Why do companies need EIA reports (ESIA) and how does it help attract investment

1. At the seminar, you will learn:

• EIA vs ESIA: key differences and why national EIA is often insufficient for international financing.
• What the company gets: reduction of regulatory/social/environmental and financial risks; demands from investors, banks and buyers; acceleration of transactions.
• International standards as the basis of ESIA:

• IFC Performance Standards (especially PS1, PS5, PS6, PS8);
• Equator Principles;
• World Bank (ESF/ESS);
• EBRD (PR), ADB ESF;
• Industry Guidelines (ICMM/IRMA);
• World Bank Guidelines on EHS.

• The structure of the "right" ESIA: scoping and materiality; baseline studies (water/air/noise/vibration/bio/SOC); alternative analysis; mitigation hierarchy; cumulative effects; climate and greenhouse gases; monitoring plan.
• Mining industry cases: tailings dumps and GISTM, water use and biodiversity/critical habitats, land relations and resettlement (LAR/LRP), community engagement (SEP/GRM).
• Typical mistakes and how to avoid them: paper ESIA without data; ignoring the supply chain; late start; lack of ESMP and budgets; underestimation of social risks.
• What needs to be attached to the ESIA: a list of required additional documents and plans (see below).
• Practical steps: to prepare a mining project for investment 8 to 12 weeks.
 

2. Key advantages for a subsurface user specialist:

• Deepen your understanding of international requirements and risks in the context of your professional activities.
• Learn the tools for preparing a mining project for an investment audit.
• Get acquainted with current examples and application practices in the mining industry and related sectors.