MMG Australia Limited, 2/5 Dam Tailing Storage Facility, Stage 3 Embankment Raise, Rosebery

Current Stage

Assessment Commenced

Proposal Details

Client: MMG Australia Limited

Premises: Rosebery Mine

Activity: a waste depot

Class of Assessment: 2B

Important Dates

Assessment Commenced: 20/12/2022

​​​The Proposal

​The 2/5 Dam Tailing Storage Facility Stage 3 embankment raise proposal is to increase the height of the 2/5 dam by 2 metres to RL 175 metres. This will increase the storage capacity of the tailing’s facility for approximately 18 months. The construction material for the raise will be sourced from new borrow areas located within the mining lease. ​​

Notice of Intent

 MMG Australia Limited, 2 5 Dam Tailing Storage Facility, Stage 3 Embankment Raise, Rosebery - NOI (PDF 2Mb)

Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines

EIS Guidelines have been prepared by the Board to assist the proponent to prepare a case for assessment. Based on the information contained in the Notice of Intent, the guidelines identify the key issues which are expected to be relevant to the assessment of the proposal.​

 MMG Australia Limited, 2 5 Dam Tailing Storage Facility, Stage 3 Embankment Raise, Rosebery - EIS Guidelines (PDF 487Kb)