❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding government communications with various companies concerning occupancy rights and geological data related to the Mitchell Plateau Joint Venture (TR). The response details limited contact with several companies, primarily through the Department of Industry and Resources.
AnsweredQoN 4941Legislative Council
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(1) On what date did the Government or its Agencies first have communications with UMC and/or its associated entities in relation to the status of the occupancy rights to the TR and/or certain public record geological data pertaining to the resources within the TR?
(2) Has the Government or its agencies had direct communications with Norsk Hydro and/or its associated entities (Hydro) in relation to the in relation to the TR?
(3) If yes to (2), with whom and on what date did these communications first take place?
(4) Has the Government or its Agencies had direct communications with BHP Billiton and/or its associated entities in relation to the TR since 30 June 2006?
(5) If yes to (4), -
(a) with whom and on what dates;
(b) what was the date of the most recent communication; and
(c) with whom was that communication had?
(6) Has the Government or its Agencies had direct communications with Alcan Bauxite and/or its associated entities ("Alcan") in relation to the TR since 30 June 2006?
(7) If yes to (6), -
(a) with whom and on what dates;
(b) what was the date of the most recent communication; and
(c) with whom was that communication with?
(8) Has the Government or its Agencies had direct communications with Aluminium Corporation of China Ltd (Chalco) and/or its associated entities in relation to the TR since 30 June 2006?
(9) If yes to (8), -
(a) with whom and on what dates;
(b) what was the date of the most recent communication; and
(c) with whom was that communication with?
(10) Has the Government or its Agencies had direct communications with Hindalco of India and/or its associated entities in relation to the TR since 30 June 2006?
(11) If yes to (10), -
(a) with whom and on what dates;
(b) what was the date of the most recent communication; and
(c) with whom was that communication with?
(12) Has the Government or its Agencies had direct communications with United Co. Rusal and/or its associated entities in relation to the TR since 30 June 2006?
(13) If yes to (12), -
(a) with whom and on what dates;
(b) what was the date of the most recent communication; and
(c) with whom was that communication with?
(14) Are there any other parties, not referred to in the above questions, with which the Government or its Agencies has had communications in relation to the TR since 30 June 2006?
(15) If yes to (14), -
(a) with whom and on what dates;
(b) what was the date of the most recent communication for each party named; and
(c) whom was that communication with, in respect to each party?
(16) What are the proportionate beneficial ownership interests of the Mitchell Plateau Joint Venture, as split between Rio Tinto and Alcoa of Australia?
(2) Has the Government or its agencies had direct communications with Norsk Hydro and/or its associated entities (Hydro) in relation to the in relation to the TR?
(3) If yes to (2), with whom and on what date did these communications first take place?
(4) Has the Government or its Agencies had direct communications with BHP Billiton and/or its associated entities in relation to the TR since 30 June 2006?
(5) If yes to (4), -
(a) with whom and on what dates;
(b) what was the date of the most recent communication; and
(c) with whom was that communication had?
(6) Has the Government or its Agencies had direct communications with Alcan Bauxite and/or its associated entities ("Alcan") in relation to the TR since 30 June 2006?
(7) If yes to (6), -
(a) with whom and on what dates;
(b) what was the date of the most recent communication; and
(c) with whom was that communication with?
(8) Has the Government or its Agencies had direct communications with Aluminium Corporation of China Ltd (Chalco) and/or its associated entities in relation to the TR since 30 June 2006?
(9) If yes to (8), -
(a) with whom and on what dates;
(b) what was the date of the most recent communication; and
(c) with whom was that communication with?
(10) Has the Government or its Agencies had direct communications with Hindalco of India and/or its associated entities in relation to the TR since 30 June 2006?
(11) If yes to (10), -
(a) with whom and on what dates;
(b) what was the date of the most recent communication; and
(c) with whom was that communication with?
(12) Has the Government or its Agencies had direct communications with United Co. Rusal and/or its associated entities in relation to the TR since 30 June 2006?
(13) If yes to (12), -
(a) with whom and on what dates;
(b) what was the date of the most recent communication; and
(c) with whom was that communication with?
(14) Are there any other parties, not referred to in the above questions, with which the Government or its Agencies has had communications in relation to the TR since 30 June 2006?
(15) If yes to (14), -
(a) with whom and on what dates;
(b) what was the date of the most recent communication for each party named; and
(c) whom was that communication with, in respect to each party?
(16) What are the proportionate beneficial ownership interests of the Mitchell Plateau Joint Venture, as split between Rio Tinto and Alcoa of Australia?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 August 2007
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
69 days
(1) On 12 April 2007 an officer from the Investment Attraction Branch of the Department of Industry and Resources ("DoIR") spoke to the Chairman of UMC subsidiary as part of the process of preparing briefing notes for Minster Ripper's meeting with the company on its regional activities and aspirations. The company mentioned the TR and its aspirations should the current circumstances change. Beyond noting the company's views, no substantive discussion occurred.
(2) Yes.
(3) Officers from the Investment Attraction Branch of DoIR provided information on the status of the occupancy rights to the TR and certain public record geological data pertaining to the resources within the TR to Norsk Hydro's Vice President, Primary Metals from Norway on 17 October 2005.
(4) No.
(5) N/A
(6) Yes.
(7) On 11 January 2007, officers from DoIR met with Mr Jeffrey Best, Senior Resource Geologist, Alcan Bauxite & Alumina Company. Two emails - one outlining the title and address of the Minister for State Development and the second enclosing a copy of the "Notice Concerning Assessments of Places for the National Heritage List" - were sent to Mr Best on 12 January 2007.
(8) No.
(9) N/A.
(10) No.
(11) N/A.
(12) No.
(13) N/A
(14) No.
(15) N/A.
(16) Comalco, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto, holds a 65.625% interest in the Mitchell Plateau Joint Venture through its subsidiary, Mitchell Plateau Bauxite Co. Pty. Limited. Alcoa World Alumina Australia holds the balance of 34.375%.
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(2) Yes.
(3) Officers from the Investment Attraction Branch of DoIR provided information on the status of the occupancy rights to the TR and certain public record geological data pertaining to the resources within the TR to Norsk Hydro's Vice President, Primary Metals from Norway on 17 October 2005.
(4) No.
(5) N/A
(6) Yes.
(7) On 11 January 2007, officers from DoIR met with Mr Jeffrey Best, Senior Resource Geologist, Alcan Bauxite & Alumina Company. Two emails - one outlining the title and address of the Minister for State Development and the second enclosing a copy of the "Notice Concerning Assessments of Places for the National Heritage List" - were sent to Mr Best on 12 January 2007.
(8) No.
(9) N/A.
(10) No.
(11) N/A.
(12) No.
(13) N/A
(14) No.
(15) N/A.
(16) Comalco, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto, holds a 65.625% interest in the Mitchell Plateau Joint Venture through its subsidiary, Mitchell Plateau Bauxite Co. Pty. Limited. Alcoa World Alumina Australia holds the balance of 34.375%.
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