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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

[Annual Environmental Report] [2015]

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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


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


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


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


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



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 - 7 Mine Vent Shaft Return Air Raise (RAR) 3 North

A2 - 8 Mine Vent Shaft Return Air Raise (RAR) 3 South



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

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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

http://www.epa.ie/downloads/advice/aerprtr/completinguploadingtheprtrworkbook/name,40732,en.html

4.1 RELEASES TO AIRLink to previous years emissions data| PRTR# : P0516 | Facility Name : Boliden Tara Mines Limited | Filename : Appendix 1_PRTR.xls | Return Year : 2015 | 07/03/2016 10:56

8 12 20 20 28 29 6 11 6 6 6 11 29

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


QUANTITY

No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or DescriptionEmission


A


F (Fugitive) KG/Year

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0


SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (As required in your Licence)


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


A


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


RELEASES TO AIR

RELEASES TO AIR

RELEASES TO AIR

POLLUTANT METHOD

Method Used

4.2 RELEASES TO WATERSLink to previous years emissions data| PRTR# : P0516 | Facility Name : Boliden Tara Mines Limited | Filename : Appendix 1_PRTR.xls | Return Year : 2015 |

8 15 23 24 32 39 6 7

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


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


SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS


QUANTITY

SW 1 SW2


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


SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)


SW 1 SW2


Point 1

Emission Point

2

238 Ammonia (as N) M OTHComposite sampler &


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 &


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



Laois,".",Ireland

ENVA Ireland Limited,W0184-

01,Clonminan Industrial

Estate,Portloais,County

Laois,".",Ireland

Clonminan Industrial


Laois,".",Ireland

Within the Country 13 05 07 Yes 26.36oily water from

oil/water separatorsR9 C Volume Calculation Offsite in Ireland


DC-08-116-01



Laois,".",Ireland

ENVA Ireland Limited,W0184-

01,Clonminan Industrial


Laois,".",Ireland

Clonminan Industrial


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


DC-08-116-01



Laois,".",Ireland

Lindenschmidt

KG,E97095037,Krombacher Str 42-

26,57223,Kreuztal,".",Germany

Krombacher Str 42-


To Other Countries 15 01 10 Yes 3.915Copper Sulphate

PackagingR12 M Weighed Abroad

Eco-Safe Systems


Unit 1A,Allied Industrial

Estate,Kylemore Road,Dublin

10,Ireland

Lindenschmidt



Krombacher Str 42-


To Other Countries 15 01 10 Yes 0.314Xanthate Liner

PackagingR12 M Weighed Abroad

Eco-Safe Systems




10,Ireland

Lindenschmidt



Krombacher Str 42-


To Other Countries 15 01 10 Yes 12.548Contaminated plastic

drumsR12 M Weighed Abroad

Eco-Safe Systems




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


DC-08-116-01



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



Laois,".",Ireland

Lindenschmidt



Krombacher Str 42-


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


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


M/C/E Method Used

To Other Countries 15 02 02 Yes 4.338 Filter Cloths R12 M Weighed AbroadEco-Safe Systems




10,Ireland

Lindenschmidt



Krombacher Str 42-


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



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



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




10,Ireland

Lindenschmidt



Krombacher Str 42-


Within the Country 16 07 08 Yes 8.079 Oily Hoses R4 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandENVA Ireland Limited,WCP-

DC-08-116-01



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


Alexandra Dock


IBX,United Kingdom

To Other Countries 18 01 03 Yes 0.004 Clinical waste D10 M Weighed AbroadEco-Safe Systems




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







Waste

Treatment

Operation

Method Used







Recover/Disposer




Recover/Disposer


Waste CodeHazardous

Quantity

(Tonnes per

Year)


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


Alexandra Dock


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

* Select a row by double-clicking the Description of Waste then click the delete button

Link to previous years waste data

Link to previous years waste summary data & percentage change

Link to Waste Guidance


Waste CodeHazardous

Quantity

(Tonnes per

Year)


Waste

Treatment

Operation

Method Used







Recover/Disposer




Recover/Disposer







http://www.epa.ie/pubs/advice/aerprtr/wasteaerguid/Waste Guidance Final 13_12_11.pdf


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Appendix 2

EPA Summary Templates

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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


ELV0.001 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14385:2004 0.002

A2-4Cadmium and compounds

(as Cd)Monthly 0.05


ELV0.001 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14385:2004 0.002

A2-4Lead and compounds (as

Pb)Monthly 0.5


ELV0.004 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14385:2004 0.016


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


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


ELV1.251 mg/Nm3 yes EN13284-1:2002 2760.601


A2-7Nitrogen oxides

(NOx/NO2)Monthly 20


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

http://www.epa.ie/pubs/advice/air/emissions/basicairmonitoringchecklistforlicensees.html

http://www.epa.ie/pubs/advice/air/emissions/basicairmonitoringchecklistforlicensees.html

http://www.epa.ie/downloads/advice/air/emissions/Air Mon Guid Note _AG2_ - final version2.pdf

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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


ELV0.024 mg/Nm3 yes EN 13649:2002 53.336


ELV0.977 mg/Nm3 yes EN13284-1:2002 2217.376


A2-8Nitrogen oxides

(NOx/NO2)Monthly 20


ELV0.480 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14792:2006 1089.769


ELV0.025 mg/Nm3 yes EN 13649:2002 57.137


ELV0.884 mg/Nm3 yes EN13284-1:2002 5805.147


A2-9Nitrogen oxides

(NOx/NO2)Monthly 20


ELV0.720 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14792:2006 4730.120


ELV0.015 mg/Nm3 yes EN 13649:2002 97.529


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


ELV0.683 mg/Nm3 yes EN 14792:2006 4767.752


ELV0.028 mg/Nm3 yes EN 13649:2002 192.107

Note 1: Volumetric flow shall be included as a reportable parameter

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AER Monitoring returns summary template-WATER/WASTEWATER(SEWER) Lic No: P0516-03 Year 2015


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

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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.

Click here to access EPA guidance on Environmental Liabilities and Financial provision

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

http://www.epa.ie/pubs/advice/general/Liability_Regulations Final August 2011.pdf

http://www.epa.ie/pubs/advice/general/Liability_Regulations Final August 2011.pdf

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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


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)



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)



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


Energy Efficiency/Utility conservation Rainwater harvesting in Mine Dry 5%Feasability costing of installation of rainwater

harvesting system complete.Section Head (Ehs Manager)



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


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


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


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


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

http://www.epa.ie/pubs/advice/noise/ng4licenceappssurveysandassessinrelationtoschedactivities.html

http://www.epa.ie/pubs/advice/noise/ng4licenceappssurveysandassessinrelationtoschedactivities.html

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Resource Usage/Energy efficiency summary Lic No: P0516-03 Year 2015


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

http://www.seai.ie/Your_Business/Large_Energy_Users/LIEN/



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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

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Complaints and Incidents summary template Lic No: P0516-03

1. Minor 2. Limited 3. Serious 4. Very serious 5. Catastrophic Recurring Once-Off Ongoing


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.


Complete 04/02/2015


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.


Complete 15/04/2015


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


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


Complete 11/12/2015


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


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

http://www.epa.ie/downloads/advice/licensee/Guidance to licensees.pdf

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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


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Appendix 3

Summary of Monitoring Data 2015

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IEL P0516-03 Appendix 3 Boliden Tara Mines Limited AER 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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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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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

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