Current Stage
Assessment Commenced
Proposal Details
Client: MMG Australia Limited
Premises: Roseberry Mine
Activity: depots for the reception, storage, treatment or disposal of waste
Class of Assessment: 2B
Important Dates
Assessment Commenced: 5/7/2022
The Proposal
The proposal is for a permanent change of operations at MMG's 2/5 Dam tailings storage facility in Rosebery. The tailings storage facility was previously approved by the EPA in 2016 with a requirement for tailings to be deposited sub aqueously (under water). The change in operations proposes tailings to be deposited subaerially. It is anticipated that the required minimum 2m water cover on closure will no longer be possible if permanent subaerial tailings deposition is undertaken.
Notice of Intent
MMG Australia Limited, 2-5 Dam Tailings Storage Facility, Stage 2 Subaerial Deposition and Closure, Roseberry - NOI (PDF 20Mb)
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 Tailings Storage Facility, Stage 2 Subaerial Deposition and Closure, Roseberry - EIS Guidelines (PDF 446Kb)