The Proposal
The proposal is to increase
the footprint by 2.3ha of the existing Run of Mine (ROM) pad at the Henty Gold
Mine, 23km north of Queenstown. Henty Gold Mine is an underground mine that
produces Gold Doré bars, utilising a Carbon in Leach process to extract gold
from mined ore. Ore is extracted from within the mine then transported to the
ROM pad, where it is crushed and fed into the mill for processing. The purpose
of the ROM extension is to allow for more open area for stockpiling different
materials, which includes unprocessed ore, PAF waste rock and NAF waste rock.
The current ROM area is constraining the ability of the mine to effectively
separate, blend and store these materials, and manage traffic working on the
ROM. The area to be utilised for the ROM extension is currently vegetated with
a mix of native regrowth forest species, and Henty River is located 80 metres
from the proposed expansion.
Notice of Intent
Unity Mining Pty Limited, Henty Gold Mine, 2024 ROM Extension - NOI (PDF 11Mb)
Environmental Effects Report Guidelines
EER 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.
Unity Mining Pty Limited, Henty Gold Mine, 2024 ROM Extension - EER Guidelines (PDF 435Kb)
Public Exhibition of Documentation
A copy of the permit application and all plans and other documentation submitted with the permit application (including the EER) are available for public inspection and may be examined during normal business hours at:
West Coast Council Offices,
11 STITCH ST, QUEENSTOWN
Copies of the EER may be obtained from Nicholas Plats (tel: 03 64312999) nplats@esandd.com.au.
Public Representations
In accordance with s.57(5) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA), any person may make a representation relating to the permit application (including the EER) from Wednesday
July 9 2025 to Thursday 7 August in writing to:
The General Manager
West Coast Council
PO
Box 63, Queenstown
or by emailing the General Manager at: wcc@westcoast.tas.gov.au
Please note that your correspondence may be publicly disclosed unless there is legitimate commercial, national security or environmental reason for confidentiality. If you would like your correspondence to remain confidential, please make a statement to that effect and indicate the basis for the request.
Environmental Effects Report
The purpose of the EER is to provide a source of information upon which interested individuals, groups, government agencies and the Board may consider the environmental impacts of the proposal.
The EER was prepared by the proponent on the basis of the Project Specific Guidelines for preparation of an EER which were provided by the Board.
Unity Mining Pty Ltd, Henty Gold ROM Pad Extension 2024 - EER (PDF 18Mb)