Nickel/Cobalt ore mining and processing operations, Murrin Murrin ProjectProponent: Murrin Murrin Operations Pty LtdProposal description: The proposed nickel/cobalt ore mining and processing operation is located near the former gold mining centre of Murrin Murrin, approximately 60km east of Leonora, 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 as well as an ammonium sulphate by-product. Assessment Number: 992Region: Goldfields EsperanceReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: NickelLast updated: June 6, 1996Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Consultative Environmental ReviewPreliminary Environmental Factors: Flora and VegetationTerrestrial Environmental QualityHydrological ProcessesDate published: Friday, 8 December, 1995 3. AssessmentScopingApproved: Monday, 5 February, 1996 Environmental ReviewPublic submissions: Monday, 12 February, 1996 to Monday, 11 March, 1996Environmental Review documentation: Consultative Environmental Review document 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 816EPA Report: Nickel/Cobalt ore mining and processing operations, Murrin Murrin, 60km east of LeonoraDate published: Friday, 3 May, 1996Appeals close: Friday, 17 May, 1996 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Thursday, 6 June, 1996Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 418