Summary
Conformity Table of EA with Main Issues Raised During Consultation
(Continued)
Main Issues
Section of EA
Family members could not stay in single worker accommodations
Volumes B and D, Section 5.1
Land prices may rise because of the project
Volumes B and D, Section 5.1
Toamasina – Processing Plant and Port
Cyclones could damage the plant and port expansion and impact people
and the environment
Volume D, Sections 1, 2, 3.5; Volume F,
Sections 1, 2, 3.5
International agreements must be considered
Volume A, Section 5
The port may cause erosion on the north beach at Toamasina
Volume F, Sections 1, 2, 3.3
Noxious plant emissions and greenhouse gases are a concern
Volume D, Section 3.3
Water quality effects are a concern
Volume D, Section 3.8; Volume F,
Section 3.3
Business opportunities need to be maximized
Volume E, Section 5.1
Emergency measures need to be put in place in case of accidents
Volume H, Section 6
Hiring should be done locally and training provided
Volumes B – F, Section 5.1
Migration could cause a worker based city out near the plant
Volume E, Section 5.1
Lots of migration could contribute to cultural change
Volumes B – F, Section 5.1
Royalty distribution needs to consider the coastal area as well as the
ore body area
Volumes B – F, Section 5.1
January 2006
Ambatovy Project — A-9
