❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the Minister for State Development regarding unauthorized exploration and mining activities by Trafalgar Mining NL near Bulong in 1989, specifically concerning safety hazards, proximity to Bennetts Dam, and environmental damage.
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I refer to a letter which I understand is dated July 28 1989 signed by J M Torlach, State Mining Engineer addressed to the Director, Trafalgar Mining NL titled ‘Exploration and Mining Activity - Bulong, Mining Leases 25/19, 25/32, 25/64, Prospecting Licence 25/613, 25/509’ -
(1) Is it correct that part of the letter states -
‘The inspection revealed; numerous costeans which are considered to be likely to endanger the safety of any person or animal; a number of costeans within a distance of approximately 100 metres of Bennetts Dam, contrary to section 20(5)(e) of the
Mining Act
; substantial clearing of vegetation and surface excavation; construction of facilities such as dams, camp site and other buildings; no attempt to repair damage to the surface of the land.
A search of our records shows that although a draft notice of Intent was submitted by W G Martinick and Associates Pty Ltd in September 1988 titled ‘Taurus Alluvial Gold Project’ for Trafalgar Mining NL, no approvals for any exploration or mining activity have been given. The work described above has therefore been carried out without authority’?
(2) If no to (1), what does the letter in part state?
(3) Can the Minister explain why the Department of Minerals and Energy considered the numerous costeans to be likely to endanger the safety of any person or animal?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Can the Minister explain why a number of costeans constructed within 100 metres of Bennetts dam are considered to be contrary to section 20(5)(e) of the
Mining Act
?
(6) Can the Minister state how much area in hectares of substantial clearing of vegetation and surface excavation was carried out?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(1) Is it correct that part of the letter states -
‘The inspection revealed; numerous costeans which are considered to be likely to endanger the safety of any person or animal; a number of costeans within a distance of approximately 100 metres of Bennetts Dam, contrary to section 20(5)(e) of the
Mining Act
; substantial clearing of vegetation and surface excavation; construction of facilities such as dams, camp site and other buildings; no attempt to repair damage to the surface of the land.
A search of our records shows that although a draft notice of Intent was submitted by W G Martinick and Associates Pty Ltd in September 1988 titled ‘Taurus Alluvial Gold Project’ for Trafalgar Mining NL, no approvals for any exploration or mining activity have been given. The work described above has therefore been carried out without authority’?
(2) If no to (1), what does the letter in part state?
(3) Can the Minister explain why the Department of Minerals and Energy considered the numerous costeans to be likely to endanger the safety of any person or animal?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Can the Minister explain why a number of costeans constructed within 100 metres of Bennetts dam are considered to be contrary to section 20(5)(e) of the
Mining Act
?
(6) Can the Minister state how much area in hectares of substantial clearing of vegetation and surface excavation was carried out?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
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Answered
12 December 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
29 days
A search of our records shows that although a draft notice of Intent was submitted by W G Martinick and Associates Pty Ltd in September 1988 titled ‘Taurus Alluvial Gold Project’ for Trafalgar Mining NL, no approvals for any exploration or mining activity have been given. The work described above has therefore been carried out without authority’?
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