ProjectProponent: Resolute Resources LimitedProposal description: The proposal is to develop the Bulong Nickel Cobalt Laterite Project. The proposed nickel/cobalt ore mining and processing operation is located approximately 30km east of Kalgoorlie, 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. Assessment Number: 996Region: Goldfields EsperanceReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: NickelLast updated: October 22, 1996Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Consultative Environmental ReviewPreliminary Environmental Factors: Hydrological ProcessesDate published: Saturday, 6 January, 1996 3. AssessmentScopingApproved: Friday, 16 February, 1996 Environmental ReviewPublic submissions: Monday, 11 March, 1996 to Monday, 8 April, 1996Environmental Review documentation: Consultative Environmental Review document - Volume 1 Consultative Environmental Review document - Volume 2 - Appendices 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 826EPA Report: Bulong Nickel Cobalt Laterite Project, 30km east of KalgoorlieDate published: Friday, 19 July, 1996Appeals close: Friday, 2 August, 1996 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Tuesday, 22 October, 1996Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 428