Tronox Management Pty Limited proposes to develop the Cooljarloo West Titanium Minerals Project, 30 kilometres west from Cervantes, Shire of Dandaragan. The proposal involves the dredge mining of three orebodies: Woolka, Harrier and Kestrel. The proposal will require movement of the mining dredge and ore processing plant (concentrator) from the existing Cooljarloo Mine to Cooljarloo West and back again via flotation across an open channel.
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Last updated: 29 May 2017
Kidman Resources Limited proposes to develop a pegmatite-hosted lithium deposit at the abandoned Mt Holland Mine Site. The proposal area is located approximately 105 kilometres south-southwest of Southern Cross, in the Shire of Yilgarn. The proposal is for conventional open-cut mining of the existing Earl Grey pit, and development of associated mine infrastructure. The new mining proposal would utilise some existing infrastructure and disturbed areas, however requires new clearing of 365...
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Last updated: 29 May 2017
Sheffield Resources Limited is seeking approval to develop the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project located on the Dampier Peninsula, approximately 75 kilometres southwest of Derby, Western Australia. The proposal is for a mineral sands operation with an estimated 40 year life of mine. Mineral product will be mined from the Thunderbird Deposit and processed onsite before being transported by road to the Derby Wharf for storage and subsequent export
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Last updated: 24 May 2017
In response to matters raised in the 7-day public comments on the referral, the proponent provided the following clarifying information: 1. Proponent consultation with the Shire of Irwin; 2. Rehabilitation Monitoring Report for the Redhill South 01 well site; 3. Proponent response to 7-day public comments.
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Last updated: 22 May 2017
The proposal is to extract and process Rare Earth Element ore from four mining pits in the Yangibana Project area. The Project area is located approximately 270 kilometres east-north-east of Carnarvon in the Shire of Upper Gascoyne. The proposal includes mining above and below the ground water table, on-site processing of ore and associated infrastructure. Transport of the product via road to Geraldton port for export is currently proposed. The proposal would include clearing of up to 1,000...
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Last updated: 22 May 2017
BHP Billiton Nickel West (BHPB) proposes to develop the Mt Keith Satellite Project (the proposal), to the existing Mount Keith Mining Operations. The proposal is located approximately 80 km north of Leinster in the Shire of Leonora. The proposal includes clearing of up to 842 hectares of native vegetation (which is also fauna habitat) for two open pits, a Waste Rock Landform and a transport corridor, with minor ancillary infrastructure to support the mining process.
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Last updated: 22 May 2017
The proposal is to construct and operate an iron ore export facility at Cape Preston East in the Pilbara region of WA.
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Last updated: 01 May 2017
Elan Energy Matrix Pty Ltd proposes to construct and operate a Tyre Resource Recovery Facility to recycle used tyres at 9 Fargo Way Welshpool, approximately 12 kilometres southeast of Perth within a ‘General Industry’ zone in the City of Canning. The proposal will involve thermal processing of used tyres to produce carbon black (material derived from char), steel wire, oil and process gas using an indirect fired thermal conversion unit. The plant will be located within enclosed buildings....
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Last updated: 19 April 2017
A proposed rare earth elements (REE) mine and ore processing facility at Browns Range, approximately 160 kilometres (km) southeast of Halls Creek in the Shire of Halls Creek.
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Last updated: 12 April 2017
Condition 3-1 of Ministerial Statement 906 requires the proponent to substantially commence the proposal within five years of the date of issue of the Statement (that is, before 1 August 2017). The proposal has not yet substantially commenced. The proponent for the proposal, Point Grey Development Company Pty Ltd, has requested an extension of the Time Limit of Authorisation (now referred to as “Time Limit for Proposal Implementation”) for substantial commencement to be extended to be...
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Last updated: 10 April 2017
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale proposes to extract gravel from a twelve hectare area known as the Scrivener Road Gravel Reserves. The reserves are located at the top of the scarp south of Serpentine and contain nesting habitat for all three protected black cockatoo species. Extraction is proposed in two hectare stages over a period of thirteen years.
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Last updated: 10 April 2017
The proposal is an expansion of the existing Sino Iron Project approved under Ministerial Statement 635 (as amended). The proposal is required to accommodate continuation of mine operations associated with the existing two billion tonnes mining rights afforded to Sino Iron and Korean Steel in accordance with existing commercial agreements. It includes the expansion of the mine pit, waste dumps and Tailings Storage Facilities. The proposed mine pit expansion will increase in depth from 220 m to...
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Last updated: 10 April 2017
The proposal is to construct and operate a dual carriageway road from the current terminus of Roe Highway at Kwinana Freeway in Jandakot to Stock Road in Coolbellup., Note:, The decision of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in, Save Beeliar Wetlands (Inc) and Anor v. Jacob, [2015] WASC 482 was overturned by the Court of Appeal on Friday 15 July 2016 in, Access the Court of Appeal decision, Jacob v Save Beeliar Wetlands (Inc), [2016] WASCA 126. The effect of the Court of Appeal decision is...
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Last updated: 10 April 2017
The Western Australian Planning Commission and the City of Armadale propose to develop a water-based recreation park incorporating an international rowing course and other facilities including a residential component on land situated on Lake Road in the City of Armadale.
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Last updated: 03 April 2017
The proponent for the proposal, Western Australian Sports Centre Trust (trading as Venues West), has requested changes to the implementation conditions 6-1 and 6- of Ministerial Statement 632 relating to Water Quality. This is the EPA's inquiry into the requested amendments.
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Last updated: 03 April 2017
FQM Australia Nickel Pty Ltd proposes to change and expand its Ravensthorpe Nickel Operations near Bandalup Hill currently approved under Ministerial Statement 633 as follows: Expand Hale-Bopp mining operations by approximately 29 hectares into the, Kunzea similis, ssp., mediterranea, Community Conservation Area. Revise the alignment of the infrastructure corridor between the Shoemaker-Levy ore body and the processing area. Incorporate neutralised tailings to the reject rocks used to backfill...
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Last updated: 30 March 2017
ACH Minerals Pty Ltd proposes to develop the Kundip and Myamba Mine Sites located respectively 17 and 26 kilometres south-east of the town of Ravensthorpe. Kundip Mine Site is proposed to include open pits and underground mining, processing facilities and associated infrastructure with up to 248 hectares of clearing of vegetation. Myamba Mine Site is proposed to include open pit mining with associated infrastructure with up to 64 hectares of clearing of vegetation. Ore will be trucked by road...
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Last updated: 27 March 2017
The CSIRO is proposing to construct and operate the SKA-1 Low Frequency Aperture Array. The SKA -1 Low Frequency Aperture Array would be constructed at the SKA Telescope on Boolardy Station approximately 315 km northeast of Geraldton in the Murchison region. The proposal for the SKA – Low Frequency Aperture Array includes a total disturbance of 608 hectares for construction of the Array, access tracks and infrastructure.
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Last updated: 20 March 2017
New Energy Corporation Pty Ltd propose to revise the Waste to Energy technology for their approved Waste to Energy and Materials Recovery Facility on Lot 1 Office Road, 3 kilometres north-east of Rockingham in the Rockingham Industrial Zone (Shire of Rockingham).
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Last updated: 13 March 2017
The Department of Transport proposes to undertake maintenance and improvement works to the Casuarina Causeway located in Bunbury WA. The proposal includes the refurbishment and realignment of the revetment (including a 0.08 ha increase in the causeway footprint), installation of upgraded services, road works, drainage and landscaping. A multi-purpose building (including ablutions) and fishing/viewing platforms are also included as provisional items.
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Last updated: 07 March 2017
