❓ Hon Christine Sharp asks about mining lease conditions related to area, overburden, topsoil, settling ponds, and inspection frequency. The Minister provides details from various environmental documents and inspection practices, offering access to reports and lease registers.
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(1) Is the area to be annually mined specified in the lease? (2) If so, how much is that area? (3) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the overburden? (4) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of overburden and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (5) If yes to (3), what conditions are placed on how the overburden will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (6) Does the lease specify what will be done with the topsoil? (7) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of topsoil and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (8) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the topsoil will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (9) Are there any specific conditions for the management and the construction of settling ponds - (a) on the private property; (b) on State forest; and (c) on the extension? (10) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the settled clay from the settling ponds? (11) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of settled clay and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (12) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the settled clay will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (13) How often does the Department of Minerals and Energy - (a) inspect the mine; and (b) produce inspection reports? (14) Will the Minister table the reports for the last six years? (15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister
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(1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(2) If so, how much is that area? (3) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the overburden? (4) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of overburden and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (5) If yes to (3), what conditions are placed on how the overburden will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (6) Does the lease specify what will be done with the topsoil? (7) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of topsoil and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (8) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the topsoil will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (9) Are there any specific conditions for the management and the construction of settling ponds - (a) on the private property; (b) on State forest; and (c) on the extension? (10) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the settled clay from the settling ponds? (11) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of settled clay and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (12) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the settled clay will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (13) How often does the Department of Minerals and Energy - (a) inspect the mine; and (b) produce inspection reports? (14) Will the Minister table the reports for the last six years? (15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(3) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the overburden? (4) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of overburden and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (5) If yes to (3), what conditions are placed on how the overburden will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (6) Does the lease specify what will be done with the topsoil? (7) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of topsoil and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (8) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the topsoil will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (9) Are there any specific conditions for the management and the construction of settling ponds - (a) on the private property; (b) on State forest; and (c) on the extension? (10) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the settled clay from the settling ponds? (11) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of settled clay and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (12) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the settled clay will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (13) How often does the Department of Minerals and Energy - (a) inspect the mine; and (b) produce inspection reports? (14) Will the Minister table the reports for the last six years? (15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(4) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of overburden and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (5) If yes to (3), what conditions are placed on how the overburden will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (6) Does the lease specify what will be done with the topsoil? (7) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of topsoil and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (8) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the topsoil will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (9) Are there any specific conditions for the management and the construction of settling ponds - (a) on the private property; (b) on State forest; and (c) on the extension? (10) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the settled clay from the settling ponds? (11) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of settled clay and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (12) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the settled clay will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (13) How often does the Department of Minerals and Energy - (a) inspect the mine; and (b) produce inspection reports? (14) Will the Minister table the reports for the last six years? (15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(7) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of topsoil and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (8) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the topsoil will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (9) Are there any specific conditions for the management and the construction of settling ponds - (a) on the private property; (b) on State forest; and (c) on the extension? (10) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the settled clay from the settling ponds? (11) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of settled clay and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (12) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the settled clay will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (13) How often does the Department of Minerals and Energy - (a) inspect the mine; and (b) produce inspection reports? (14) Will the Minister table the reports for the last six years? (15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(b) on State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(11) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of settled clay and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (12) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the settled clay will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (13) How often does the Department of Minerals and Energy - (a) inspect the mine; and (b) produce inspection reports? (14) Will the Minister table the reports for the last six years? (15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(b) produce inspection reports?
(15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(2) If so, how much is that area? (3) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the overburden? (4) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of overburden and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (5) If yes to (3), what conditions are placed on how the overburden will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (6) Does the lease specify what will be done with the topsoil? (7) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of topsoil and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (8) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the topsoil will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (9) Are there any specific conditions for the management and the construction of settling ponds - (a) on the private property; (b) on State forest; and (c) on the extension? (10) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the settled clay from the settling ponds? (11) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of settled clay and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (12) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the settled clay will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (13) How often does the Department of Minerals and Energy - (a) inspect the mine; and (b) produce inspection reports? (14) Will the Minister table the reports for the last six years? (15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(3) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the overburden? (4) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of overburden and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (5) If yes to (3), what conditions are placed on how the overburden will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (6) Does the lease specify what will be done with the topsoil? (7) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of topsoil and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (8) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the topsoil will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (9) Are there any specific conditions for the management and the construction of settling ponds - (a) on the private property; (b) on State forest; and (c) on the extension? (10) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the settled clay from the settling ponds? (11) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of settled clay and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (12) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the settled clay will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (13) How often does the Department of Minerals and Energy - (a) inspect the mine; and (b) produce inspection reports? (14) Will the Minister table the reports for the last six years? (15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(4) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of overburden and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (5) If yes to (3), what conditions are placed on how the overburden will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (6) Does the lease specify what will be done with the topsoil? (7) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of topsoil and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (8) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the topsoil will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (9) Are there any specific conditions for the management and the construction of settling ponds - (a) on the private property; (b) on State forest; and (c) on the extension? (10) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the settled clay from the settling ponds? (11) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of settled clay and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (12) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the settled clay will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (13) How often does the Department of Minerals and Energy - (a) inspect the mine; and (b) produce inspection reports? (14) Will the Minister table the reports for the last six years? (15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(7) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of topsoil and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (8) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the topsoil will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (9) Are there any specific conditions for the management and the construction of settling ponds - (a) on the private property; (b) on State forest; and (c) on the extension? (10) Does the lease specify what is to be done with the settled clay from the settling ponds? (11) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of settled clay and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (12) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the settled clay will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (13) How often does the Department of Minerals and Energy - (a) inspect the mine; and (b) produce inspection reports? (14) Will the Minister table the reports for the last six years? (15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(b) on State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(11) If yes, what conditions apply to the stockpiling of settled clay and for how long and in what quantities - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (12) If yes, what conditions are placed on how the settled clay will be returned to the mined area - (a) on the private property; (b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension? (13) How often does the Department of Minerals and Energy - (a) inspect the mine; and (b) produce inspection reports? (14) Will the Minister table the reports for the last six years? (15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(b) on the State forest; and (c) on the extension?
(c) on the extension?
(b) produce inspection reports?
(15) If not, why not? (16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
(16) Can the Minister please provide copies of the mining lease? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. However, the areas are specified in the Environmental Review and Management Program dated June 1989, the Environmental Management and Monitoring Program dated November 1990, the Revised Mining Schedule for the Heavy Minerals Mine at Jangardup dated December 1991, the Extension to Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine dated December 1989 and the Mining and Restoration Plan dated May 1999. These documents and any commitment contained in them are included as a condition on the tenements. The documents are available for review either in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) library or on its files. (2) Not applicable. (3) No. There are no specific conditions applied to the management of overburden however overburden management is detailed in the documents listed in the answer to part (1). (4) No conditions apply. (5) No conditions apply. (6) Yes. (7) No conditions specify the length of time that topsoil will be stockpiled or the quantities. The applied conditions state: ?All topsoil being removed ahead of all mining operations from sites such as pit areas, waste disposal areas, ore stockpile areas, pipeline, haulroads and new access roads and being stockpiled for later respreading or immediately respread as rehabilitation progress.? ?At the completion of operations, or progressively where possible, all access roads and other disturbed areas being covered with topsoil, deep ripped and revegetated with local native grasses, shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the State Mining Engineer.? (8) No conditions specifically state how the topsoil will be returned to the mined areas. (9) No. (10) No. However any details pertaining to the management of settled clay is contained in the documents specified in the answer to part (1) above. (11) Refer to answer to part (10). (12) Refer to answer to part (10). (13) (a) On average 11 times per year. (b) Following each inspection. (14) There are 68 reports covering the last six years. I invite the Hon Member to inspect the reports by contacting Mr Martin Knee at the Department of Minerals and Energy. (15) Not applicable. (16) A copy of the register for Mining Leases 70/362, 70/363 and 70/997 is attached. See tabled papers. Tabled Papers Nos.
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