 30 12
Ortho Phosphate
mg/l <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2
Magnesium mg/l 47 19 22 16 12 36 15 33 29
Mercury 0.00075 mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
Nickel
0.015 mg/l <0.004 <0.003 <0.007 <0.010 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003
Potassium mg/l 4.0 2.1 1.6 5.0 1.4 3.0 1.4 2.0 2.5
Sodium
mg/l 27 18 12 18 9 12 7 17 15
Aluminium 0.150 mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Ammonia as NH4
0.175 mg/l <0.27 <0.21 <0.21 <0.27 <0.21 <0.18 <0.27 <0.17 <0.19
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TAILINGS MANAGEMENT FACILITY GROUNDWATER MONITORING SUMMARY 2015 CONTINUED
Parameter EQS Unit BR9 BR10 BR11 BR12 BR 13 BR14 BR15 BR 16 GR 1 OB1 (P2)
Water Level (mbgl) 4.77 3.77 1.14 1.07 2.53 1.07 7.02 2.89 2.31 5.75
pH 7.9 7.9 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.5 7.7 7.8
Temp (oC) oC 11.1 10.7 10.9 11.1 11.5 11.7 11.6 10.8 10.4 10.3
Sp E Cond.
1875 uS/cm 397 500 2568 1344 729 1938 678 871 763 1268
Dissolved Oxygen
mg/l 6.9 6.5 6.9 6.5 7.1 6.3 7.2 4.9 6.7 7.3
Sulphate 187.5 mg/l 27 29 1961 652 43 1461 116 68 70 568
Manganese mg/l 0.206 0.038 3.894 1.221 0.598 2.737 0.028 6.962 0.510 0.022
Zinc
mg/l <0.005 <0.004 <0.038 <0.009 <0.011 <0.115 <0.063 <0.011 <0.007 <0.016
Lead
0.01875 mg/l <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.003 <0.002 <0.003 <0.002 <0.002
Iron
mg/l <0.013 <0.006 0.071 0.074 <0.002 <0.002 <0.018 <0.489 <0.002 <0.003
Arsenic
0.0075 mg/l <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005
Nitrite as N 0.375 mg/l <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.49 <0.025 <0.025 <1.21 <0.025
Nitrate as N mg/l <1.3 <1.3 <1.3 <1.3 <21.6 <1.3 <1.3 <1.3 <9.7 <1.3
Chloride 187.5 mg/l 17 27 87 55 25 57 24 64 13 21
Ortho Phosphate
mg/l <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2
Magnesium mg/l 15 15 183 57 9 167 23 15 23 59
Mercury 0.00075 mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
Nickel
0.015 mg/l <0.003 <0.003 <0.005 <0.004 <0.004 <0.006 <0.003 <0.004 <0.003 <0.003
Potassium mg/l 1.2 3.4 5.4 2.3 1.4 16.3 2.6 27.3 1.3 5.4
Sodium
mg/l 13 19 114 32 11 77 16 23 11 18
Aluminium 0.150 mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Ammonia as NH4
0.175 mg/l <0.19 <0.19 <0.27 <0.21 <0.21 <0.19 <0.19 <0.19 <0.19 <0.27
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TAILINGS MANAGEMENT FACILITY GROUNDWATER MONITORING SUMMARY 2015 CONTINUED
Parameter EQS Unit OB2 OB3 OB4 (P2)
OB5 OB6 OB7 OB8 OB9 OB 10 OB 11
Water Level (mbgl) 6.48 3.47 2.82 6.29 4.81 1.79 3.52 1.53 2.90 4.68
pH 7.7 7.9 7.7 7.7 7.6 7.9 7.8 7.8 7.9 7.8
Temp (oC) oC 12.0 10.8 11.2 10.9 10.7 10.7 10.9 10.2 10.5 11.6
Sp E Cond.
1875 uS/cm 1242 868 1402 806 824 652 919 628 579 741
Dissolved Oxygen
mg/l 8.0 7.3 7.0 6.1 6.6 6.9 6.8 6.8 7.6 7.3
Sulphate 187.5 mg/l 611 332 735 122 114 29 268 40 34 160
Manganese mg/l 0.027 0.013 1.595 0.264 0.600 0.018 0.373 0.135 0.034 0.153
Zinc
mg/l <0.003 <0.005 <0.017 <0.008 <0.007 <0.011 <0.007 <0.004 <0.004 <0.003
Lead
0.01875 mg/l <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002
Iron
mg/l <0.003 <0.002 <0.115 <0.003 <0.122 <0.003 <0.007 <0.003 <0.002 <0.002
Arsenic
0.0075 mg/l <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005
Nitrite as N 0.375 mg/l <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025
Nitrate as N mg/l <1.5 <1.5 <1.3 <1.5 <19.5 <6.2 <1.3 <9.1 <4.5 <10.1
Chloride 187.5 mg/l 35 30 36 21 20 51 25 10 29 16
Ortho Phosphate
mg/l <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2
Magnesium mg/l 67 45 74 20 22 4 34 11 8 19
Mercury 0.00075 mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
Nickel
0.015 mg/l <0.005 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.005 <0.003 <0.005 <.0004 <0.003 <0.003
Potassium mg/l 6.2 1.3 5.9 4.0 1.8 0.7 2.0 7.1 1.1 3.5
Sodium
mg/l 33 29 42 7 15 13 18 8 12 8
Aluminium 0.150 mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Ammonia as NH4
0.175 mg/l <0.19 <0.19 <0.27 <0.19 <0.19 <0.21 <0.19 <0.21 <0.19 <0.27
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TAILINGS MANAGEMENT FACILITY GROUNDWATER MONITORING SUMMARY 2015 CONTINUED
Parameter EQS Unit OB 12 OB 13 OB15 OB16 OB 17 OB18 OB19 OB20 OB21 OB22
Water Level (mbgl) 2.72 3.87 1.47 1.05 2.06 0.92 2.32 1.16 7.17 2.95
pH 7.5 7.9 7.8 7.7 8.0 7.8 7.9 8.0 7.7 7.5
Temp (oC) oC 10.8 10.6 11.0 11.0 10.3 11.1 11.4 11.6 11.7 10.6
Sp E Cond.
1875 uS/cm 941 614 2609 1379 1227 1440 609 1914 875 842
Dissolved Oxygen
mg/l 6.7 8.0 6.2 6.6 6.5 6.6 7.7 6.3 7.0 5.5
Sulphate 187.5 mg/l 101 39 1934 584 643 839 44 1311 121 38
Manganese mg/l 0.304 0.012 3.725 0.897 0.743 0.959 0.023 2.407 0.370 6.538
Zinc
mg/l <0.007 <0.003 <0.072 <0.011 <0.006 <0.008 <0.005 <0.091 <0.032 <0.006
Lead
0.01875 mg/l <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002
Iron
mg/l <0.385 <0.002 <0.045 <0.005 <0.004 <0.046 <0.002 <0.002 <0.003 <0.133
Arsenic
0.0075 mg/l <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005
Nitrite as N 0.375 mg/l <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.110
Nitrate as N mg/l <1.3 <5.1 <1.3 <1.3 <10.6 <1.3 <6.9 <1.3 <1.6 <0.42
Chloride 187.5 mg/l 45 18 87 41 50 26 22 56 40 67
Ortho Phosphate
mg/l <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2
Magnesium mg/l 22 10 194 71 56 43 7 172 25 15
Mercury 0.00075 mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
Nickel
0.015 mg/l <0.006 <0.003 <0.006 <0.006 <0.003 <0.007 <0.003 <0.006 <0.003 <0.003
Potassium mg/l 1.5 0.4 7.9 3.5 2.3 3.2 0.6 16.6 7.4 25.5
Sodium
mg/l 15 7 121 44 33 33 11 77 19 28
Aluminium 0.150 mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Ammonia as NH4
0.175 mg/l <0.27 <0.19 <0.19 <0.22 <0.19 <0.19 <0.21 <0.19 <0.27 <0.19
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Domestic Well Monitoring Summary 2015
Parameter EQS Unit
12R 17R 18R 22R 23R 28R 29R 30R 32R 35R
Water Level (mbgl) 2.48 2.28 1.42 4.42 5.09 2.39 17.30 0.68 1.87 3.00
pH 7.9 8.2 8.1 7.9 7.8 8.0 8.0 8.0 7.9 7.8
Temp (oC) oC 9.0 10.1 9.9 11.0 11.0 10.9 12.2 9.7 10.9 11.2
Sp E Cond.
1875 mg/l 942 633 581 698 557 433 529 602 545 614
Dissolved Oxygen
mg/l 8.6 7.9 7.8 8.1 8.5 8.3 8.6 6.8 7.4 6.8
Sulphate 187.5 mg/l 117 23 17 21 31 14 57 17 20 21
Manganese mg/l 0.010 0.015 0.018 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.060 0.193 0.033 0.143
Zinc
mg/l <0.036 <0.027 <0.009 <0.008 <0.010 <0.009 <0.008 <0.008 <0.018 <0.005
Lead
0.01875 mg/l <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002
Iron
mg/l <0.002 <0.002 <0.003 <0.002 <0.002 <0.008 <0.002 <0.012 <0.005 <0.003
Arsenic
0.0075 mg/l <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005
Nitrite as N 0.375 mg/l <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <1.57 <0.025 <0.025
Nitrate as N mg/l 17.30 6.15 0.46 5.47 5.99 3.63 1.65 1.36 0.42 1.62
Chloride 187.5 mg/l 27 20 13 18 16 8 23 17 3 12
Ortho Phosphate
mg/l <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2 <1.2
Magnesium mg/l 18 11 8 10 9 5 14 9 7 11
Mercury 0.00075 mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
Nickel 0.015 mg/l <0.005 <0.010 <0.003 <0.004 <0.003 <0.003 <0.004 <0.004 <0.003 <0.005
Potassium mg/l 2.9 4.9 7.6 10.6 15.4 13.7 3.3 13.7 29.4 1.1
Sodium
mg/l 28 11 6 8 5 5 11 8 9 8
Aluminium 0.150 mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Ammonia as NH4
0.175 mg/l <0.27 <0.27 <0.27 <0.27 <0.27 <0.27 <0.27 <0.27 <0.27 <0.27
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AMBIENT AIR MONITORING SUMMARY 2015
Location Units
Total
Particulates
Zinc
Lead
Cadmium
Arsenic
Nickel
ENV_DA 5 ug/m3 11 <0.10 <0.01 <0.005 <0.006 <0.01
ENV_DA 4 ug/m3 3 <0.10 <0.01 <0.005 <0.006 <0.01
ENV_DA 3 ug/m3 10 <0.10 <0.01 <0.005 <0.006 <0.01
ENV_DA 1 ug/m3 13 <0.10 <0.01 <0.005 <0.006 <0.01
ENV_DA 2 ug/m3 5 <0.10 <0.01 <0.005 <0.006 <0.01
ENV_DA 7
ug/m3 7 <0.10 <0.01 <0.005 <0.006 <0.01
Ambient Air
Limits
250 1 0.5 0.005 0.006
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Dust Deposition Monitoring Summary 2015
Monitoring Station
Units
General
Particulate
Zinc Lead Cadmium Arsenic
ENV_DB 2 ug/m2/d 77 74 7 <0.5 <2.7
ENV_DB 4 ug/m2/d 57 56 5 <0.9 <2.7
ENV_DB 5 ug/m2/d 48 36 4 <0.5 <2.7
ENV_DB 6 ug/m2/d 52 51 5 <0.5 <2.5
ENV_DB 7 ug/m2/d 82 38 4 <0.6 <2.7
ENV_DB 24 ug/m2/d 51 133 15 <0.6 <2.7
ENV_DB 28 ug/m2/d 50 65 10 <0.5 <2.7
ENV_DB 30 ug/m2/d 120 120 15 <0.6 <2.9
ENV_DB 37 ug/m2/d 76 101 12 <0.6 <2.7
ENV_DB 42 ug/m2/d 72 71 8 <0.5 <2.7
ENV_DB 50 ug/m2/d 60 32 4 <0.5 <2.7
ENV_DB 51 ug/m2/d 31 40 5 <0.5 <2.7
Limit Value 350 500 100 2.0 4.0