1. Development of a Global Acid Rock Drainage (GARD) Guide Phase I Project Summary

2. GARD Guide Steering Committee Clive Bell – ACMER Clive Bell – ACMER Rich Borden – Rio Tinto/INAP Rich Borden – Rio Tinto/INAP Linda Broughton – BHP/INAP Linda Broughton – BHP/INAP Charles Bucknam – Newmont/ADTI Charles Bucknam – Newmont/ADTI Meiring du Plessis – WRC, South Africa Meiring du Plessis – WRC, South Africa Linda Figueroa – CSM/ADTI Linda Figueroa – CSM/ADTI Anne-Marie Fleury – ICMM Anne-Marie Fleury – ICMM Ross Gallinger – IAMGOLD/INAP Ross Gallinger – IAMGOLD/INAP Elizabeth Gardiner – MAC/MEND Elizabeth Gardiner – MAC/MEND Adam Jarvis – University of Newcastle, UK/PADRE Adam Jarvis – University of Newcastle, UK/PADRE Bruce Kelley – Rio Tinto/INAP Bruce Kelley – Rio Tinto/INAP Denis Kemp – Falconbridge/INAP/MEND Denis Kemp – Falconbridge/INAP/MEND Bill Price – NRCan/MEND Bill Price – NRCan/MEND Dave Salmon – Anglo American Dave Salmon – Anglo American Jos Schaekers – SA Based Consultant Jos Schaekers – SA Based Consultant Steve Slater – Rio Tinto/INAP Steve Slater – Rio Tinto/INAP Gilles Trembley – NRCan/MEND Gilles Trembley – NRCan/MEND Amber Turner – INAP Amber Turner – INAP David Williams – US BLM, ADTI David Williams – US BLM, ADTI Chris Wolkersdorfer – PADRE/IMWA/TU Bergakademie Freiberg Chris Wolkersdorfer – PADRE/IMWA/TU Bergakademie Freiberg Paul Ziemkiewicz – University of West Virginia Paul Ziemkiewicz – University of West Virginia

3. Phase I Project Objectives Determine and engage stakeholders Determine and engage stakeholders Identify existing guides Identify existing guides Develop GARD Guide framework Develop GARD Guide framework Define GARD Guide content Define GARD Guide content Determine position on INAP website Determine position on INAP website Develop action plan to develop GARD Guide Develop action plan to develop GARD Guide Develop terms of reference for consultants for next phase as appropriate Develop terms of reference for consultants for next phase as appropriate Estimate costs and timeframe to produce the GARD Guide Estimate costs and timeframe to produce the GARD Guide

4. Phase I Activities Established a Steering Committee Established a Steering Committee Produced components of development plan for review Produced components of development plan for review Conducted 3 Steering Committee calls, several individual calls and many e-mail communications Conducted 3 Steering Committee calls, several individual calls and many e-mail communications Completed draft Phase I project report Completed draft Phase I project report Collected and responded to Steering Committee Comments on draft report Collected and responded to Steering Committee Comments on draft report Prepared INAP and GA presentations Prepared INAP and GA presentations

5. GARD Guide Business Case In comparison to existing ARD Guides, the GARD Guide would be: Current with available scientific and engineering understanding Current with available scientific and engineering understanding Comprehensive by covering all aspects of ARD formation and management Comprehensive by covering all aspects of ARD formation and management Global by considering geographic differences in climate and environmental setting Global by considering geographic differences in climate and environmental setting User friendly with web based access and search capability User friendly with web based access and search capability Updatable via the web Updatable via the web Accessible to a broad range of readers from those with a lower technical knowledge to experts Accessible to a broad range of readers from those with a lower technical knowledge to experts

6. GARD Guide Characteristics Flexible to accommodate site-specific issues Flexible to accommodate site-specific issues Avoid duplication and build on existing guidelines and compendiums Avoid duplication and build on existing guidelines and compendiums Be consistent and promote a systematic approach Be consistent and promote a systematic approach Founded on a risk based approach Founded on a risk based approach Endorse a pro-active approach and encourage reduction and control at the source Endorse a pro-active approach and encourage reduction and control at the source Be a “how to” guide and not a regulatory tool or a design manual Be a “how to” guide and not a regulatory tool or a design manual Be globally targeted and avoid a NA bias Be globally targeted and avoid a NA bias Be based on proven, field tested technologies Be based on proven, field tested technologies Cater to the life cycle of a mine (cradle to cradle) Cater to the life cycle of a mine (cradle to cradle)

7. Scope of GARD Guide Acid rock drainage, neutral mine drainage and saline drainage where contaminants are released from solid to liquid phase by sulphide mineral oxidation Acid rock drainage, neutral mine drainage and saline drainage where contaminants are released from solid to liquid phase by sulphide mineral oxidation Includes: tailing, waste rock, underground mine and pit walls, pit lakes, spent ore heaps and low grade stockpiles Includes: tailing, waste rock, underground mine and pit walls, pit lakes, spent ore heaps and low grade stockpiles Applies to all commodities including base metals, gold, coal and uranium Applies to all commodities including base metals, gold, coal and uranium Does NOT include: Does NOT include: Acid sulphate soilsAcid sulphate soils Dissolution of sulphate salts produced by pyrometallugical or complex hydrometallurgical processes (eg. roasters and autoclaves)Dissolution of sulphate salts produced by pyrometallugical or complex hydrometallurgical processes (eg. roasters and autoclaves)

8. Definitions, Nomenclature and Accessibility

9. Target Audience Companies, governments, consultants, researchers, educators, communities, communities of interest, bankers and NGO’s Companies, governments, consultants, researchers, educators, communities, communities of interest, bankers and NGO’s Primary target audience is a scientist or engineer with a reasonable background in chemistry and the basics of civil engineering but not necessarily specifically related to acidic drainage. Primary target audience is a scientist or engineer with a reasonable background in chemistry and the basics of civil engineering but not necessarily specifically related to acidic drainage.

10. GARD Guide Table of Contents 1. The GARD Guide 2. The ARD Process 3. Corporate, Regulatory and Community Framework 4. Defining the Problem – Characterization 5. Prediction 6. Prevention and Control (Mitigation) 7. Drainage Treatment 8. Monitoring 9. Management and Performance Assessment 10. ARD Communication and Consultation 11. ARD Management and Sustainability Framework Appendix

12. Figure 3 ARD Management Continuous Improvement Cycle Consult Corporate, Regulatory and Community Guidance Develop ARD Management Plan characterization prediction prevention/control treatment Implement ARD Management Plan Monitor Performance Assess Performance of ARD Management Mine Phase: - Exploration- Operation - Feasibility/design- Closure - Construction- Post-closure

13. GARD Guide Length ChapterGARD GuideEquivalent BC ARD Chapter Title Page, Executive Summary, Table of Contents etc.1014 1 The GARD Guide811 2 The ARD Process12 3 Corporate, Regulatory and Community Framework21- 4 Defining the Problem – Characterization22- 5 Prediction6130 6 Prevention and Control5761 7 Drainage Treatment4053 8 Monitoring3714 9 Management and Performance Assessment3818 10 ARD Communication and Consultation7- 11 ARD Management and Sustainability Framework6- Appendix2049 Total339262

14. Options to Develop GARD Guide

17. Steps in GARD Production 1. Select and set up web based document management system 2. Select method to obtain Guide technical input 3. Identify/confirm roles and individuals to fill the roles 4. Issue RFP for technical input and select technical contributor(s) 5. Finalize Table of Contents and knowledge maps 6. Develop style guide 7. Assemble first draft of chapters 8. Review chapters with Steering Committee and peer reviewers 9. Distribute draft chapters and post on web site for review 10. Test chapters with selected users in industry/government/NGO’s 11. Consolidate comments and produce second draft of chapters 12. Engage technical writer to edit chapters 13. Engage web author to assemble chapters for the web 14. Test web based Guide with selected users 15. Revise and “go live” 16. Establish Guide usage monitoring and maintenance system

18. Technical Contributor Options Single consultant Single consultant Multiple consultants by chapters (including authors of previous guides) Multiple consultants by chapters (including authors of previous guides) Multiple consultants/authors work on chapters (including authors of previous guides in global working group) Multiple consultants/authors work on chapters (including authors of previous guides in global working group) Donations for chapters Donations for chapters Company contributions Company contributions Government research arms Government research arms Steering committee contributions Steering committee contributions Mining associations manage chapters Mining associations manage chapters Global Alliance manage chapters Global Alliance manage chapters

19. Technical Contributor “strawman” 1. The GARD Guide – ed/LTC with input from INAP, Global Alliance and Steering Committee 2. The ARD Process – selected consultant, possibly from academia, chosen through RFP 3. Corporate, Regulatory and Community Framework – selected consultant, possibly from academia, chosen through RFP 4. Defining the Problem – Characterization – selected consultant chosen through RFP 5. Prediction – selected consultant chosen through RFP 6. Prevention and Control – selected consultant chosen through RFP 7. Drainage Treatment – selected consultant chosen through RFP 8. Monitoring – selected consultant chosen through RFP 9. Management and Performance Assessment – selected consultant chosen through RFP 10. ARD Communication and Consultation – ed/LTC with input from INAP, Global Alliance and Steering Committee 11. ARD Management and Sustainability Framework – ed/LTC with input from INAP, Global Alliance and Steering Committee ed - editor LTC – lead technical consultant

20. Document Management ChapterStatus Last Update ContributorContact

22. Position on INAP website

23. Challenges Engaging a very busy industry and consulting community Engaging a very busy industry and consulting community Synthesizing the vast body of information Synthesizing the vast body of information Resolving differences in opinion Resolving differences in opinion Making complex topics understandable and useful Making complex topics understandable and useful Ensuring broad acceptance Ensuring broad acceptance Funding Funding

24. Time and Cost Estimate 2 years 2 years $250,000 US $250,000 US Doable but aggressive!!

25. Unresolved Issues scope of the Guide - special metallurgical process wastes (eg. roasters and autoclaves) and ancient oxide caps scope of the Guide - special metallurgical process wastes (eg. roasters and autoclaves) and ancient oxide caps use of the term "ARD" and other nomenclature. use of the term "ARD" and other nomenclature. organizational structure to produce the Guide. organizational structure to produce the Guide. Technical contributors: Technical contributors: splitting chapterssplitting chapters selected contributorsselected contributors single or multiple RFP’s to consultantssingle or multiple RFP’s to consultants picking and choosing members of consultant teamspicking and choosing members of consultant teams engaging past guide authorsengaging past guide authors Steering Committee draftingSteering Committee drafting use of workshopsuse of workshops simple, useable vs comprehensive knowledge maps simple, useable vs comprehensive knowledge maps possible phased approach/trial run chapter possible phased approach/trial run chapter use of literature reviews and past Guides use of literature reviews and past Guides role of the GA role of the GA GARD Guide roll-out step added to development plan GARD Guide roll-out step added to development plan when to test the Guide with potential users when to test the Guide with potential users timeline (and cost) timeline (and cost)

26. Recommendations INAP should: Proceed with the GARD Guide development Proceed with the GARD Guide development Address acidic, neutral and saline drainage Address acidic, neutral and saline drainage Target scientist or engineer reader Target scientist or engineer reader Produce a Guide that is: Produce a Guide that is: “how to” - not a literature summary“how to” - not a literature summary web-based with extensive search capabilityweb-based with extensive search capability less than 350 pages + appendixless than 350 pages + appendix Use technical editor or lead consultant approach Use technical editor or lead consultant approach Issue a RFP for at least some chapters Issue a RFP for at least some chapters Develop a style guide Develop a style guide Establish an external peer and stakeholder review process Establish an external peer and stakeholder review process Consider a phased approach to Guide development Consider a phased approach to Guide development

27. Next Steps Provide guidance on unresolved issues Provide guidance on unresolved issues Review, modify and finalize GARD Guide development report Review, modify and finalize GARD Guide development report Decide on a phased approach Decide on a phased approach Identify and secure funding Identify and secure funding Select an option for Guide development organization Select an option for Guide development organization Select editor or lead technical consultant to manage development of the Guide Select editor or lead technical consultant to manage development of the Guide Fill the roles in the organization chart Fill the roles in the organization chart

28. Phase I work to complete INAP presentation INAP presentation GA presentation GA presentation Final steering committee calls Final steering committee calls Finalize phase I report Finalize phase I report Expected completion – December 20, 2006

29. Phase I Project Budget Status $28,500 CDN + GST budget (included $5,500 for optional travel/presentation) $28,500 CDN + GST budget (included $5,500 for optional travel/presentation) $15,000 CDN* spent to date $15,000 CDN* spent to date $18,500 CDN* forecast to complete (assuming no significant new items) $18,500 CDN* forecast to complete (assuming no significant new items) $10,000 CDN* forecast under budget $10,000 CDN* forecast under budget * Includes GST

31. Development of a Global Acid Rock Drainage (GARD) Guide Phase I project summary

32. Phase I Project Objectives Determine and engage stakeholders Determine and engage stakeholders Identify existing guides Identify existing guides Develop GARD Guide framework Develop GARD Guide framework Define GARD Guide content Define GARD Guide content Determine position on INAP website Determine position on INAP website Develop action plan to develop GARD Guide Develop action plan to develop GARD Guide Develop terms of reference for consultants for next phase as appropriate Develop terms of reference for consultants for next phase as appropriate Estimate costs and timeframe to produce the GARD Guide Estimate costs and timeframe to produce the GARD Guide

33. GARD Guide Business Case In comparison to existing ARD Guides, the GARD Guide will be: Current with available scientific and engineering understanding Current with available scientific and engineering understanding Comprehensive by covering all aspects of ARD formation and management Comprehensive by covering all aspects of ARD formation and management Global by considering geographic differences in climate and environmental setting Global by considering geographic differences in climate and environmental setting User friendly with web based access and search capability User friendly with web based access and search capability Updatable via the web Updatable via the web Accessible to a broad range of readers from those with a lower technical knowledge to experts Accessible to a broad range of readers from those with a lower technical knowledge to experts

34. Scope of GARD Guide Acid rock drainage, neutral mine drainage and saline drainage where contaminants are released from solid to liquid phase by sulphide mineral oxidation Acid rock drainage, neutral mine drainage and saline drainage where contaminants are released from solid to liquid phase by sulphide mineral oxidation Includes: tailing, waste rock, underground mine and pit walls, pit lakes, spent ore heaps and low grade stockpiles Includes: tailing, waste rock, underground mine and pit walls, pit lakes, spent ore heaps and low grade stockpiles Applies to all commodities including base metals, gold, coal and uranium Applies to all commodities including base metals, gold, coal and uranium Does NOT include: Does NOT include: Acid sulphate soilsAcid sulphate soils Dissolution of sulphate salts produced by pyrometallugical or hydrometallurgical processesDissolution of sulphate salts produced by pyrometallugical or hydrometallurgical processes

35. GARD Guide Table of Contents 1. The GARD Guide 2. The ARD Process 3. Corporate, Regulatory and Community Framework 4. Defining the Problem – Characterization 5. Prediction 6. Prevention and Control (Mitigation) 7. Drainage Treatment 8. Monitoring 9. Management and Performance Assessment 10. ARD Communication and Consultation 11. ARD Management and Sustainability Framework Appendix

37. Time and Cost Estimate 2 years 2 years $250,000 US $250,000 US

38. Recommendations INAP should: Proceed with GARD Guide development that: Proceed with GARD Guide development that: Addresses acidic, neutral and saline drainageAddresses acidic, neutral and saline drainage Targets a scientist or engineerTargets a scientist or engineer Produce a Guide that: Produce a Guide that: is “how to” - not a literature summaryis “how to” - not a literature summary is Web-based with extensive search capabilityis Web-based with extensive search capability contains less than 350 pages + appendixcontains less than 350 pages + appendix Establish an external peer and stakeholder review process Establish an external peer and stakeholder review process Consider a phased approach to Guide development Consider a phased approach to Guide development