12 JULY 2011http://media-newswire.com/
South of the Embley EIS released for comment
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Treasurer and Minister for State Development and Trade Andrew Fraser has invited people to have their say on the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the South of the Embley bauxite project in Weipa.
Mr Fraser said project proponent RTA Weipa Pty Ltd ( RTA ) has plans to expand its mining presence with a new open-cut bauxite mine, processing facilities, barge and ferry terminals, and a new port and stockpile facilities near Boyd Point.
“If approved, the estimated $1.45 billion project will provide solid employment opportunities in the region and a welcome boost to the Queensland economy,” Mr Fraser said.
“During construction, the project could employ up to 630 workers, with potential for operational employment to increase from 500 to more than 1,200 depending on production.
“RTA is planning for initial production of 15 to 20 million dry product tonnes per annum ( Mdptpa ), increasing to 30 Mdptpa, and reaching a peak of 50 Mdptpa.”
RTA, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto Alcan, currently has bauxite operations north of the Embley River. Opening up reserves south of the river on RTA’s existing mining lease is expected to extend the company’s mining activities in the region by 40 years.
Mr Fraser said Queensland’s Coordinator-General had announced the South of the Embley proposal a significant project, requiring an EIS, on 21 November 2008.
“Release of this EIS does not indicate Government or Coordinator-General support for, or approval of, the South of the Embley project,” he said.
“It provides an opportunity for the general public and interested parties to provide feedback about whether the EIS satisfactorily addresses and manages potential environmental and social impacts of the project.”
The EIS is being assessed by the Coordinator-General under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 and by the Commonwealth under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
An executive summary of the EIS is available to view online at www.dlgp.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general-projects/index.php and the EIS is available from the Rio Tinto Alcan site: www.riotintoalcan.com/
Mr Fraser said project proponent RTA Weipa Pty Ltd ( RTA ) has plans to expand its mining presence with a new open-cut bauxite mine, processing facilities, barge and ferry terminals, and a new port and stockpile facilities near Boyd Point.
“If approved, the estimated $1.45 billion project will provide solid employment opportunities in the region and a welcome boost to the Queensland economy,” Mr Fraser said.
“During construction, the project could employ up to 630 workers, with potential for operational employment to increase from 500 to more than 1,200 depending on production.
“RTA is planning for initial production of 15 to 20 million dry product tonnes per annum ( Mdptpa ), increasing to 30 Mdptpa, and reaching a peak of 50 Mdptpa.”
RTA, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto Alcan, currently has bauxite operations north of the Embley River. Opening up reserves south of the river on RTA’s existing mining lease is expected to extend the company’s mining activities in the region by 40 years.
Mr Fraser said Queensland’s Coordinator-General had announced the South of the Embley proposal a significant project, requiring an EIS, on 21 November 2008.
“Release of this EIS does not indicate Government or Coordinator-General support for, or approval of, the South of the Embley project,” he said.
“It provides an opportunity for the general public and interested parties to provide feedback about whether the EIS satisfactorily addresses and manages potential environmental and social impacts of the project.”
The EIS is being assessed by the Coordinator-General under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 and by the Commonwealth under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
An executive summary of the EIS is available to view online at www.dlgp.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general-projects/index.php and the EIS is available from the Rio Tinto Alcan site: www.riotintoalcan.com/
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