Project Proponent Westralian Sands Limited Proposal description The proposed synthetic rutile plant is based on the existing plant commissioned in 1986 and pilot scale work undertaken since 1991. The proposal involves the construction of a second kiln and supporting plant, a wet processing section of conventional design or new technology, a liquor containment and waste handling system, and a relocated and expanded artificial wetland. Engineering design and process improvements would be incorporated into the project utilising experience and expertise gained from the original operation and technological developments in industry generally. Assessment Number 664 Region South West Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Mineral sands Last updated April 07, 2025 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Date published Saturday, 19 October, 1991 3. Assessment Scoping Approved Friday, 22 November, 1991 Environmental Review Environmental Review documentation Consultative Environmental Review document (PDF, 24.03 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 650 EPA Report Duplication of synthetic rutile capacity Westralian Sands Capel (PDF, 1.05 MB) Date published Friday, 9 October, 1992 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Withdrawal of Ministerial Statement Notice of withdrawal of Ministerial Statement Notice under s47A - Withdrawal of Statement.pdf (PDF, 112.91 KB) Date withdrawn Monday, 7 April, 2025 Ministerial Statement Date of approval Thursday, 12 November, 1992 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 291 (PDF, 670.12 KB) Post-assessment changes s. 45C amendments Attachment to Statement 291 - change to description in Consultative Environmental Review - approved on 18 August 2005. Attachment to Statement 291 - change to description of Proposal in Consultative Environmental Review - approved on 3 October 2005. Date of approval s. 45C Thursday, 18 August, 2005 Monday, 3 October, 2005
