Project Proponent Environmental Scoping Document approved Proposal description Pluton proposes to undertake Phase II of a mineral exploration program on Irvine Island to refine the definition of the iron ore resource in the south-east part of the island and to undertake drilling for the purpose of environmental investigations. The Phase II exploration program will include: drilling 29 sites along the Hardstaff Peninsula using a diamond core rig drilling an additional 10 holes in the Isthmus region at existing Phase 1 work sites drilling for the purpose of environmental investigations (hydrogeology and subterranean fauna) at up to approximately 20 sites supplying water for drilling. The Phase II exploration program will be undertaken using the same low impact drilling techniques as approved for Phase I and will be subject to the same quarantine management. Water will be sourced from desalinations units, however, provision for alternative sources of water supply for the drill rigs will be investigated. Note: This proposal reflects Phase 2 of the exploration program proposed by Pluton Resources Ltd. Phase 1 is available here The proposed mining program is available here Region Kimberley Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Iron Ore Last updated December 03, 2008 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. Referral Referral documentation PRE08124 01_Irvine Island Exploration_PhaseII_Referral_Final.pdf (PDF, 8.49 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Not appealable) Extract of determination Irvine Island Iron Ore Exploration Program - Phase II Determination.pdf (PDF, 140.59 KB) Date published Wednesday, 19 December, 2007
