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Bulong Nickel Cobalt Laterite Project

Project
Proponent: 
Resolute Resources Limited
Proposal description: 

The proposal is to develop the Bulong Nickel Cobalt Laterite Project. The proposed nickel/cobalt ore mining and processing operation is located approximately 30km east of Kalgoorlie, in Western Australia. The project involves the establishment of open cut mine pits, a processing plant and associated infrastructure. The project will produce refined products of nickel and cobalt.

Assessment Number: 
996
Region: 
Goldfields Esperance
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Nickel
Last updated: 
October 22, 1996
Current Status: 
Ministerial Statement published
Ministerial Statement published
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
Consultative Environmental Review
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Hydrological Processes
Date published: 
Saturday, 6 January, 1996
3. Assessment
Scoping
Approved: 
Friday, 16 February, 1996
Environmental Review
Public submissions: 
Monday, 11 March, 1996 to Monday, 8 April, 1996
Environmental Review documentation: 
PDF icon Consultative Environmental Review document - Volume 1
PDF icon Consultative Environmental Review document - Volume 2 - Appendices
4. EPA Report on assessment
EPA Report Number: 
826
EPA Report: 
PDF icon Bulong Nickel Cobalt Laterite Project, 30km east of Kalgoorlie
Date published: 
Friday, 19 July, 1996
Appeals close: 
Friday, 2 August, 1996
5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal
Ministerial Statement
Date of approval: 
Tuesday, 22 October, 1996
Ministerial Statement: 
PDF icon Ministerial Statement 428

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