Battler Gold Mine Redevelopment

Overview

IMD Gold Mines Ltd proposes to expand the existing Battler open pit mine located approximately fourteen kilometres south-southeast of Southern Cross. The proposed mining, construction and closure activities would occur seven days a week (at times) over a thirteen month period.

Why your views matter

At this initial stage of the EIA process, comment is simply sought on whether or not the EPA should assess a proposal and, if so, what level of assessment is considered appropriate.

The following diagram shows the stage this referral is at:

What happens next

Following the seven day public comment period and consideration of any comments received, the EPA will decide whether or not this proposal requires environmental impact assessment and, if so, what level of assessment will be applied.

The Chairman's decisions on level of assessment are released each Monday on the EPA's website.