ProjectProponent: Anaconda Nickel LimitedProposal description: The proposal is for a large-scale nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation which will involve the mining and processing of up to 15 million dry tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of lateritic ore to produce approximately 60,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of nickel and up to 8,000 tpa of cobalt. The ore will be mined at Marshall Pool, 55 km south-south-east of Leinster, and Lawlers, 10 km south of Leinster. Assessment Number: 1317Region: Goldfields EsperanceReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: NickelLast updated: September 14, 2001Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assess - Public Environmental ReviewPreliminary Environmental Factors: Air QualitySocial SurroundingsFlora and VegetationLandformsTerrestrial FaunaHydrological ProcessesDate published: Thursday, 20 April, 2000 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1025EPA Report: Mt Margaret Nickel-Cobalt Project (PDF, 3.13 MB)Key Environmental Factors: Flora and VegetationTerrestrial Environmental QualityTerrestrial FaunaDate published: Monday, 6 August, 2001Appeals close: Monday, 20 August, 2001 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Friday, 14 September, 2001Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 571 (PDF, 950.98 KB)