2.3 Nature of Activity The Proponent intends to prospect and explore for mineral commodities (base & rare metals, industrial minerals, and precious metals) within the boundaries of the EPL. 2.4 Scale and Scope of the Activity The prospecting and exploration activities are considered small to slightly medium scale and will be limited within the specific site areas of the EPL. The activities will entail desktop study (mapping), sampling and trenching as well as exploration drilling, plus a re-assessment of existing and abandoned mine workings. The anticipated duration of the proposed activities is between anticipated to last between 6 and 36+ months. The work programme and delays thereto will be communicated to the relevant stakeholders such as affected landowners. The project requirements in terms of human resources, technology, equipment, vehicles, and machinery are described in the Environmental Scoping Report.