Project Proponent Dominion Mining Limited Proposal description This inquiry under s46 is in regard to a proposal for further modifications to the Yakabindie Nickel Project (currently approved under Ministerial Statement 142) to incorporate a new open pit and associated waste dump area, and an expansion of the Six Mile pit. The new open pit is known as the Goliath North pit and is located to the south-east of the Six Mile pit. The Six Mile pit is to be expanded which would increase its ore reserves by about 10%. The combined increase in ore reserves from the proposed modifications would be approximately 45 million tonnes. This increase would increase the life of the project from 15 years to approximately 20 years. A waste dump would be required to service the Goliath North pit. It is proposed to locate this dump to the east of the open pit adjacent to the south-west corner of Wanjarri Nature Reserve in the area proposed for a waste dump in the original proposal. Assessment Number 765 Region Goldfields Esperance Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Nickel Last updated February 02, 1993 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination s46 request for a change to environmental conditions (not subject to appeal): Public Notification Date published Saturday, October 24, 1992 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 668 EPA Report Yakabindie nickel project (PDF, 592.52 KB) Key Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Environmental Quality Terrestrial Fauna Water Hydrological Processes Date published Friday, December 18, 1992 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Tuesday, February 2, 1993 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 302 (PDF, 212.27 KB) Post-assessment changes Section 46 inquiry Yakabindie Nickel Project (s46) [957] Yakabindie Nickel Project (s46) [989]
