CARRAPATEENA PROJECT Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 – Referral of Proposed Action
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CARRAPATEENA PROJECT Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 – Referral of Proposed Action March 2017 Carrapateena Project This page has been left blank intentionally. Carrapateena Project / March 2017 Carrapateena Project EPBC Referral of Proposed Mining Lease and Associated Tenements ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation The Kokatha People have a direct, unbroken and unique relationship with the land on which the Carrapateena Project is located. OZ Minerals recognises that the sense of place and belonging of the Kokatha People is linked to their identity, creation stories, travel, trade, ceremonies, family and places held sacred. We recognise the deep and ongoing feelings of relationship and attachment they hold for their lands. OZ Minerals acknowledges Kokatha connection to ‘country’, the contribution of Kokatha People to their region and the enduring importance to Kokatha People of values, cultural authority, cultural norms and customary laws. OZ Minerals places great value on our relationship with the Kokatha People. OZ Minerals and Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation seek to work in partnership, as equals, to further develop the Partnering Agreement Nganampa palyanku kanyintjaku ‘Keeping the future good for all of us’. This collaborative agreement encapsulates, recognises and values the ongoing contribution of both partners, and will inform the relationship between Kokatha and OZ Minerals throughout and beyond the development of the Carrapateena Project. Pernatty and Oakden Hills Station Owners The Far North region of South Australia has a long and rich history of pastoralism. The proposed Carrapateena Project is located on Pernatty station and the proposed supporting infrastructure is located within Oakden Hills Station. OZ Minerals recognises the importance of the land to its owners and their operations and acknowledges their cooperation in developing the Project. Carrapateena Project / March 2017 Page i of 172 Carrapateena Project EPBC Referral of Proposed Mining Lease and Associated Tenements DISCLAIMER a) The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Referral has been prepared for submission to the Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Energy under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and no one other than the Minister should rely on the information contained in the EPBC Referral to make, or refrain from making, any decision. b) In preparing the EPBC Referral, OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd and OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd has relied on information provided by specialist consultants, government agencies and other third parties. OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd and OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd has not fully verified the accuracy or completeness of that information, except where expressly acknowledged in the EPBC Referral. c) The EPBC Referral has been prepared for information purposes only and, to the full extent permitted by law, OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd and OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd, in respect of all persons other than the Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Energy: o makes no representation and gives no warranty or undertaking, express or implied, in respect to the information contained in EPBC Referral; and o does not accept responsibility and is not liable for any loss or liability whatsoever arising as a result of any person acting, or refraining from acting, on any information contained in the EPBC Referral. NOTE ON CURRENCY Where possible, the contents of the EPBC Referral are up to date as at March 2017. This was not possible where parts of the EPBC Referral were prepared from information provided by third parties (as discussed in (b) above) prior to the EPBC Referral being finalised. COPYRIGHT Copyright © OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd and OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd, 2017 All rights reserved This EPBC Referral and any related documentation is protected by copyright owned by OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd and OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd. Use or copying of this EPBC Referral or any related documentation, in whole or in part, without the written permission of OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd and OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd constitutes an infringement of its copyright. Carrapateena Project / March 2017 Page ii of 172 Carrapateena Project EPBC Referral of Proposed Mining Lease and Associated Tenements TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Summary of Proposed Action ......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Short Description ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Latitude and Longitude ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Locality and Property Description .......................................................................................................................................... 8 1.4 Size of the Development Footprint........................................................................................................................................ 8 1.5 Street Address of the Site .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.6 Lot Description ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.7 Local Government Area and Council Contact (if known)........................................................................................... 12 1.8 Timeframe ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 1.9 Alternatives to Proposed Action .......................................................................................................................................... 13 1.10 Alternative Timeframes ............................................................................................................................................................ 13 1.11 State Assessment ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13 1.12 Component of Larger Action ................................................................................................................................................. 13 1.13 Related Actions/Proposals ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 1.14 Australian Government Funding .......................................................................................................................................... 13 1.15 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park ............................................................................................................................................. 13 2 Detailed Description of Proposed Action ................................................................................................................ 15 2.1 Description of Proposed Action ........................................................................................................................................... 15 2.1.1 Proposed Project Overview .................................................................................................................................. 15 2.1.2 Existing Activities as per Referral 2012/6494 ............................................................................................... 18 2.1.3 On-Lease Resource Development .................................................................................................................... 19 2.1.4 Underground Mining Operations ..................................................................................................................... 19 2.1.5 Processing Activities ............................................................................................................................................... 27 2.1.6 Tailings Storage Facility ......................................................................................................................................... 32 2.1.7 Materials Handling and Management ............................................................................................................ 43 2.1.8 Water Demand, Supply and Distribution ....................................................................................................... 48 2.1.9 Site Access and Logistics ...................................................................................................................................... 56 2.1.10 Electricity Demand, Supply and Distribution ................................................................................................ 62 2.1.11 Non Process Infrastructure .................................................................................................................................. 65 2.1.12 Closure and Rehabilitation ..................................................................................................................................