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Nova Nickel Project

Project
Proponent: 
Sirius Gold Pty Ltd
Proposal description: 

Sirius Gold Pty Ltd proposes to establish an underground mine for nickel and copper in the Fraser Range, Shire of Dundas, 110 kilometres east of Norseman The total proposed area of ground disturbance is approximately 1,100 hectares (ha) comprising 400 ha for the mine and 700 ha for the access road and associated borrow pits.

The proposed mine is located in the Great Western Woodlands and in an area remote from human settlements. Product would be transported from the mine by truck in closed containers to the Port of Esperance for export, by sea.

Region: 
Goldfields Esperance
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Copper
Nickel
Last updated: 
December 7, 2016
Current Status: 
Decision on whether to assess has been published
Decision on whether to assess has been published
1. Referral
Comment on this referral: 
Nova Project, Fraser Range, Shire of Dundas
Comment period: 
Thursday, 3 July, 2014 to Wednesday, 9 July, 2014
Referral documentation: 
PDF icon Proponent Referral Form - Nova Nickel Project
PDF icon Supporting Documentation - Nova Nickel Project
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: 
PDF icon Chairman's Determination - Nova Nickel Project
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Flora and Vegetation
Terrestrial Fauna
Public advice: 
PDF icon Public Advice - Nova Nickel Project
Date published: 
Monday, 18 August, 2014

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/nova-nickel-project