Project Proponent Onslow Resources Ltd Proposal description Onslow Resources Ltd proposes to mine up to 2.3 million tonnes of river sand and shingle in the Ashburton riverbed within the Minderoo Pastoral Lease. Mining will only take place when the river is dry and production will be limited by the rate that material is able to be replenished by flow events. Mining will be confined to replenishable material. The operation is small and low impact within M08/458 and M08/461 and will produce two product lines: sand and aggregate. Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Sand, rock, gravel and clay Last updated September 02, 2013 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. Referral Referral documentation Referral information (PDF, 3.03 MB) Referral maps (PDF, 1.53 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 (Appealable) Extract of determination 13-201882 - CD - 020913.pdf (PDF, 158.44 KB) Public advice Ashburton River Sand - Public Advice 13-201882 (PDF, 406.91 KB) Date published Monday, September 2, 2013 - 12:00
