Mt Keith Satellite Project ProjectProponent: BHP Billiton Nickel WestProposal description: BHP Billiton Nickel West (BHPB) proposes to develop the Mt Keith Satellite Project (the proposal), to the existing Mount Keith Mining Operations. The proposal is located approximately 80 km north of Leinster in the Shire of Leonora. The proposal includes clearing of up to 842 hectares of native vegetation (which is also fauna habitat) for two open pits, a Waste Rock Landform and a transport corridor, with minor ancillary infrastructure to support the mining process. Assessment Number: 2122Region: Goldfields EsperanceReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: NickelLast updated: September 16, 2020Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 1. ReferralComment on this referral: Mt Keith Satellite ProjectComment period: Monday, 22 May, 2017 to Sunday, 28 May, 2017Referral documentation: Referral Form.pdf Supporting Documentation Part 1.pdf Supporting Documentation Part 2.pdf 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assess - Environmental review - No public reviewExtract of determination: Mt Keith Satellite ProjectPreliminary Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsFlora and VegetationSubterranean FaunaTerrestrial FaunaHydrological ProcessesInland Waters Environmental QualityDate published: Thursday, 27 July, 2017 3. AssessmentScopingEnvironmental scoping document: Environmental Scoping Document - Mt Keith (Approved)Approved: Tuesday, 14 November, 2017 Environmental ReviewEnvironmental Review documentation: Environmental Review Document - Mt Keith Satellite Project Appendix A - EPBC Referral Decision.pdf Appendix B - Environmental Scoping Document.pdf Appendix C - Flora and Vegetation Management Plan (September 2018).pdf Appendix D - Hydrological Processes Management Plan.pdf Appendix E - Mine Closure Plan.pdf Appendix F - Flora and Vegetation Part 1.pdf Appendix F - Flora and Vegetation Assessment Part 2.pdf Appendix F - Flora and Vegetation Assessment Part 3.pdf Appendix F - Flora and Vegetation Assessment Part 4.pdf Appendix F - Flora and Vegetation Assessment Part 5.pdf Appendix F - Flora and Vegetation Assessment Part 6.pdf Appendix F - Flora and Vegetation Assessment Part 7.pdf Appendix F - Flora and Vegetation Assessment Part 8.pdf Appendix F - Flora and Vegetation Assessment Part 9.pdf Appendix G - Dust Assessment.pdf Appendix G1 - Dust Management.pdf Appendix H - SRE Invertebrate Fauna Survey.pdf Appendix I - Fauna Review.pdf Appendix J - Night Parrot Targeted Survey.pdf Appendix K - Blackfooted Rock Wallaby Targeted Survey.pdf Appendix L - Subterranean Fauna Assessment.pdf Appendix M - Stygofauna Assessment.pdf Appendix N - Hydrological Processes and Inland Water Quality.pdf Appendix O - Risk Assessment of Riparian Vegetation.pdf Appendix P - Pit Lake Risk Assessment.pdf Appendix Q - Aquatic Fauna Study.pdf Appendix R - Aquatic ecology impact assessment.pdf Appendix S - Geochemistry Review.pdf Appendix T - Environmental Noise Impact Assessment.pdf Change to proposal during assessment under s. 43A s. 43A notice: CMS17075-s43A-061117 CMS17075 - Statement of Reasons - 061117Date of approval s. 43A: Mon, 06/11/2017 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1625EPA Report: EPA Report 1625 - Mt Keith Satellite ProjectKey Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsFlora and VegetationInland WatersDate published: Monday, 19 November, 2018Appeals close: Monday, 3 December, 2018 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementComments: Attachment 1 to Statement 1087 Changes: Revise development envelope by net increase of 6 hectares. Increase to clearing of native vegetation by 191 hectares. Changes to proposal approved under s45c on 16 September 2020 Date of approval: Thursday, 27 December, 2018Ministerial Statement: Statement 1087.pdf
Attachment 1 to Statement 1087
Changes:
Changes to proposal approved under s45c on 16 September 2020