❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses concerns about a Barrick Gold/Newmont Mining pipeline operated by KCGM potentially breaching the Mining Act 1978 regarding proximity to occupied property, seeking information on approvals, regulation, and costs.
AnsweredQoN 2540Legislative Council
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I refer to a letter dated June 16 2005, from the Minister for State Development, reference M01777 titled ‘Mining Activity within 100 Metres of Occupied Property’, and written complaints from residents complaining about a breach of section 20(5) of the
Mining Act 1978,
concerning a pipeline owned by Barrick Gold of Australia, Newmont Mining and operated by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd (KCGM) -
(1) Can the Minister provide the specific date on which KCGM applied with the Department of Industry and Resources (DOIR), to construct an alternative pipeline on a different route?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Can the Minister state why KCGM was not required by DOIR to mark out and make application with another miscellaneous licence for the alternative pipeline, on a different route, given that the existing pipeline is located on a miscellaneous licence?
(4) Is it correct that the Minister shares the residents concerns that existing mining operations need to be carefully regulated?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) If yes to (4), can the Minister explain why he is of the view that existing mining operations need to be carefully regulated?
(7) Can the Minister explain the rationale as to how the Department determines that there is a serious problem, in order that a stop work order can be issued?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) Can the Minister indicate the cost of constructing an alternative pipeline on a different route that does not encroach on any land situated within 100 metres of occupied property?
(10) If no to (9), why not?
(11) Can the Minister state why is it important that the construction of an alternative pipeline on a different route not encroach on any land situated within 100 metres of occupied property?
(12) If no to (11), why not?
Mining Act 1978,
concerning a pipeline owned by Barrick Gold of Australia, Newmont Mining and operated by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd (KCGM) -
(1) Can the Minister provide the specific date on which KCGM applied with the Department of Industry and Resources (DOIR), to construct an alternative pipeline on a different route?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Can the Minister state why KCGM was not required by DOIR to mark out and make application with another miscellaneous licence for the alternative pipeline, on a different route, given that the existing pipeline is located on a miscellaneous licence?
(4) Is it correct that the Minister shares the residents concerns that existing mining operations need to be carefully regulated?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) If yes to (4), can the Minister explain why he is of the view that existing mining operations need to be carefully regulated?
(7) Can the Minister explain the rationale as to how the Department determines that there is a serious problem, in order that a stop work order can be issued?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) Can the Minister indicate the cost of constructing an alternative pipeline on a different route that does not encroach on any land situated within 100 metres of occupied property?
(10) If no to (9), why not?
(11) Can the Minister state why is it important that the construction of an alternative pipeline on a different route not encroach on any land situated within 100 metres of occupied property?
(12) If no to (11), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
20 September 2005
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
26 days
(2) Not applicable. (3) I am informed by the Department of Industry and Resources that the alternative route of the pipeline is totally contained within existing mining leases and a miscellaneous licence held by Barrick Gold of Australia Pty Ltd and associated joint venture companies. The Mining Act 1978 provides for mining infrastructure including pipelines to be accommodated within such mining tenements and, accordingly, no new miscellaneous licence is required to accommodate the alternative pipeline. (4) Yes. (5) Not applicable. (6) Effective regulation of mining operations ensures that their impacts on the environment and local communities are minimised to the greatest possible extent and kept within acceptable levels. (7) "Stop work" orders have the potential to seriously disrupt mining operations and would only be considered in instances where, in the opinion of an inspector or senior inspector of the Department of Industry and Resources, there is, or may be, a significant adverse effect on the environment. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(3) I am informed by the Department of Industry and Resources that the alternative route of the pipeline is totally contained within existing mining leases and a miscellaneous licence held by Barrick Gold of Australia Pty Ltd and associated joint venture companies. The Mining Act 1978 provides for mining infrastructure including pipelines to be accommodated within such mining tenements and, accordingly, no new miscellaneous licence is required to accommodate the alternative pipeline. (4) Yes. (5) Not applicable. (6) Effective regulation of mining operations ensures that their impacts on the environment and local communities are minimised to the greatest possible extent and kept within acceptable levels. (7) "Stop work" orders have the potential to seriously disrupt mining operations and would only be considered in instances where, in the opinion of an inspector or senior inspector of the Department of Industry and Resources, there is, or may be, a significant adverse effect on the environment. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(4) Yes. (5) Not applicable. (6) Effective regulation of mining operations ensures that their impacts on the environment and local communities are minimised to the greatest possible extent and kept within acceptable levels. (7) "Stop work" orders have the potential to seriously disrupt mining operations and would only be considered in instances where, in the opinion of an inspector or senior inspector of the Department of Industry and Resources, there is, or may be, a significant adverse effect on the environment. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable. (6) Effective regulation of mining operations ensures that their impacts on the environment and local communities are minimised to the greatest possible extent and kept within acceptable levels. (7) "Stop work" orders have the potential to seriously disrupt mining operations and would only be considered in instances where, in the opinion of an inspector or senior inspector of the Department of Industry and Resources, there is, or may be, a significant adverse effect on the environment. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(6) Effective regulation of mining operations ensures that their impacts on the environment and local communities are minimised to the greatest possible extent and kept within acceptable levels. (7) "Stop work" orders have the potential to seriously disrupt mining operations and would only be considered in instances where, in the opinion of an inspector or senior inspector of the Department of Industry and Resources, there is, or may be, a significant adverse effect on the environment. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(7) "Stop work" orders have the potential to seriously disrupt mining operations and would only be considered in instances where, in the opinion of an inspector or senior inspector of the Department of Industry and Resources, there is, or may be, a significant adverse effect on the environment. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(12) Not applicable.
(3) I am informed by the Department of Industry and Resources that the alternative route of the pipeline is totally contained within existing mining leases and a miscellaneous licence held by Barrick Gold of Australia Pty Ltd and associated joint venture companies. The Mining Act 1978 provides for mining infrastructure including pipelines to be accommodated within such mining tenements and, accordingly, no new miscellaneous licence is required to accommodate the alternative pipeline. (4) Yes. (5) Not applicable. (6) Effective regulation of mining operations ensures that their impacts on the environment and local communities are minimised to the greatest possible extent and kept within acceptable levels. (7) "Stop work" orders have the potential to seriously disrupt mining operations and would only be considered in instances where, in the opinion of an inspector or senior inspector of the Department of Industry and Resources, there is, or may be, a significant adverse effect on the environment. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(4) Yes. (5) Not applicable. (6) Effective regulation of mining operations ensures that their impacts on the environment and local communities are minimised to the greatest possible extent and kept within acceptable levels. (7) "Stop work" orders have the potential to seriously disrupt mining operations and would only be considered in instances where, in the opinion of an inspector or senior inspector of the Department of Industry and Resources, there is, or may be, a significant adverse effect on the environment. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable. (6) Effective regulation of mining operations ensures that their impacts on the environment and local communities are minimised to the greatest possible extent and kept within acceptable levels. (7) "Stop work" orders have the potential to seriously disrupt mining operations and would only be considered in instances where, in the opinion of an inspector or senior inspector of the Department of Industry and Resources, there is, or may be, a significant adverse effect on the environment. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(6) Effective regulation of mining operations ensures that their impacts on the environment and local communities are minimised to the greatest possible extent and kept within acceptable levels. (7) "Stop work" orders have the potential to seriously disrupt mining operations and would only be considered in instances where, in the opinion of an inspector or senior inspector of the Department of Industry and Resources, there is, or may be, a significant adverse effect on the environment. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(7) "Stop work" orders have the potential to seriously disrupt mining operations and would only be considered in instances where, in the opinion of an inspector or senior inspector of the Department of Industry and Resources, there is, or may be, a significant adverse effect on the environment. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(9) No. (10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(10) The Department of Industry and Resources does not possess, nor is required to obtain, any information concerning the construction cost of the pipeline. (11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(11) Construction of an alternative pipeline on a route that does not encroach within 100 metres of occupied property will ensure that its operation does not contravene section 20(5) of the Mining Act 1978. (12) Not applicable.
(12) Not applicable.
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