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Rosslyn Hill Mining Paroo Station Lead Mine Hydrometallurgical Facility

Project
Proponent: 
Rosslyn Hill Mining Pty Ltd
Proposal description: 

Rosslyn Hill Mining Pty Ltd is proposing to expand their operations at Paroo Station to install a hydrometallurgical facility to convert lead carbonate concentrate to lead metal (ingots). The proposal is located 30 km west of Wiluna (Shire of Wiluna).

The proposal includes an additional clearing of approximately 400 hectares, and the exportation of the product through the Port of Fremantle.

Assessment Number: 
2158
Region: 
Mid West
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Lead
Last updated: 
September 25, 2018
Related EPA Media Statement: 
EPA recommends approval of expanded lead mining operations near Wiluna
Current Status: 
Ministerial Statement published
Ministerial Statement published
1. Referral
Comment on this referral: 
Rosslyn Hill Mining Paroo Station Lead Mine Hydrometallurgical Facility
Comment period: 
Monday, 5 February, 2018 to Sunday, 11 February, 2018
Referral documentation: 
PDF icon Referral Form.pdf
PDF icon Supporting Document (Tailings Leachate Report).pdf
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
Assess - Additional Assessment Information
Extract of determination: 
PDF icon Rosslyn Hill Mining Paroo Station Lead Mine Hydrometallurgical Facility
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Terrestrial Environmental Quality
Hydrological Processes
Date published: 
Wednesday, 4 April, 2018
3. Assessment
Environmental Review
Environmental Review documentation: 
PDF icon CMS17305 - Environmental Review Document - 270418.pdf
Date Published (Environmental Review documentation): 
April 27, 2018
4. EPA Report on assessment
EPA Report Number: 
1620
EPA Report: 
PDF icon EPA Report 1620 - Rosslyn Hill Mining Paroo Station
Key Environmental Factors: 
Terrestrial Environmental Quality
Hydrological Processes
Date published: 
Wednesday, 1 August, 2018
Appeals close: 
Wednesday, 15 August, 2018
5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal
Ministerial Statement
Date of approval: 
Tuesday, 25 September, 2018
Ministerial Statement: 
PDF icon Ministerial Statement 1083

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/rosslyn-hill-mining-paroo-station-lead-mine-hydrometallurgical-facility