This "Search Proposal" function provides all assessment documentation associated with a specific proposal, from referral through to Ministerial Statement, where relevant. Information on a specific proposal not available through this search function can be obtained by contacting DWER, EPA services: info.epa@dwer.wa.gov.au
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Last updated: November 9, 2021
The proposal is to develop a mineral sand mine for the excavation and processing of a portion of the low-grade heavy mineral sand deposit, the Amy Zone, into a heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) in the Shark Bay district of Western Australia. The Amy Zone is approximately 35 km long, up to 3 km wide and 5 - 40 m thick. Read more...Last updated: October 4, 2021
The Waitsia Gas Project Stage 2 is a conventional gas proposal located approximately 16km East-South-East of the Dongara-Port Denison town sites. The proposal includes clearing of up to 17 ha of native vegetation to support the following: Construction and operation of a new gas processing plant with a maximum export capacity of 250 terajoules per day; Drilling of up to 6 new production wells to supplement the existing 2 wells; Installation of a gas gathering system comprising of flowlines and... Read more...Last updated: September 9, 2021
Strike West Pty Ltd propose to undertake a three-dimensional (3D) seismic acquisition survey within permits EP368, EP426, EP469, EP320 and L22; and acquisition of 2D seismic data along a single east-west seismic line within EP320 to tie into the existing Munganooka well. The proposal is located within the Shires of Three Springs, Irwin and Mingenew in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The proposal comprises a disturbance footprint of 919.11 linear kilometres within a development... Read more...Last updated: August 24, 2021
Image Resources NL is seeking to develop a mineral sands project, located at Nambung, approximately 170 kilometres (km) north of Perth and 18 km east of Cervantes, in the Wheatbelt region of WA. The proposal includes the progressive development of mine pits, processing facilities, groundwater bores and water management infrastructure, temporary waste dumps, solar drying ponds and associated infrastructure. The proposal would require the clearing of up 320 hectares of native vegetation. Read more...Last updated: August 19, 2021
Ocean Hill Pty Ltd propose to undertake a three-dimensional (3D) seismic acquisition survey within petroleum exploration permits EP495, EP454 and EP320 in the Midwest region of Western Australia. The proposal comprises a disturbance footprint of 801.91 hectares (ha) within a development envelope of 28,203.54 ha. A total of 113.52 ha of native vegetation would require clearing within the disturbance footprint. Following completion of proposed activities, seismic access tracks would be... Read more...Last updated: May 12, 2021
The proposal is for an open cut mine that will operate over approximately six years and will extract over 2.1 million tonnes (Mt) of heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) (mostly zircon and titanium minerals) from the IPL North mineral deposit. Ore will undergo initial onsite processing to produce HMC. Mining will commence at the most southern end of the deposit and progress to the north. It is expected that mining will occur 24 hours/day for the majority of the proposal. Read more...Last updated: April 28, 2021
Salt Lake Potash Limited propose to abstract Sulphate of Potash (SOP) rich brines to produce up to 260 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa) of SOP product. The proposal is located in and around Lake Way, approximately 25 kilometres south of Wiluna. The activities and infrastructure proposed includes evaporation ponds, brine abstraction trenches, paleochannel brine production bores, permanent brine pumps/pipework, access and infrastructure corridors and excess salt disposal areas. The proposal will cover... Read more...Last updated: February 15, 2021
Energy Resources Ltd proposes to undertake 3D (Romanesque) and 2D (Black Cormorant) seismic acquisition surveys to map the subsurface geology of an area within petroleum exploration permits EP 389 (R4), EP 440 (R1), and petroleum production licences L 18 and L 19. The proposal is located within the Shire of Gingin. The Romanesque 3D seismic acquisition survey comprises of 594 line kilometres of seismic lines plus 72 line kilometres of contingent lines. The Black Cormorant 2D seismic... Read more...Last updated: September 30, 2020
The proposal is for the continuation of mining operations at the Fimiston site, and expansion and deepening of the Superpit to 600 metres via the Golden Pike Cutback. Additional waste dumps will be created to the north of the pit to contain 140 million tonnes of waste rock. The Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities and/or the Kaltails tailings storage facility will be expanded to contain the additional tailings. This is a reassessment, pursuant to the Minister's decision to remit... Read more...Last updated: September 4, 2020
Energy Resources Limited proposes to undertake a 2D onshore seismic acquisition survey to map the subsurface geology of the area, within petroleum exploration permit 432 in the Shire of Dandaragan. The proposal comprises a total of 125 line kilometres of 2D seismic lines within an area of about 122.6 km2. The proposal will require temporary disturbance of up to 40 hectares of native vegetation to create access lanes for the vibroseis trucks and light vehicles. The proposal is to be undertaken... Read more...Last updated: June 18, 2020
Inquiry under s46 into changing the conditions (extension of time limit for proposal implementation) of Ministerial Statements 469, 774, 815 and 927. Read more...Last updated: May 5, 2020
The proposal is to develop an iron ore mine located approximately 68 kilometres south-east of Yalgoo and 30 kilometres north-east of the Greater Karara Iron Ore Project in the Shire of Yalgoo. Read more...Last updated: May 5, 2020
Change Condition 3 to extend the time limit of authorisation for substantial commencement of the proposal Read more...Last updated: January 6, 2020
The proposal is to develop a nature-based campground within Lots 62 and Lot 303 Dirk Hartog Island. The proposal would include up to 23 bare earth campsites, and 3 camp-kitchen/ablution blocks to facilitate up to 80 people in camping accommodation, and the construction of vehicle access roads and firebreaks, as well as other associated infrastructure. Read more...Last updated: December 10, 2019
The proposal involves land clearing and mining below the base of weathering for the recommencement and extension of the Windimurra Vanadium Mine which ceased operations in 2004. The mine and associated infrastructure are located approximately 80 kilometres south-east of Mount Magnet, in the Shire of Mount Magnet. Read more...Last updated: December 10, 2019
The proposal is for the development of a vanadium mining and processing operation 80 kilometres south-east of Mount Magnet and a coal mine near Mingenew to provide a source of energy to the vanadium operation. Inquiry under s46 regarding changes to the conditions of Ministerial Statement 283 and Ministerial Statement 472 . Read more...Last updated: November 22, 2019
Changes to conditions 3-1 and 3-2 of Ministerial Statement 911 in order to extend the time limit of proposal implementation. Read more...Last updated: November 18, 2019
Changes to Condition 3 of Ministerial Statement 953 in order to extend the Time Limit for Authorisation for substantial commencement of the proposal. Read more...Last updated: July 29, 2019
The proposal is to develop and operate a mineral sands mine approximately 25 kilometres south-east of the township of Dongara in the Midwest Region of Western Australia. Read more...Last updated: June 24, 2019
Salt Lake Potash proposes to develop the Lake Way SOP Demonstration Plant. The proposal is ocated in and around Lake Way, approximately 25 kilometres south of Wiluna. The proposal will extract and evaporate natural brines to produce up to 50,000 tonnes per year of Sulphate of Potash (SOP). The activities and infrastructure include: On-playa infrastructure – brine extraction trenches; pond infrastructure; and associated pipework. Off-playa infrastructure – processing plant, process water... Read more...