Shire of Dundas minutes 19th June. Another tick off the long list. Looks like “a full copy of the mine development and closure planning will be available upon request” for anyone interested, unless that’s for council only.
Agenda Reference & Subject
10.1.2 – Mine Development and Closure Planning (Pioneer Dome Project)
Location / Address
Norseman
File Reference
ED.IN
Author
Gihan Kohobange
Date of Report
13th June 2018
Disclosure of Interest
Nil
Summary
For the Council of the Shire of Dundas to consider whether the Shire has any objection regarding the mine development and closure planning.
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Background
The Shire has received a letter from Pioneer Resources Limited welcoming any questions, the Shire as a key stakeholder, may have in relation to the proposed Pioneer Dome Project and inviting a confirmation in writing, the Shire’s acceptance of post-mining land use.
Statutory Environment Mining Act 1978 Policy Implications
Nil
Financial Implications
Improvement in mining activities within the Shire will result in more rates revenue for the Shire.
Strategic Implications
Strategy 2.4: Future growth and sustainability / Goal 2.4 (b)
“Continue to develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the mining companies within the Shire and assist where possible to facilitate further mining ventures (promote responsible mining)”.
Consultation Councillors Comment
Pioneer Dome Project is located approximately 40km north of the Norseman. Pioneer Resources have discovered a Pollucite deposit at this location and it is Australia’s first known pollucite deposit, the third known pollucite deposit globally.
At its peak, there will be closer to 25 personnel employed in this project and they will be accommodated in an existing mining camp within the Norseman townsite.
Estimated mining life is 9 months. The commencement is scheduled in the third quarter of 2018.
Mr David Crook, Managing Director of Pioneer Resources Limited briefed the Councillors via a video link (on 11th June 2018) about Pioneer Dome Project and mine development and closure planning.
More details of this project is given in papers relating. A full copy of the mine development and closure planning will be available upon request.
Voting Requirements
Simple Majority
Officer Recommendation
That the Council of the Shire of Dundas accepts the post-mining land use(s) and relative approval closure conditions as proposed by Pioneer Resources Limited.
Moved Cr: Patupis Seconded Cr: Bayley
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Resolution
That the Council of the Shire of Dundas accepts the post-mining land use(s) and relative approval closure conditions as proposed by Pioneer Resources Limited.
Carried by: Simple Majority For: 5 Against: 0
PIO Price at posting:
1.9¢ Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Held
