Fimiston Gold Mine Operations Extension (Stage 3) and Mine Closure Planning: Revised Proposal - Fimiston South Project - Additional Information

Closed 24 Apr 2024

Opened 25 Mar 2024

Overview

Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd (KCGM) is seeking to extend its existing Fimiston Gold mine operations in Kalgoorlie by widening and deepening the Superpit known as Ivanhoe Cutback, located 600 kilometres (km) east of Perth, and adjacent to the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia.

An Environmental Review Document (ERD) has been prepared by KCGM in accordance with Environmental Protection Authority procedures and is released for public review. 

The ERD describes the proposal, examines the likely environmental effects and the proposed environmental management procedures associated with the proposed development

The ERD is available for download from EPA website under 3. Assessment > Environmental Review. 

The document is also available on the proponent’s website at www.superpit.com.au.

Hard copies of the document may be purchased for $10 (including postage and packaging), or a USB is available free of charge from:

Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd 

PMB 27, Black St, Kalgoorlie WA 6433

Ph: 90221880

Copies of the document will be available for examination at:

  • William Grundt Memorial Library; and 

  • State Library of Western Australia.

Public submissions are to be received by the EPA by 24 April 2024.

Submissions should be made through this consultation portal. 

Alternatively submissions can be 

Posted to:  

Chair  

Environmental Protection Authority  

Locked Bag 10 

Joondalup DC  WA 6919.

Delivered to:  

Environmental Protection Authority 

Prime House 

8 Davidson Terrace 

Joondalup  WA  6027. 

If you have any questions on how to make a submission, please contact EPA Services of the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation on 6364 7000

Areas

  • All of Western Australia

Audiences

  • Public

Interests

  • Public Environmental Review