Project Proponent Argyle Diamond Mines Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal is for the mining and processing of approximately 12 million tonnes of alluvial gravels extending for a distance of 2.5km downstream beyond current mining operations in Smoke Creek. The company proposes to begin mining later in 1991 and the programme is expected to take five years to complete. Additional areas under consideration downstream pending feasibility studies will be the subject of later referrals if mining is proposed. Assessment Number 607 Region Kimberley Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Diamonds Last updated January 28, 1992 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Date published Thursday, April 25, 1991 - 12:00 3. Assessment Scoping Approved Wednesday, April 24, 1991 - 12:00 Environmental Review Environmental Review documentation Consultative Environmental Review document (PDF, 11.48 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 583 EPA Report Alluvial diamond mine expansion, Smoke Creek (PDF, 483.21 KB) Date published Saturday, September 28, 1991 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Tuesday, January 28, 1992 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 214 (PDF, 162.93 KB) Post-assessment changes Section 46 inquiry Smoke Creek alluvial mining further expansion, Argyle Diamond Mine (s46) [888]
