Project Proponent Western Minerals N. L. Proposal description Western Minerals N. L. (the proponent) has identified a bentonite clay resource in a series of lake beds in the Watheroo area, some 250km north of Perth. Approval for mining of all but one of the deposits has already been obtained and approval for processing the ore material is pending normal processes under the Mining Act. One of the lakes, called Lake E, is within the Watheroo National Park and, under the provisions of the Government's Resolution of Conflict policy, an area including Lake E has been excised from the national park and declared as a "C Class" reserve. The proposed mining of the Lake E deposit is the subject of this proposal. Assessment Number 706 Region Mid West Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Sand, rock, gravel and clay Last updated January 19, 1993 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Preliminary Environmental Factors Terrestrial Environmental Quality Date published Saturday, February 8, 1992 - 12:00 3. Assessment Scoping Approved Monday, June 22, 1992 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 659 EPA Report Bentonite mining lease 70/738 at Cunyidi, Coorow (PDF, 477.7 KB) Date published Friday, November 27, 1992 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Tuesday, January 19, 1993 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 298 (PDF, 144.38 KB)
