DOCSLIB.ORG

Definitive Feasibility Study WA Kaolin Limited Wickepin Kaolin Project

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Definitive Feasibility Study WA Kaolin Limited Wickepin Kaolin Project Definitive Feasibility Study WA Kaolin Limited Wickepin Kaolin Project Complied by: September 2020 19-AUS-WAK-1004-DFS REPORT V5.DOCX Revision V5 Revision Status Revision Date Description Author Approver Name Position Name Position Title Title V2 200810 Draft for internal review DB Director DB Director V3 200826 Draft for client review DB Director DB Director V4 200901 Draft for client review DB Director DB Director V5 200903 Final, issued to client DB Director DB Director TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................. 1 2. INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................10 2.1 Sources of Information and Reliance on Other Experts ...................................................... 10 2.2 Prior Association and Independence ................................................................................... 10 2.6 Contributors ......................................................................................................................... 12 2.7 BDB Process Relevant Experience ..................................................................................... 13 3. OVERVIEW AND HISTORY .......................................................................................14 4. LOCATION AND OWNERSHIP ..................................................................................15 4.1 Location ............................................................................................................................... 15 4.2 Tenements and Permits ...................................................................................................... 15 4.3 Climate and Physiography................................................................................................... 16 4.4 Exploration History .............................................................................................................. 17 4.5 Previous Mineral Resource Estimates ................................................................................ 17 4.6 Mining Status ....................................................................................................................... 17 5. PROJECT HISTORY ..................................................................................................18 5.1 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 18 5.1.1 Historic ......................................................................................................................... 18 5.1.2 Approved Project ......................................................................................................... 19 5.1.3 Current Stage ............................................................................................................... 20 5.1.4 Current and Future....................................................................................................... 20 5.2 Existing Environment ........................................................................................................... 22 5.2.1 Previous Study ............................................................................................................. 22 5.2.2 Regional Setting........................................................................................................... 23 5.2.3 Geology ........................................................................................................................ 23 5.2.4 Soils ............................................................................................................................. 23 5.2.5 Hydrogeology ............................................................................................................... 23 5.2.6 Surface Hydrology ....................................................................................................... 24 5.2.7 Climate ......................................................................................................................... 24 5.2.8 Vegetation and Flora ................................................................................................... 25 5.2.9 Social Environment ...................................................................................................... 26 5.2.10 Cultural Heritage .......................................................................................................... 26 5.3 Project Description .............................................................................................................. 26 5.3.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 26 5.3.2 Area of Disturbance ..................................................................................................... 28 5.3.3 Pipelines ...................................................................................................................... 29 5.3.4 Wedin Rail Siding......................................................................................................... 29 5.3.5 Mining .......................................................................................................................... 30 5.3.6 Processing ................................................................................................................... 30 5.3.7 Water Supply and Recycling ........................................................................................ 33 5.3.8 Tailings ......................................................................................................................... 34 5.3.9 Infrastructure ................................................................................................................ 34 6. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT .................................................37 6.1 Soils ..................................................................................................................................... 37 6.2 Groundwater ........................................................................................................................ 37 Page | i 19-AUS-WAK-1004-DFS September 2020 6.3 Surface Water ...................................................................................................................... 37 6.3.1 Vegetation and Flora ................................................................................................... 37 6.4 Fauna ................................................................................................................................... 38 6.5 Atmospheric Emissions ....................................................................................................... 38 6.5.1 Approved Project ......................................................................................................... 38 6.5.2 Current Stage ............................................................................................................... 39 6.6 Noise .................................................................................................................................... 39 6.7 Light ..................................................................................................................................... 40 6.8 Hazardous Materials ............................................................................................................ 40 6.9 Transport ............................................................................................................................. 41 6.10 Waste Management ............................................................................................................ 41 6.10.1 Mineral Waste .............................................................................................................. 41 6.10.2 Domestic Waste ........................................................................................................... 41 6.10.3 Industrial Waste ........................................................................................................... 42 7. SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT ...........................................................................................43 8. REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE ...........................................................................44 9. GEOLOGICAL SETTING AND MINERALISATION ....................................................47 9.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 47 9.2 Regional Geology ................................................................................................................ 47 9.3 Property Geology ................................................................................................................. 47 9.4 Deposit Geology and Mineralisation .................................................................................... 48 9.4.1 Lithology, Weathering and Oxidation ........................................................................... 48 9.4.2 Summary of Mineralisation and Controls ..................................................................... 48 9.4.3 Factors Affecting Continuity of Grade and Geology .................................................... 48 9.5 Sampling Techniques and Data .........................................................................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Greater Narrogin Region
    Greater Narrogin Region Growing our Community An Economic Development and Implementation Strategy Growing our Community – An Economic Development and Implementation Strategy | 1 Document Control This document has been endorsed by: Wheatbelt Development Commission Board Shire of Narrogin Shire of Cuballing Town of Narrogin 20 February 2015 Version: Version Release Date: Purpose: V1 22 April 2014 First review by Wheatbelt Development Commission V2 17 October 2014 Reviewed by Reference Group V3 19 November 2014 Final comments from Wheatbelt Development Commission Final 6 February 2015 Final version completed for endorsement Growing our Community – An Economic Development and Implementation Strategy | 2 The Wheatbelt is a region of enormous opportunity. Its proximity to markets, diverse productive landscapes, a strong economic base, its people and their strong sense of community are all foundations for growth which contribute to the State’s prosperity. Growing our Community – An Economic Development and Implementation Strategy | 3 Welcome Tim Shackleton Chair Wheatbelt Development Commission In this exciting time of growth in our state and in our region, the Wheatbelt Development Commission (WDC) is pleased to be involved in the Growth Planning process committed to the future of Greater Narrogin. This aspirational plan will greatly assist the expansion of industry, services and infrastructure to ensure readiness in supporting a projected population growth of 20,000 by 2050, in line with the State’s projected population and economic growth. The strategies outlined will position the Greater Narrogin Region to build its competitive advantage and economic drivers to showcase its contribution to the State’s prosperity As a regional development organisation, the Wheatbelt Development Commission has played a responsive role to ensure the broader potential of the Wheatbelt South sub-region is recognised.
    [Show full text]
  • Wickepin 2015 - 2020 Shire of Pingelly Map Current As at February 2016
    Murnanying NR A 30298 Jingaring NR 117°20'00"E A 13797 117°50'00"E 520 000mE 530 000mE 540 000mE 117°30'00"E 550 000mE Joins Kwolyin 560 000mE 117°40'00"E 570 000mE 580 000mE 590 000mE Western Shield - 1080 Poison Risk Areas 6 410 000mN 6 410 000mN Wickepin 2015 - 2020 Shire of Pingelly Map current as at February 2016 kilometres 0 2 4 6 8 10 kilometres Gorge Rock Nature Reserve kilometres Wedgengully Nature Reserve North Woyerling NR HORIZONTAL DATUM : GEOCENTRIC DATUM OF AUSTRALIA 1994 (GDA94) - ZONE 50 R 20066 Boyermucking NR R 12098 LEGEND Department - Managed Land Other Land Categories Management boundaries (includes existing and proposed) Other Crown reserves Shire of State forest, timber reserve, Local Government Authority boundary miscellaneous reserves and land held under title by the CALM Executive Body REGION *Unallocated Crown land (UCL) DPaW region boundary Petercarring NR A 20095 National park District 32°30'00"S DPaW district boundary Moorumbine NR *Unmanaged Crown reserves (UMR) A 6798 (not vested with any authority) 32°30'00"S Nature reserve Trails Shire of Corrigin Bibbulmun Track Woyerling NR Private property, Pastoral leases R 10142 Conservation park Munda Biddi Trail (cycle) Bullaring Pingelly Road Cape to Cape Walk Track CALM Act sections 5(1)(g), 5(1)(h) reserve *The management and administration of UCL and UMR's by & miscellaneous reserve DPaW and the Department of Lands respectively, is agreed Landscape Hill NR to by the parties in a Memorandum of Understanding. R 39174 Former leasehold & CALM Act sections DPaW has on-ground management responsibilty.
    [Show full text]
  • February 2020 Ordinary Meeting Minutes
    SHIRE OF WILLIAMS MINUTES ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2020 S H I R E O F W I L L I A M S | 9 Brooking St, Williams WA 6391 | T: 9885 1005 F: 9885 1020 MINUTES – ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD 19/02/2020 NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL Dear Elected Member & Community Members, You are respectfully advised the next Ordinary Meeting of the Shire of Williams will be held on Wednesday 19 February 2020, in the Shire of Williams Council Chambers, 9 Brooking Street, Williams, commencing at 3.30 pm. Geoff McKeown Chief Executive Officer DISCLAIMER No responsibility whatsoever is implied or accepted by the Shire of Williams for any act, omission or statement or intimation occurring during Council or Committee meetings. The Shire of Williams disclaims any liability for any loss whatsoever and howsoever caused arising out of reliance by any person or legal entity on any such act, omission or statement or intimation occurring during Council or Committee meetings. Any person or legal entity who acts or fails to act in reliance upon any statement, act or omission made in a Council or Committee meeting does so at that person’s or legal entity’s own risk. In particular and without derogating in any way from the broad disclaimer above, in any discussion regarding any planning application or application for a licence, any statement or intimation of approval made by a member or officer of the Shire of Williams during the course of any meeting is not intended to be and is not to be taken as notice of approval from the Shire of Williams.
    [Show full text]
  • Audit Results Report – Annual 2019-20 Financial Audits of Local Government Entities
    Western Australian Auditor General’s Report Audit Results Report – Annual 2019-20 Financial Audits of Local Government Entities Report 30: 2020-21 16 June 2021 Office of the Auditor General Western Australia National Relay Service TTY: 133 677 (to assist people with hearing and voice impairment) We can deliver this report in an alternative format for those with visual impairment. © 2021 Office of the Auditor General Western Australia. All rights reserved. This material may be reproduced in whole or in part provided the source is acknowledged. ISSN: 2200-1913 (print) ISSN: 2200-1921 (online) The Office of the Auditor General acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures, and to Elders both past and present. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT Audit Results Report – Annual 2019-20 Financial Audits of Local Government Entities Report 30: 2020-21 June 2021 THE PRESIDENT THE SPEAKER LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY AUDIT RESULTS REPORT – ANNUAL 2019-20 FINANCIAL AUDITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES Under section 24 of the Auditor General Act 2006, this report covers the third year of a 4-year transition for my Office to conduct the annual financial audits of the local government sector, following proclamation of the Local Government Amendment (Auditing) Act 2017. This report on the 2019-20 financial audits of 117 of the applicable 132 local government entities includes: • results of the audits of local government entities’ annual financial reports, and their compliance with applicable legislation for the financial year ending 30 June 2020 • issues identified during these annual audits that are significant enough to bring to the attention of the Parliament.
    [Show full text]
  • Enrolment Statistics As at 3 July 2017
    Local Government Statistics as at 3/07/2017 001 City of Albany Ward # Electors % Electors 01 Breaksea 4218 15.90% 02 Kalgan 4525 17.05% 03 Vancouver 4492 16.93% 04 West 4494 16.94% 05 Frederickstown 4412 16.63% 06 Yakamia 4393 16.56% District Total 26534 100.00% 129 City of Armadale Ward # Electors % Electors 01 Heron 5863 11.76% 02 River 6164 12.37% 03 Neerigen 6552 13.15% 04 Minnawarra 5966 11.97% 05 Jarrah 6784 13.61% 06 Lake 12354 24.79% 07 Palomino 6155 12.35% District Total 49838 100.00% 105 Shire of Ashburton Ward # Electors % Electors 01 Ashburton 46 1.60% 03 Tom Price 1464 50.78% 04 Onslow 393 13.63% 06 Tableland 105 3.64% 07 Paraburdoo 588 20.40% 08 Pannawonica 287 9.95% District Total 2883 100.00% 002 Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Ward # Electors % Electors 01 Leeuwin 2317 23.99% 02 North 4013 41.55% 03 Margaret River 3329 34.47% District Total 9659 100.00% Page 1 Local Government Statistics as at 3/07/2017 130 Town of Bassendean Ward # Electors % Electors 00 Bassendean 10655 100.00% District Total 10655 100.00% 003 City of Bayswater Ward # Electors % Electors 01 North 11931 26.60% 02 Central 11470 25.57% 03 West 12789 28.51% 04 South 8664 19.32% District Total 44854 100.00% 116 City of Belmont Ward # Electors % Electors 01 West 8693 37.24% 02 South 7585 32.49% 03 East 7066 30.27% District Total 23344 100.00% 004 Shire of Beverley Ward # Electors % Electors 00 Beverley 1307 100.00% District Total 1307 100.00% 005 Shire of Boddington Ward # Electors % Electors 00 Boddington 1090 100.00% District Total 1090 100.00% 007 Shire
    [Show full text]
  • Map 2: Southern W.A
    Western Australia PERTH SHIRE OF MOUNT MARSHALL SHIRE OF DALWALLINU Jurien Dalwallinu SHIRE OF SHIRE OF MOORA SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN 7 SHIRE OF KOORDA Moora WONGAN- BALLIDU Koorda Bencubbin Kalgoorlie CITY OF KALGOORLIE-BOULDER Wongan Hills Mukinbudin SHIRE OF SHIRE OF WESTONIA SHIRE OF YILGARN Coolgardie VICTORIA PLAINS 3 Wyalkat- Trayning SHIRE OF Calingiri 2 chem 6 SHIRE OF COOLGARDIE GINGIN 1 Southern Cross Dowerin 5 Westonia Gingin 4 SHIRE OF Goomalling Merredin TOODYAY SHIRE OF Muchea Toodyay Northam CUNDERDIN 9 Kellerberrin SHIRE OF MERREDIN Cunderdin Tammin 10 8 Bruce Rock York SHIRE OF SHIRE OF SHIRE QUAIRADING SHIRE OF NAREMBEEN Perth SHIRE OF DUNDAS OF YORK Quairading BRUCE ROCK Narembeen SHIRE OF Beverley Norseman SHIRE OF 11 BEVERLEY Corrigin Brookton CORRIGIN Mundijong 12 SHIRE OF KONDININ Mandurah 14 Hyden CITY OF MANDURAH 15 Pingelly 13 Wandering SHIRE OF SHIRE OF KULIN Pinjarra 18 Kulin 17 Cuballing WICKEPIN Wickepin Waroona 16 Boddington Williams Narrogin 19 21 SHIRE OF LAKE GRACE SHIRE OF Lake Grace Harvey 20 SHIRE OF WILLIAMS SHIRE DUMBLEYUNG SHIRE OF ESPERANCE Bunbury OF Wagin Dumbleyung CITY OF BUNBURY Collie Darkan 23 WAGIN LGA Boundaries Capel Dardanup SHIRE OF Nyabing 22 28 Ravensthorpe WEST ARTHUR Woodanilling 29 SHIRE OF KENT Australian Coastline Donnybrook Boyup Katanning SHIRE OF RAVENSTHORPE 24 Busselton Towns 25 BrookSHIRE OF Kojonup Esperance Population > 5000 27 BOYUP SHIRE OF Margaret Gnowangerup Jerramungup River BROOK SHIRE OF TAMBELLUP 500 < Population < 5000 Nannup Bridgetown KOJONUP SHIRE OF 1. Shire of Chittering 16. Shire of Waroona Tambellup SHIRE OF Population < 500 26 SHIRE OF GNOWANGERUP 2. Shire of Goomalling 17.
    [Show full text]
  • Cooperation & Shared Services
    Cooperation & Shared Services JUNE 2019 1 Contents Regional Cooperation ..................................................................................... 04 Shared Services ............................................................................................. 09 Current Shared Services Building ....................................................................................................... 12 Community Services and Community Development .......................................... 13 Economic Development ............................................................................... 14 Emergency Management .............................................................................. 15 Environmental Health ................................................................................... 16 Financial ...................................................................................................... 17 Health and Aged Care ................................................................................... 18 ICT/Communications ................................................................................... 18 Landcare and Environmental Management ...................................................... 19 Library ......................................................................................................... 20 Ranger ........................................................................................................ 21 Records Management ..................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Shire Cuballing
    SHIRE Office of the Environmental Protection Authority Cv 01 File: 1 9 DEC 2014 A: PI For CUBALLING 1—1 Information fa: For n1—1 Discussion Officer: Q For Action Environmental Protection Authority • Dir.AC Response please: Locked Bag 33, • Dir. Bus Ops 1—1 GM Cloisters Square '—' Signature L J Dir. SPPD | j Dir for GM PERTH Western Australia 6850 (copy to GM) i >h. sti n Sw> i L~1 titito-tuuM! J I H KMrUhv.r Dear Sir/Madam I 1— !• Ji)- loGM) PLANNING APPLICATION - PROPOSED LANDFILL FACILITY - PORTION OF LOT 23 (3118) WANDERING NARROGIN ROAD, CUBALLING - REFERRAL UNDER SECTION 38(5) OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1986 I write to seek the EPA's assessment of the above mentioned Planning Application. By way of background, the Shire has recently received a Planning Application to establish a landfill facility capable of accepting more than 5,000 tonnes/year of putrescibles waste for burial. The applicant advises the facility is expected to have an operating life of approximately 60 years. I have attached documentation provided by the applicant in the format required by the EPA. The documentation submitted by the applicant is available at www.cuballing.wa.gov.au. I have also attached a completed EPA Referral Form for a Decision Making Authority. The Shire has written to wide ranging State Government agencies, adjoining/nearby landowners and other stakeholders inviting written comments to the Shire by 22nd January 2015. I trust the attached documentation provides sufficient information in order to make an informed assessment. Should the EPA have technical queries relating to the proposal, it is suggested that queries are initially directed to Mr Joe Douglas at URP.
    [Show full text]
  • 5 Private Swimming Pools in Western Australia
    Investigation into ways to prevent or reduce deaths of children by drowning 5 Private swimming pools in Western Australia Where location was known, private swimming pools were the most common location of fatal and non-fatal drowning incidents during the six-year investigation period.146 As discussed in Chapter 4, the Office found that, for 16 (47 per cent) of the 34 children who died by drowning, the fatal drowning incident occurred in a private swimming pool. Similarly, for 170 (66 per cent) of the 258 children who were admitted to a hospital following a non-fatal drowning incident, the incident occurred in a swimming pool. Accordingly, the Ombudsman determined to examine private swimming pools in Western Australia in more detail. 5.1 Number of private swimming pools The Office was unable to identify any source with recent information about the total number and location of private swimming pools in Western Australia, therefore, as part of the Investigation, the Office collected and analysed this information. The Office surveyed local governments regarding the number of private swimming pools in their local government district as at 30 June 2015 (the local government survey). Of the 140 local governments that were surveyed,147 138 (99 per cent) local governments responded to the survey (the 138 survey respondents) and two (one per cent) local governments did not respond to the survey. The two local governments that did not respond were small local governments located outside the metropolitan regions of Western Australia. Section 130 of the Building Act 2011 requires local governments to keep building records associated with private swimming pools (such as applications for building permits and inspections) located in their local government district to enable monitoring of compliance with Part 8, Division 2 of the Building Regulations 2012.
    [Show full text]
  • 20 MAY 2020 Shire of Wickepin Council Meeting 20 May 2020
    A Fortunate Place Shire of Wickepin Agenda Ordinary Meeting of Council Council Chambers, Wickepin 20 MAY 2020 Shire Of Wickepin Council Meeting 20 May 2020 Notice of an Ordinary Meeting of Council Please note that the next ordinary meeting of Council of the Shire of Wickepin will be held on 20 May 2020 at Council Chambers, Wickepin, commencing at 3.30pm. Certification: I have perused this agenda and am aware of all recommendations made to Council and support each as presented. _____________ Mark Hook Chief Executive Officer 14 May 2020 Time Table 12.00pm Lunch 1.00pm Forum 3.00pm Afternoon Tea 3.30pm Ordinary Council Meeting Disclaimer No responsibility whatsoever is implied or accepted by the Shire of Wickepin for any act, omission or statement or intimation occurring during council/committee meetings or during formal/informal conversations with staff. The Shire of Wickepin disclaims any liability for any loss whatsoever and howsoever caused arising out of reliance by any person or legal entity on any such act, omission or statement or intimation occurring during council/committee meetings or discussions. Any person or legal entity that acts or fails to act in reliance upon any statement does so at that person’s or legal entity’s own risk. In particular and without derogating in any way from the broad disclaimer above, in discussion regarding any planning application or application for a licence, any statement or limitation of approval made by a member or officer of the Shire of Wickepin during the course of any meeting is not intended to be and is not to be taken as notice of approval from the Shire of Wickepin.
    [Show full text]
  • Shire of Wickepin
    PART 1 GO TO CONTENTS PAGE LOCAL PLANNING STRATEGY FOR THE NARROGIN, PINGELLY AND WICKEPIN AREA PREPARED FOR THE SHIRE OF WICKEPIN FEBRUARY 2006 (AMENDED JUNE 2007) Endorsed by the Western Australian Planning Commission 27 March 2007 DISCLAIMER This is a copy of the Local Planning Strategy at the date of endorsement produced from an electronic version of the Strategy held by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Whilst all care has been taken to accurately portray the current Strategy provisions, no responsibility shall be taken for any omissions or errors in this documentation. Consultation with the respective Local Government Authority should be made to view a current legal version of the Strategy. Please advise the Department for Planning and Infrastructure of any errors or omissions in this document. TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................... IV 1.0 STATE AND REGIONAL PLANNING CONTEXT .....................................................................1 1.1 What is a Local Planning Strategy?............................................................................................1 1.2 Local Planning Schemes ............................................................................................................4 1.3 Land Use Planning Hierarchy .....................................................................................................4 1.4 The State Planning Strategy .......................................................................................................5
    [Show full text]
  • Roadside Vegetation and Conservation Values in the Shire Of
    RRooaaddssiiddee VVeeggeettaattiioonn aanndd CCoonnsseerrvvaattiioonn VVaalluueess iinn tthhee SShhiirree ooff NNaarrrrooggiinn Photo by C. Denton July 2009 Roadside Conservation Commiittee CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………………. 1 PART A: OVERVIEW OF ROADSIDE CONSERVATION................................................... 2 1.0 Why is Roadside Vegetation Important? ……………………………………………… 3 2.0 What are the Threats? …………………………………………………………………. 4 2.1 Lack of Awareness ………………………..………………………………………… 4 2.2 Roadside Clearing ………………………………………………………………….. 4 2.3 Fire …………………………………………………………………………………….5 2.4 Weeds...………………………………………………………………………………. 6 2.5 Salinity…………………………………………………………………………………7 3.0 Legislative Requirements ……………………………………………………………………. 8 4.0 Environmentally Sensitive Areas …………………………………….……………………....9 5.0 Flora Roads……………………………………………………………………………………10 PART B: THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN NARROGIN………………………….….…. 11 1.0 Flora………………………………………………………………………………………….…12 2.0 Declared Rare Flora (DRF)…………………………………………………………….…….12 3.0 Fauna………………………………………………………………………………….………..13 4.0 Remnant Vegetation Cover…………………………………………………….…………….15 PART C: ROADSIDE SURVEYS IN THE SHIRE OF NARROGIN ………………………….16 1.0 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………17 1.1 Methods………………………………………………………………………………17 1.2 Mapping Roadside Conservation Values………………………………………....18 1.3 Roadside Conservation Value Categories………………………………………..18 2.0 Using the Roadside Conservation Value Map (RCV) Map……………………………….20 3.0 Results………………………………………………………………………………………….22 PART D:
    [Show full text]