Project Proponent Argyle Diamond Mines Pty Ltd Proposal description Argyle Diamond Mines Pty Ltd has submitted a proposal to recommence the mining of alluvial diamonds from Smoke and Limestone Creeks within its Argyle mining lease. The project is expected to process about 5 million tonnes of gravel for a return of approximately 5.3 million carats over a three year period, beginning about July 1989. Assessment Number 218 Region Kimberley Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Diamonds Last updated July 12, 1989 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Preliminary Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Hydrological Processes 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 389 EPA Report EPA Report 389 (PDF, 900.48 KB) Key Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Hydrological Processes Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Friday, June 9, 1989 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Wednesday, July 12, 1989 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 71 (PDF, 94.25 KB)
