Announcements

NOTIFICATION FOR THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) OF SIERRA LEONE GUOJI INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED

This notice serves to inform interested and/or affected persons/parties (I&APs) about the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) conducted for the operation of SL Guoji Investment and Development Company Limited at Cline Town, Freetown.

In compliance with the Laws of Sierra Leone, the Company is obligated to carry out an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for its operation in accordance with the regulations of the Environment Protection Agency - Sierra Leone (EPA-SL). The purpose of the study was to identify the positive and negative impacts of its operation and develop mitigation measures including management and monitoring plans.

As part of it on-going commitment to excellence in environmental and social performance, the Company appointed an independent and experienced Consultant to undertake the ESMP. The ESMP report submitted to the EPA-SL will be made available to interested and or affected persons/parties for discussion and finalisation on the 22nd February 2019, at 11:00 am at Cline Town…………………….., Freetown, Sierra Leone.

The reports are now available for reference purposes at the following locations:

-The Environment Protection Agency Sierra Leone (EPA-SL) office, 21 Old Railway Line Brookfields, Freetown.

- SL Guoji Investment and Development Company Limited.

The General Public and other key stakeholders are hereby invited to participate in the consultation process for this project. Your input and any issues or insights regarding this project will be valuable in the final document. We look forward to your participation in the consultation and disclosure process.