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❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the use of general purpose leases near Dampier Road. The Minister confirms their use for mining-related activities, specifically supporting the Bardies Well Hard Rock Quarry.

AnsweredQoN 4262Legislative Council

Asked

16 August 2016

Member

Hon Robin Chapple

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Mines and Petroleum

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I refer to the general purpose leases adjacent to the Dampier Road, and I ask: (a) are general purpose leases Nos 47/1247, 1248, 1249, 1250 and 1251 being used for: (i) erecting, placing and operating machinery in connection with mining operations; (ii) depositing or treating minerals or tailings obtained from any land; and (iii) using the land for any other specified purpose directly connected with mining operations; (b) if yes to (a)(i), with which mining operation; (c) if yes to (a)(ii), where are the minerals being treated or tailings being deposited; (d) if yes to (a)(iii), what specified purpose directly connected with mining operations are being pursued on these leases; (e) is the land being used as a mining tenement as determined in section 8 of the Mining Act 1978 ; (f) if no to (e), why not; and (g) if no to (e), what is the land being used for?

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Answered

13 September 2016

Responded by

Attorney General representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum

Response time

28 days

Answer as at 16 August 2016:
(a)(i) Yes.
(ii) No, however these are approved purposes.
(iii) Yes.
(b) Bardies Well Hard Rock Quarry (Mining Leases 47/226 and 47/293).
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Areas for maintenance, refurbishment, manufacturing and dismantling of mining equipment.
(e) Yes.
(f) Not applicable.
(g) Not applicable.

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