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A meeting was organised with the mine‟s four affected villages‟ chiefs by Mr Cabral Mutiquinhene (Administration and Financial Manager of Syrah Resources Ltd.) The four chiefs were informed about the meeting a week in advance and asked to attend with the principal objective of introducing the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) study team and to explain the purpose of team‟s first site visit (7-12 July 2013). The meeting was primarily chaired by Mr Jose Zacarias, the District Chief, who translated the discussions from Portuguese to the villagers‟ local language, Macua.

Introduction

Mr Mutiquinhene introduced Mr Jan Anton Hough, Ms Carina Saranga and Mr Lungisa Bosman from CES. After this general introduction, Ms Saranga explained the purpose of CES‟ involvement and the study team‟s visit. It was explained that the development of the mine will affect farmland (machambas) and that compensation will be paid to those farm owners who will be affected by the loss of machambas. The term „money‟ was not used. She reiterated the fact that the mine does not intend to relocate any household, although there is a possibility that some households might have to be resettled. Furthermore, the intention to establish a Technical Working Group (TWG) was explained, which is to create a mechanism for the affected villages to engage with the mine with regard to RAP-related issues.

Mr Mutiquinhene explained to (and cautioned) the village chiefs of the need to know who the current machambas belong to in order to avoid opportunists making machambas with the intention of being compensated for it as the mine develops. It was made clear that people should not simply establish new machambas in order to receive compensation, and that new machambas will not be compensated for. A distinction was made between the bush (woodlots) and machambas, as it was explained that only machambas will be compensated for. Ms Saranga reiterated the purpose of the study team‟s visit, which was to establish a TWG, but also to meet with the Balama District Administrator and government officials. The team‟s independence was stressed, and the need (and the process that will follow) for the team to assist the mine to follow appropriate Mozambique and international legislation in order not to affect the surrounding villages‟ livelihoods negatively. The attendees were reassured not to be concerned about the RAP process, and that the team and RAP‟s purpose is to act in to promote the interests of the villagers.

The floor was opened for discussion.

Discussion

Discussion Responses

Mr Suade: Acknowledged the study team and the

objective of their site visit. Affirmed that the villagers are open for discussions and embrace the establishment of such a group. He requested the attendees to inform their villagers about the team‟s independence and the establishment of the group, which is intended for the villagers to have a mechanism to voice their issues and/or concerns to mine management. Reiterated to the attendees that the study team is acting on behalf of the villagers‟ interest.

All confirmed

General: Some raised concern regarding the

barricading which the mine erected in Pirira (next to the road) for drilling purposes, and that mine management never consulted with the villages prior to erecting this obstructive infrastructure.

Mr Mutiquinhene & Mr Sheeran (interpreter):

Explained that the barricading is only temporary and there to protect the local villagers from the drilling activities currently taking place.

Mr Hough & Mutiquinhene (interpreter): In response All affirmed

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Discussion Responses

to the concern expressed above, it was explained that a grievance mechanism will be established as part of the group which is aimed at ensuring that the villagers have the opportunity to express their concern to mine management. Acknowledged some villagers‟ apprehension to express their concerns, for which purposes this group and grievance mechanism should be used.

Mr Hough & Ms Saranga (interpreter): Explicated

that the group will only be established to deal with issues related to the villagers‟ livelihoods, and that it should not be used for mine-, labour- and employment-related issues.

All affirmed

General: A discussion followed with regard to whether

group members will receive any kind of compensation or benefits by serving on the group or attending meetings etc.

Mr Hough, Mr Sheeran, Mr Bosman and Mr Mutiquinhene (interpreter): Clarified that no

compensation or benefits will be provided through the operation of the group, as the latter is purely being established to act in the interest of the villagers. Explained that group benefits and money payments will act against the purpose of the group, and that this will not benefit or serve to represent the villagers themselves. Group payments will also contribute to conflict and will introduce different interests. He further explained that such payments might eventually lead to false accusations towards the mine.

Mr Hough, Mr Bosman & Ms Saranga (interpreter):

Explained to each chief that the group will be represented by two village-elected representatives from all of the four villages, in addition to some government representatives (such as from the Ministry of Agriculture).

All affirmed

After the discussions, four meetings were organised with each village chief to explain the RAP and the establishment of the group. The chiefs were also informed of the study team‟s intention to hold a last meeting towards the end of the week with the elected group members to take discussions further. The meeting was closed by Mr Mutiquinhene at 10:25.


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APPENDIX 4: COMMUNITY MEETING MINUTES 2

Balama Graphite Mine, Mozambique

MEETING MINUTES

08 July 2013

MINUTES PREPARED FOR:

MINUTES PREPARED BY:

Jan Anton Hough

Coastal & Environmental Services

GRAHAMSTOWN

P.O. Box 934

Grahamstown, 6140

046 622 2364

With offices also in East London and Port Elizabeth (South Africa) and

Maputo (Mozambique)

www.cesnet.co.za

Date Meeting venue Time Meeting objective

08/07/2013 Ntete Village

(Ntete Primary School) 14:20-15:00

To introduce the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) study team from

Coastal & Environmental Services (CES) and to establish a Technical

Working Group by electing 2 representatives from the

village

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Balama Graphite Mine

Date: 08/07/2013 Venue: Ntete Village Time: 14:20-15:00

Attendance register

Name Company/Village Position Contact nr

Mr Cabral Mutiquinhene Syrah Financial and Administration Manager 829182178

Ms Laura Rodolfo Syrah Community Relations Officer 826901653

Mr Lunguisa Bosman CES Social Scientist 0027715417958

Ms Carina Saranga CES Social Scientist 824136038

António Muatuka Ntete Secretary Ntete 86 3885

Carlitos Buanamusse Ntete Villager Non provided

Aida Baleio Ntete Villager Non provided

Cabral Ntete Villager Non provided

Lunguisa Bosman Ntete Villager Non provided

Carina Saranga Ntete Villager Non provided

Bacar Khan Ntete Villager Non provided

José Castro Taia Ntete Villager Non provided

Razão Alves Ntete Villager Non provided

Bernardo Armando Ntete Villager Non provided

Abuturo Rimba Ntete Villager Non provided

Bila Jõao Sabonete Ntete Villager Non provided

Amisse Amido Ntete Villager Non provided

João Muhaine Ntete Villager Non provided

Jarifo Raimundo Ntete Villager Non provided

Costa Iassine Ntete Villager Non provided

Amisse Muhate Ntete Villager Non provided


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Carlitos Ernesto; Ntete Villager Non provided

Assemane Issa Ntete Villager Non provided

Alberto Augusto Ntete Villager Non provided

Papaito Atanásio Ntete Villager Non provided

Atibo Bilal Ntete Villager Non provided

Juma Cebola Ntete Villager Non provided

Augusto Sapi Ntete Villager Non provided

Waite David Ntete Villager Non provided

Amisse Rodrigues Ntete Villager Non provided

Elias Biche Ntete Villager Non provided

Amade Issa Ntete Villager Non provided


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General

A community meeting was organised with the village of Ntete on 8 July 2013 in order to elect two representatives from this village to act on the Technical Working Group (TWG)1. The meeting was held in the villagers‟ local language, Macua. Mr Cabral Mutiquinhene (Syrah representative) translated the discussions from Portuguese and English to Macua.

Discussion

Mr Mutiquinhene introduced Mr Bosman and Ms Saraganga (the RAP study team) and made apologies for Mr Hough who could not attend the meeting. Ms Saraga continued to introduce CES and the purpose of CES‟ involvement in the mine and its affected villages. She further explained the study team‟s independence from the mine, and stressed the team‟s purpose of promoting the interests of the villagers in order for the mine not to affect the villagers‟ livelihood negatively. Ms Saraga then clarified the purpose of the RAP, emphasising that some machambas will be affected and/or lost. Ms Saranga elaborated upon the need to establishment a TWG as part of the RAP process, as well as that two village representatives from each village need to be elected by the villagers themselves to act on this group. Mr Bosman then stressed the need for these two representatives to be able to read and write. By using this group as an engagement mechanism between the villages and the mine, Ms Saranga continued to clarify that these members will act on behalf of, and promote the interests of all the villagers. Mr Bosman informed the villagers that the study team will return in three to four weeks to identify and engage with the owners of the machambas in order to plan compensation strategies. Furthermore, he discouraged villagers to make any new machambas in the mining area and explained that any new plantings will not be compensated. It was stressed that only affected and/or lost machambas will be compensated, and not the surrounding woodlots (or „bushes‟).

Issues and/or concerns raised

Issue/concern Responses

Village representative: Asked whether the mine can

provide them with employment opportunities

Mr Cabral: Stated that there are currently no

employment opportunities available, however that positions will become available as the mine develops

Village representative: Requested to see a map that

shows the mine‟s boundary and mining area that will be affected

Mr Bosman: Explained that the mine is still in the

process of finalising the infrastructural layout plans

A next meeting with the elected TWG members was agreed upon on 10 July at 15:00 in Ntete. The meeting was adjoured at 15:00.

1 The purpose of the TWG and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) process was explained to the chief of Ntete during a previous meeting

held with all the affected chiefs on 7 July 2013.


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MEETING MINUTES

09 July 2013



Jan Anton Hough


GRAHAMSTOWN

P.O. Box 934

Grahamstown, 6140

046 622 2364


Maputo (Mozambique)

www.cesnet.co.za


09/07/2013 Nquide Village

09:43-10:20




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Date: 09/07/2013 Venue: Nquide Village Time: 09:43-10:20

Attendance register


Ms Carina Saranga CES Social Scientist (meeting chairperson) 824136038


Mr Anton Hough CES Social Scientist 079 514 76 11


João Nicula Nquide Interpreter None provided

Sebastião Ajamo Nquide Villager None provided

Tupulo João Veriano Nquide Villager None provided

Eusébio Severiano Nquide Villager None provided

Gustava Amade Nquide Villager None provided

Rachide Geremias Nquide Villager None provided

Riquito Saide Nquide Villager None provided

Naife Deus Nquide Villager None provided

Carimo Sufo Nquide Villager None provided

Daniel Galir Nquide Villager None provided

Belito Januario Nquide Villager None provided

Baulino Jamali Nquide Villager None provided

Elisa Gelane Nquide Villager None provided

Adelia Cebola Nquide Villager None provided

Agostinho Baite Nquide Villager None provided

Falume Aiuba Nquide Villager None provided

Zainabo Rachide Nquide Villager None provided


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Modeste Luís Nquide Villager None provided

Januário Ausse Nquide Villager None provided

Manuel Sumaila Nquide Villager None provided

Siate Gaissi Nquide Villager None provided


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General

A community meeting was organised with the village of Nquide on 9 July 2013 in order to elect two representatives from this village to act on the Technical Working Group (TWG)2. The meeting was held in the villagers‟ local language, Macua. Mr Joao Nicula (a village representative) translated the discussions from Portuguese to Macua. The meeting was chaired by Ms Carina Saranga (CES).

Discussion

Ms Saranga introduced herself, Mr Bosman and Mr Hough as constituting the RAP study team. She continued to introduce CES and the purpose of CES‟ involvement in the mine and its affected villages. She further explained the study team‟s independence from the mine, and stressed the team‟s purpose of promoting the interests of the villagers in order for the mine not to affect the villagers‟ livelihood negatively. Ms Saraga then clarified the purpose of the RAP, emphasising that some machambas will be affected and/or lost. Ms Saranga elaborated upon the need to establishment a TWG as part of the RAP process, as well as that two village representatives from each village need to be elected by the villagers themselves to act on this group. Mr Hough stressed the need for these two representatives to be able to read and write. Mr Hough further explained that this group be will be used as an engagement mechanism between the villages and the mine, whilst Ms Saranga continued to clarify that these members will act on behalf of, and promote the interests of all the villagers. Mr Hough informed the villagers that the study team will return in a couple of weeks‟ time to identify and engage with the owners of the machambas in order to plan compensation strategies (the term „money‟ was not used at this stage, but rather „negotiations‟). Furthermore, he discouraged the villagers from making any new machambas in the mining area by explaining that any new plantings will not be compensated. It was stressed that only affected and/or lost machambas will be compensated, and not the surrounding woodlots (or „bushes‟). Lastly, Ms Saranga informed the villagers that a meeting will be held with the elected TWG members on the following day at Ntete Village at 15:00.



Village representative: Inquired about employment

opportunities on the mine

Ms Saranga: Explained that the study team is

independent from the mine, and that employment-related issues need to be discussed with the mine directly. However, she clarified that the people should firstly evacuate the mining area before the mine can be established, where after employment opportunities will become available.

Village representative: Expressed concern regarding

the attendance register and recording people‟s names

Mr Hough and Ms Saranga: Clarified that the

attendance register is purely used in order to have proof of all those individuals who attended the meeting.

Village representative: Confirmed the teams‟

independence from the mine and explained that employment opportunities will become available as the mine develops in 2014. Explained that the mine will announce employment opportunities once these become available.

All affirmed

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Mr Hough: Stressed that CES has been appointed by

the mine to engage with the farm owners in order to inform negotiations between the mine and these affected owners. Clarified that the team intends to create a group in order to steer this process. Explained that 2 village representatives need to be elected in Nquide to act on this group, as all the villagers cannot engage with the mine directly. Stressed that these representatives need to be able to read and write.

All affirmed

Village representative: Encourage the villagers to

support the RAP team, and stressed that the elected village representatives shall not receive any compensation for acting on the group.

All affirmed

The meeting was adjournedat 10:20.


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MEETING MINUTES

09 July 2013



Jan Anton Hough


GRAHAMSTOWN

P.O. Box 934

Grahamstown, 6140

046 622 2364


Maputo (Mozambique)

www.cesnet.co.za


09/07/2013 Maputo Village

14:30-15:00




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Attendance register






Victor Assane Victor Assane Interpreter Non provided

Adelino Sadique Adelino Sadique Villager Non provided

Mario Nicopilo Mario Nicopilo Villager Non provided

Pilauri Samo Pilauri Samo Villager Non provided

Abel Saual Abel Saual Villager Non provided

Amade Maula Amade Maula Villager Non provided

Iburanio Iassine Iburanio Iassine Villager Non provided

Amido Wanti Amido Wanti Villager Non provided

Safar Athua Safar Athua Villager Non provided

Magido Aquimo Magido Aquimo Villager Non provided

Sagibo Mario Sagibo Mario Villager Non provided

Assane Saúle Assane Saúle Villager Non provided

Brange Cucane Brange Cucane Villager Non provided

Mussa Nacuca Mussa Nacuca Villager Non provided

Luisa Aquim Luisa Aquim Villager Non provided

Aquimo Aide Aquimo Aide Villager Non provided

Ussene Dufane Ussene Dufane Villager Non provided


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Amade Ali Amade Ali Villager Non provided

Manuel Omar Manuel Omar Villager Non provided

Julio Denis Julio Denis Villager Non provided

Valente Agostinho Valente Agostinho Villager Non provided

Pedro Sitima Pedro Sitima Villager Non provided

Chabane Abudo Chabane Abudo Villager Non provided

Ramadan Atanasio Ramadan Atanasio Villager Non provided

Laussane Saide Laussane Saide Villager Non provided

Ibraimo Julai Ibraimo Julai Villager Non provided

Gabriel Pitchora Gabriel Pitchora Villager Non provided

Antonio Acacio Antonio Acacio Villager Non provided

Abento Mohamed Abento Mohamed Villager Non provided

Jovenito Carlito Jovenito Carlito Villager Non provided

Castro Pedro Castro Pedro Villager Non provided

Rachide Mputi Rachide Mputi Villager Non provided

Momade Ali Momade Ali Villager Non provided

Páscoa Tomé Páscoa Tomé Villager Non provided

Armandinho Atanasio Armandinho Atanasio Villager Non provided

Eugenio Iassine Eugenio Iassine Villager Non provided

Jose Abibo Jose Abibo Villager Non provided


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General

A community meeting was organised with the village of Maputo on 9 July 2013 in order to elect two representatives from this village to act on the Technical Working Group (TWG)3. The meeting was held in the villagers‟ local language, Macua. Mr Victor Assane, a teacher of the village‟s primary school, translated the discussions from Portuguese to Macua. The meeting was chaired in Portuguese by Ms Carina Saranga (CES).

Discussion

Ms Saranga introduced herself, Mr Bosman and Mr Hough as constituting the RAP study team. She continued to introduce CES and the purpose of the company‟s involvement in the mine and its affected villages. She further explained the study team‟s independence from the mine, and stressed the team‟s purpose of promoting the interests of the villagers in order for the mine not to affect the villagers‟ livelihood negatively. Ms Saraga then clarified the purpose of the RAP, emphasising that some machambas will be affected and/or lost. Ms Saranga elaborated upon the need to establishment a TWG as part of the RAP process, as well as that two village representatives from each village need to be elected by the villagers themselves to act on this group. The need for these two representatives to be able to read and write was also stressed. Furthermore, she explained that this group will be used as an engagement mechanism between the villages and the mine, and that these elected members will act on behalf of, and promote the interests of all the villagers. Ms Saranga informed the villagers that the study team will return in a couple of weeks‟ time to identify and engage with the owners of the machambas in order to plan compensation strategies. Furthermore, villagers were discouraged from making any new machambas in the mining area by explaining that any new plantings will not be compensated. Lastly, Ms Saranga informed the villagers that a meeting will be held with the elected TWG members on the following day at Ntete Village at 15:00.



Village representative: Inquired about employment

opportunities on the mine, and expressed a concern that the mine apparently only wants to employ educated people

Ms Saranga: Informed the villagers that this concern

will be communicated to mine management. She reiterated the RAP team‟s independence from the mine. Explained that the team is here to work with the farmers in order to ensure that the mine does not affect their livelihoods negatively. Continued to mention that the team will return in a couple of weeks to work with those farmers who will be affected by the mine and to measure their fields for compensation.

All: Expressed gratitude

Village representative: Articulated excitement on

behalf of all the villagers in anticipation of having their fields evaluated for compensation

Ms Saranga: Cautioned that not all machambas will

be affected and thus compensated, and that the number of farmers who will be affected is still unknown. Clarified that only a selection of machambas will be affected and thus compensated for, and that all should not be expecting compensation from the mine.

All: Expressed gratitude and appreciation

The meeting was adjournedat 15:00.

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MEETING MINUTES

10 July 2013



Jan Anton Hough


GRAHAMSTOWN

P.O. Box 934

Grahamstown, 6140

046 622 2364


Maputo (Mozambique)

www.cesnet.co.za


10/07/2013 Pirira Village

09:14-10:10




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Date: 10/07/2013 Venue: Pirira Village Time: 09:14-10:10

Attendance register






Mario Omar Pirira Villager Non provided

Taji Sucule Pirira Villager Non provided

Adohori Ramia Pirira Villager Non provided

João Raibo Pirira Villager Non provided

Assane Matias Pirira Villager Non provided

Tauacal Sobra Pirira Villager Non provided

Domingos Raimundo Pirira Villager Non provided

Amane Nusso Pirira Villager Non provided

Tiago Juma Pirira Villager Non provided

Jorge Rodrigues Pirira Villager Non provided

Benetício Cornelio Pirira Villager Non provided

Bachir Eusébio Pirira Villager Non provided

Rabuna Sauane Pirira Villager Non provided

Adriano Massiambe Pirira Villager Non provided

Julieta Rachide Pirira Villager Non provided

Maria Abujate Pirira Villager Non provided

Lucia Jamal Pirira Villager Non provided


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Racinda Benjamin Pirira Villager Non provided

Azia Salimo Pirira Villager Non provided

Isabel Jorge Pirira Villager Non provided

Ines Pertalize Pirira Villager Non provided

Luisa Suabane Pirira Villager Non provided

Rosa Feliz Pirira Villager Non provided

Ligia da Conceicao Pirira Villager Non provided

Maria Saibo Pirira Villager Non provided

Bertina Leontino Pirira Villager Non provided

Virginia Anane Pirira Villager Non provided

Julieta Jorge Pirira Villager Non provided

Auasse Ali Pirira Villager Non provided

Camilo Ali Pirira Villager Non provided

Saibo Ali Pirira Villager Non provided

Simão Amimo Pirira Villager Non provided

Venâncio Bilal Pirira Villager Non provided

Jaime Bilal Pirira Villager Non provided

Alfane Ali Pirira Villager Non provided

Nazario Venancio Pirira Villager Non provided

Candido Julio Pirira Villager Non provided

Jose Benjamim Pirira Villager Non provided

Chabane Machute Pirira Villager Non provided

Aiuba Sauane Pirira Villager Non provided

Josquinho Naite Pirira Villager Non provided

Joaquim Nunes Pirira Villager Non provided


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Joaquim Mariano Pirira Villager Non provided

Pedro Arlindo Pirira Villager Non provided

Nazareo Assane Pirira Villager Non provided

Raquibo Mussa Pirira Villager Non provided

Pedro Manuel Pirira Villager Non provided

Alberto Macuba Pirira Villager Non provided

Gilberto Nantia Pirira Villager Non provided

Omar Bertino Pirira Villager Non provided

Pedro Agostinho Pirira Villager Non provided

Lino Estevão Pirira Villager Non provided

Benito Pipa Pirira Villager Non provided

Visardo Simão Pirira Villager Non provided

Joao Alfane Pirira Villager Non provided

Cesário Armando Pirira Villager Non provided

Carlina Soana Pirira Villager Non provided

Emilia Geraldo Pirira Villager Non provided

Justina Solate Pirira Villager Non provided

Luciana Sumaila Pirira Villager Non provided

Julieta Almasse Pirira Villager Non provided

Missina Chabane Pirira Villager Non provided

Maria Jaime Pirira Villager Non provided

Lucia Zacarias Pirira Villager Non provided

Tomazina Bejamim Pirira Villager Non provided

Ancha Bruhane Pirira Villager Non provided

Rosalina Muatemuie Pirira Villager Non provided


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Cristina Issa Pirira Villager Non provided

Fatma Raibo Pirira Villager Non provided

Peliana Manuel Pirira Villager Non provided

Idalina Armando Pirira Villager Non provided

Estefanea Jacinto Pirira Villager Non provided

Felizarda Celestino Pirira Villager Non provided

Minezia Omar Pirira Villager Non provided

Arminda Atuse Pirira Villager Non provided

Jusa Antonio Pirira Villager Non provided

Hortencio Celestino Pirira Villager Non provided

Rajabo Pirane Pirira Villager Non provided

Ali Augusto Pirira Villager Non provided

Castro Pacente Pirira Villager Non provided

Buia Majerica Pirira Villager Non provided

Frederico Omar Pirira Villager Non provided

Faruque Castro Pirira Villager Non provided

Jose Manuel Pirira Villager Non provided

Suale Andrice Pirira Villager Non provided

Hilario Francisco Pirira Villager Non provided

Diamantino da Conceicao Pirira Villager Non provided

Mines Ernesto Pirira Villager Non provided

Cali Assane Pirira Villager Non provided

Zacarias Sadique Pirira Villager Non provided

Alifo Maulano Pirira Villager Non provided

Joaquim Cabral Pirira Villager Non provided


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Nuro Afisse Pirira Villager Non provided

Almeida Mario Pirira Villager Non provided

Amimo Aiane Pirira Villager Non provided

Samuel Manuel Pirira Villager Non provided

Joao Oqua Pirira Villager Non provided

Jora Mahulana Pirira Villager Non provided


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General

A community meeting held in the village of Pirira 10 July 2013 in order to elect two representatives from this village to act on the Technical Working Group (TWG)4. The meeting was held in the villagers‟ local language, Macua. Mr Gorge Rodrigues, a village representative, translated the discussions from Portuguese to Macua. The meeting was chaired in Portuguese by Ms Carina Saranga (CES).

Discussion

Ms Saranga introduced herself, Mr Bosman and Mr Hough as constituting the RAP study team. She continued to introduce CES and the purpose of the company‟s involvement in the mine and its affected villages. She further explained the study team‟s independence from the mine, and stressed the team‟s purpose of promoting the interests of the villagers in order for the mine not to affect the villagers‟ livelihood negatively. Ms Saraga then clarified the purpose of the RAP, emphasising that some machambas will be affected and/or lost. In addition, she explained to the attendees that, of all the surrounding villages, the likelihood that several households will have to be displaces are most likely in Pirira. Ms Saranga elaborated upon the need to establishment a TWG as part of the RAP process, as well as that two village representatives from each village need to be elected by the villagers themselves to act on this group. The need for these two representatives to be able to read and write was also stressed. Furthermore, she explained that this group will be used as an engagement mechanism between the villages and the mine, and that these elected members will act on behalf of, and promote the interests of all the villagers. Ms Saranga informed the villagers that the study team will return in a couple of weeks‟ time to identify and engage with the owners of the machambas in order to plan compensation strategies. Furthermore, villagers were discouraged from making any new machambas in the mining area by explaining that any new plantings will not be compensated. Lastly, Ms Saranga informed the villagers that a meeting will be held with the elected TWG members in the afternoon at Ntete Village.



Village representative: Expressed concern regarding

the involvement of the Ministry of Agriculture in the compensation payments. The concern is that the ministry might provide crop compensation rates without the villagers‟ involvement in the process or any form of negotiations with the villagers.

Mr Hough & Ms Saranga: Explained that the study

team is here to start the compensation process and that the Ministry of Agriculture needs to be involved in this process. Confirmed that the crop compensation rates of the ministry will only be used as a baseline measurement from which negotiations with the villagers will follow. The need to pursue international and Mozambique resettlement legislation was stressed, which means that the ministry needs to be involved. Mr Hough explicated that, by following the legislation, mine management will be held accountable for their actions and their social responsibilities towards the affected villagers. It was stressed that the study team is here on behalf of the affected villagers who will be involved in the entire RAP process.

Village representative: Acknowledged and expressed

appreciation. Uttered concern that some households in the area have allegedly already been affected by another government company that constructed a power line through their village. It is alleged that no

Mr Hough & Ms Saranga: Referred to this mentioned

concern by clarifying that it is the RAP study team‟s purpose to ensure that compensation is paid and to promote the interests of the affected villagers. Reiterated that the team will ensure that RAP

4The purpose of the TWG and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) process was explained to the chief of Maputo during a previous meeting


Documents

General A meeting was organised with the mine‟s four ... Balama Graphite Mine Eng CB290814... · Papaito Atanásio Ntete Villager Non provided Atibo Bilal Ntete Villager Non provided