❓ A parliamentary question seeks clarification on whether Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operates as an acoustic noise consultancy and its primary function within mining operations. The Minister's response confirms KCGM's involvement in mining and noise monitoring, but denies awareness of it being a noise consultancy or any change in its operational focus.
AnsweredQoN 943Legislative Council
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(1) Is Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) Pty Ltd an acoustic noise consultancy firm?
(2) If no to (1), can the Minister specifically explain what KCGM does as a company involved in mining operations?
(3) If yes to (1), can the Minister indicate the specific date that KCGM commenced and changed its focus from managing the assets for joint venture partners, Newmont Australia and Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd of specifically operating and conducting mining operations for the Fimiston Super Pit?
(2) If no to (1), can the Minister specifically explain what KCGM does as a company involved in mining operations?
(3) If yes to (1), can the Minister indicate the specific date that KCGM commenced and changed its focus from managing the assets for joint venture partners, Newmont Australia and Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd of specifically operating and conducting mining operations for the Fimiston Super Pit?
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Answered
12 August 2003
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
49 days
(1) The Department of Environment is unaware of KCGM acting as an acoustic noise consulting firm. However, KCGM do undertake noise monitoring around the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. (2) The Department of Environment understands that KCGM is principally involved with mining operations at the Fimiston Superpit in Kalgoorlie. (3) The Department of Environment is not aware of any change in focus for KCGM.
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