Environmental Compliance Consultancy (ECC) has been engaged by the proponent to undertake an ESIA and an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in terms of the Environmental Management Act, 2007 and its regulations. An environmental clearance application will be submitted to the relevant competent authorities, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT). The ESIA will also be conducted following the IFC standards.