The proposal is for a ceramics plant at Malaga, approximately 12 km north of Perth.

The proposal involves using up to 7000 tonnes/annum of clay, schist, talc, feldspar and quartz for the production of assay crucibles, cups, and possibly tableware. The proposed site for the plant is in Victoria Road, in the Malaga industrial area. The site is surrounded by industrial land. The distance from the site to the closest residential area is over 800 m.

Note: This proposal was divided into Assessment 190 (Bulletin 340, Ministerial Statement 33) and Assessment 190-1 (Bulletin 395, Ministerial Statement 80).