Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPML03398515 · ALDOGA MINERALS PTY LTD
Minerals environmental authority EPML03398515 (ALDOGA MINERALS PTY LTD), Granted. 95 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan P-PRCP-100762188.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- ALDOGA MINERALS PTY LTD; CAPE ALUMINA PTY LTD
- Tenures
- ML100130; ML20676; ML20688; ML20689
- PRC plan
- P-PRCP-100762188 · effective 2025-07-02
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
95 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
This environmental authority authorises environmental harm referred to in the conditions. Where there is no condition or this environmental authority is silent on a matter, the lack of a condition or silence does not authorise environmental harm.
- A2
In carrying out the mining activity authorised by this environmental authority, the environmental authority holder must comply with Table A1--Authorised mining activities and locations and the following plans provided in Schedule H--Figure 2 (Project layout--mine area and infrastructure); Table A1--Authorised mining activities and locations Locationa (MGA94, Zone 56) Maximum Mine domain Mine feature name Mining lease disturbance area (ha)b Easting Northing 891.4
- A3
The environmental authority holder must: a) install all measures, plant and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority; b) maintain such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient condition; c) operate such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient manner; d) ensure all instruments and devices used for the measurement or monitoring of any parameter under any condition of this environmental authority are properly calibrated. Monitoring
- A4
When requested by the administering authority, the environmental authority holder must undertake monitoring within the specified timeframe to investigate any potential incident of environmental harm or a complaint reported in accordance with condition A14 and the results must be provided to the administering authority within 10 business days of the completion of monitoring the subject of the request.
- A5
All sampling and monitoring required by this environmental authority must be undertaken by an appropriately qualified person.
- A6
Except where specified otherwise in another condition of this environmental authority, all monitoring records or reports required by this environmental authority must be kept for a period of not less than five (5) years and be provided to the administering authority upon request.
- A7
The following information must be recorded in relation to all monitoring required under the conditions of this environmental authority: a) the date and time at which the sample was taken; b) the location or monitoring point at which the sample was taken; c) the results of all monitoring and details of any exceedances of the conditions of this environmental authority; OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 d) any other pertinent details of relevance to interpreting the sampling results (i.e. stream flow, wind conditions or any unusual observations such as odour or colouration). Risk management
- A8
By 1 September 2017, the environmental authority holder must develop and implement a risk management system for mining activities which complies with the content requirement of the Standard for Risk Management (ISO31000:2009), or the latest edition of an Australian standard for risk management, to the extent relevant to environmental management. Notification of emergencies, incidents and events
- A9
The environmental authority holder must notify the administering authority within: a) 24 hours of becoming aware of any incident or event which does or may contravene a condition of this environmental authority; or b) 5 days where the contravention relates to a groundwater contaminant limit specified in Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency.
- A10
Notification to the administering authority, in accordance with condition A9 must be provided to the administering authority's Pollutions Hotline on 1300 130 372 and PollutionHotline@des.qld.gov.au.
- A11
Within 10 business days following the initial notification of an emergency, incident, event or receipt of monitoring results, whichever is the latter, further written advice must be provided to the administering authority, including the following: a) results and interpretation of any samples taken and analysed; b) outcomes of actions taken at the time to prevent or minimise unlawful environmental harm; c) proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the emergency, incident or event. Investigations
- A12
Except where specified otherwise in another condition of this environmental authority, in the event of any monitoring showing exceedance of trigger values or limits specified in the conditions of this environmental authority, the environmental authority holder must: a) complete an investigation to identify the potential cause of the exceedance and the potential for environmental harm being caused or likely to be caused by the exceedance; b) provide a written report to the administering authority within three (3) months of the date of the original exceedance, outlining: (i) details of the investigation carried out; (ii) actions taken to prevent environmental harm. Complaints
- A13
The environmental authority holder must record all environmental complaints received about the mining activities including: a) name, address and contact number for of the complainant; b) time and date of complaint; c) reasons for the complaint; d) investigations undertaken; e) conclusions formed; OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 f) actions taken to resolve the complaint; g) any abatement measures implemented; h) person responsible for resolving the complaint. Third-party reporting
- A14
By 21 December 2017, the environmental authority holder must: a) obtain from an appropriately qualified person a report on compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority; b) obtain further such reports at regular intervals, not exceeding three-yearly intervals, from the completion of the report referred to above; c) provide each report to the administering authority within 90 days of its completion; d) implement any findings from each report required by condition A14(c) necessary to ensure compliance with conditions of the environmental authority.
- A15
Where a condition of this environmental authority requires compliance with a standard, policy or guideline published externally to this environmental authority and the standard is amended or changed subsequent to the issue of this environmental authority, the environmental authority holder must: a) comply with the amended or changed standard, policy or guideline within two (2) years of the amendment or change being made, unless a different period is specified in the amended standard or relevant legislation; b) until compliance with the amended or changed standard, policy or guideline is achieved, continue to remain in compliance with the corresponding provision that was current immediately prior to the relevant amendment or change. Meteorological monitoring
- A16
By 1 September 2017, the environmental authority holder must establish and maintain an automatic weather station, appropriate for the licensed place, to measure and record daily data on wind speed, wind direction, temperature and rainfall. Exploration
- A17
All exploration activities carried out under this environmental authority must comply with each of the standard environmental conditions contained in the most recent version of the Eligibility criteria and standard conditions for exploration and mineral development projects. Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plan (PRCP)
- A18
Notwithstanding any other condition of this environmental authority, the holder must not cause mining disturbance unless and until such time as that disturbance has an associated rehabilitation outcome provided for in the relevant PRCP schedule. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE A OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Schedule B--Air General
- B1
Air emissions resulting from mining activities must not cause environmental harm to any sensitive place or commercial place. Dust and particulate matter monitoring
- B2
By 1 September 2017, the environmental authority holder must design and implement an air quality monitoring program that can ensure compliance with conditions B1 and B3.
- B3
Air emissions generated by mining activities must not cause exceedances of the following air quality objectives when measured at any sensitive or commercial place: a) dust deposition of 120 milligrams per square metre per day, averaged over one month, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of Australian Standard AS3580.10.1 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air--Determination of particulate matter--Deposited matter - Gravimetric method; b) a concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micrometres (PM10) suspended in the atmosphere of 50 micrograms per cubic metre over a 24-hour averaging time, for no more than five exceedances recorded each year, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of either: a. Australian Standard AS3580.9.6 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM10 high volume sampler with size-selective inlet - Gravimetric method, or b. Australian Standard AS3580.9.9 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM10 low volume sampler--Gravimetric method. c. Standards Australia AS3580.9.8 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter - PM10 continuous direct mass method using a tapered element oscillating microbalance analyser, or d. Standards Australia AS3580.9.11 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended matter PM10 beta attenuation monitors, or e. Other relevant equipment authorised by the administering authority. c) a concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres (PM2.5) suspended in the atmosphere of 25 micrograms per cubic metre over a 24-hour averaging time, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of AS/NZS3580.9.10 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air--Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM (sub)2.5(/sub) low volume sampler--Gravimetric method; d) a concentration of particulate matter suspended in the atmosphere of 90 micrograms per cubic metre over a 1 year averaging time, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of AS/NZS3580.9.3:2003 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air--Determination of suspended particulate matter--Total suspended particulate matter (TSP)--High volume sampler gravimetric method. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE B OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Schedule C--Waste management General
- C1
All general and regulated waste generated in carrying out mining activities must be removed to a facility that can lawfully recycle or dispose the waste. Waste Management Plan
- C2
By 1 September 2017, the environmental authority holder must develop and implement a Waste Management Plan (WMP). END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE C OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Schedule D--Noise General
- E1
Contaminants that will, or have the potential to cause environmental harm must not be released directly or indirectly to any waters. Receiving environment monitoring
- E2
The environmental authority holder must not at any time cause a change to the existing condition of the receiving waters that are of high ecological value (HEV) waters, including: - Skardon River; - Irish Creek; - Wetlands - Bigfoot Print Swamp; and - Regional Ecosystem 3.3.14 (refer to Schedule H--Figure 7 Location of the relevant Regional Ecosystem 3.3.14).
- E3
Quality characteristics listed in Table E2 - Receiving Water Quality Objectives must be measured at the monitoring points in Table E1 - Receiving waters monitoring points and at the frequency specified in Table
- E2
- Receiving Water Quality Objectives.
- E4
Quality characteristics listed in Table E2 - Receiving Water Quality Objectives must not be exceeded in three consecutive samples measured at the monitoring points specified in Table E1 - Receiving waters monitoring points.
- E5
If the water quality objective specified in Table E2 - Receiving Water Quality Objective is exceeded in accordance with condition E4, the environmental authority holder must: a) Undertake an investigation to determine; (i) The extent of change from the water quality objective specified in Table E2 - Receiving Water Quality Objective; and (ii) The potential adverse ecological impacts due to the change; and (iii) The potential relationship for the variation with natural or mining activities; and (iv) If a relationship with mining activities is determined, the management measures proposed to comply with the water quality objectives specified in Table E2 - Receiving Water Quality Objective b) Provide a report to the administering authority, detailing the outcomes of condition E5(a)(i) to condition E5(a)(iii), including a plan to implement the management measures proposed in accordance with condition E5(a)(iii); and c) Provide monthly reports to the administering authority until the receiving water quality objectives that were exceeded are complied with. Note: Where an exceedance of a water quality objective has occurred and is being investigated, no further reporting is required for subsequent trigger events for that quality characteristic. Note: Investigations must be undertaken by an appropriately qualified person in accordance with ANZECC & ARMCANZ 2000 methodology. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Table E1 - Receiving waters monitoring points Monitoring points1 Easting Northing Receiving Water location description (MGA94, Z54) (MGA94, Z54) Lower Estuary - Skardon River
- E6
By 1 September 2017 and prior to mining activities commencing, the environmental authority holder must develop and implement a Receiving Environment Monitoring Program (REMP) to monitor, identify and describe any adverse impacts to surface water and groundwater environmental values (including stygofauna), quality and flows due to the mining activity. This must include monitoring the effects of the mine on the receiving environment periodically and while contaminants are being discharged from the site. For the purposes of the REMP, the receiving environment is the waters of - Skardon River; - Irish Creek; - Connected or surrounding waterways of the Skardon River; - Wetlands (including Bigfoot Print and Lunette Swamp); and - Groundwater. The REMP must encompass any sensitive receiving waters or environmental values downstream of the authorised mining activity that will potentially be affected (directly or indirectly) by release of contaminants to waters. The REMP must be designed and implemented in order to demonstrate that the environmental values of Lunette Swamp, Bigfoot Print Swamp and the Regional Ecosystem 3.3.14 (refer to Schedule H--Figure 7 Location of the relevant Regional Ecosystem 3.3.14) are comparable to pre mining conditions. The REMP must measure any adverse impacts on flora and fauna species richness and species abundance. Note: The environmental values of wetlands are defined under section 81A of the Environmental Protection Regulations 2008.
- E7
Long term monitoring and assessment of the ambient water quality at the locations specified in Table E1 - Receiving water monitoring point must be provided as part of the annual REMP report required under condition F8 and based on the water quality objectives specified in Table E2 - Receiving Water Quality Objectives.
- E8
A report outlining the findings of the REMP, including all monitoring results and interpretations, must be prepared annually and submitted to the administrating authority on request. This must include an assessment of background and reference water quality, and downstream water quality compared against water quality objectives and the suitability of current discharge limits to protect downstream environmental values. Water management plan
- E9
By 1 September 2017 and prior to mining activities commencing, a Water Management Plan, which includes a surface water and groundwater management and monitoring plan, must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented by the environmental authority holder. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Integrated Marine Monitoring Program
- E10
By 1 September 2017 and prior to mining activities commencing, an Integrated Marine Monitoring Program (IMMP) must be developed by an appropriately qualified person, and implemented by the environmental authority holder. The IMMP must include the monitoring and management of the following; - Marine water quality; - Sediment quality; - Vessel wake waves; - Seagrass and mangrove abundance, distribution and species composition; - Propeller wash; and - Marine introduced pests.
- E11
The IMMP required by condition F10 must include a seagrass monitoring program, undertaken by an appropriately qualified person(s), for the Skardon River that includes a baseline survey of seagrass abundance, distribution and species composition prior to mining activities commencing and then a survey assessing any change in seagrass abundance, distribution and species composition on an annual basis for the duration of the mining activities. Stormwater and water sediment controls
- E12
By 1 September 2017 and prior to mining activities commencing, a certified Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) must be developed by a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and implemented by the environmental authority holder.
- E13
By 1 November each year, the ESCP must be updated and implemented to include all disturbed areas.
- E14
The minimum design standard of the erosion and sediment control ponds must be designed to capture rainfall and catchment runoff during a 1:10 ARI 24 hour storm event.
- E15
Haul road waterway crossings are required to be designed and constructed in accordance with DAF's self- assessable codes for waterway barrier works (or SDAP Module 5.2 where relevant). END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE E OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Schedule F - Groundwater
- F1
The environmental authority holder must not release contaminants to groundwater. Monitoring program and reporting
- F2
Groundwater levels within each monitoring bore specified in Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations must be monitored at a minimum frequency of once per month. Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations Monitoring bore Locationa (GDA) Surface RL (m)b Screened interval RL (m) Latitude Longitude Zone A Namaleta Creek G1 11.870103041 142.026568065 10.5 3 - 12 11.875215865 142.015441903 9.38 11 - 14 Cluster G2
- G3
11.876730319 142.006624841 4.45 4 - 12
- G4
11.881143472 142.003923506 2.3 1-6
- G6
11.861899390 141.999464916 6.56 6-8
- G7
11.861118618 141.982285828 5.75 6 - 10
- G14
11.873554127 142.002206478 2.18 6 - 12 Camp Cluster C1 11.843356546 142.033986149 10.9 15 - 21
- G8
11.842470949 142.006205502 6.57 6 - 10
- G20
11.849141126 142.037110657 12.55 4.32-10.32
- G21
11.848525800 142.037236851 11.45 8.36-13.44
- G39
11.839694 142.044088 12.48 5.41-11.16 Zone B G31 11.799724700 142.132237583 7.4 11.5 - 17.5
- G38
11.790138650 142.083780558 5.16 6.7 - 12.7 Camp Cluster C3 11.824371995 142.057458639 11.2 15 - 21
- G9
11.821397542 142.047598411 12.24 11.75 - 14.75 Zone C
- G29
11.785970175 142.040296198 5.52 11.5 - 11.75
- G33
11.809882934 142.033878819 8.36 13.5 - 19.5
- G34
11.803361992 142.031816815 7.57 12.9 - 18.9 Port Area G27 11.756877599 142.070699039 3.42 6.18 - 11.35 Port Area Main G5 11.761854980 142.070231904 2.98 4 - 10 Cluster G22 11.760892528 142.065805022 5.77 7.4 -11.82 6.26 - 9.71
- G23
11.760822283 142.065244972 6.11
- G32
11.762549744 142.065132319 6.35 15.5 - 21.5 Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations notes: a) All Locations presented in Schedule F - Figure 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 b) RL must be measured at the top of the bore casing to the nearest 5cm. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515
- F3
Groundwater quality must be monitored: a) At each monitoring bore specified in Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations; and b) For all quality characteristics specified in Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency; and c) At the frequency specified in Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency. Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency Quality Unit Limit A Limit B Monitoring characteristics (80th percentile) (95th percentile) frequency 83 for all monitoring bores 150 for all monitoring bores except the following except the following Aluminium g/L 140 for monitoring bore C1 200 for monitoring bore C1 Monthly 120 for monitoring bore G21 240 for monitoring bore G21 Arsenic g/L Not applicable 13 Cadmium Not applicable 0.3 for monitoring bore G33 Quarterly g/L 0.2 for all other monitoring bores Chromium g/L Not applicable 1 Not applicable 1.4 for monitoring bores G17, G20, G23, G32 & G38 26 for monitoring bores C1, 42 for monitoring bores C1,
- G5
& G6 G5 & G6 6 for monitoring bores 10 for monitoring bores Copper g/L C3, G1, G2, G3, G7, G8, G9, C3, G1, G2, G3, G7, G8, Quarterly G21, G22, G29, G31, G33, G9, G21, G22, G29, G31, G34, G35, G37 & G39 G33, G34, G35, G37 & G39 13 for monitoring bore G4 17 for monitoring bore G4 10 for monitoring bore G10 19 for monitoring bore G10 30 for monitoring bore G14 50 for monitoring bore G14 2.5 for monitoring bore G27 4.3 for monitoring bore G27 4,420 for monitoring bores 5,050 for monitoring bores G7, G8, G17, G27, G29, G7, G8, G17, G27, G29, G32, & G34 G32, & G34 Iron g/L 700 for monitoring bores 1,300 for monitoring bores Quarterly G2, G5, G21, G22 & G31 G2, G5, G21, G22 & G31 55 for monitoring bores 200 for monitoring bores G1, G3, G6, G10, G14, G20, G1, G3, G6, G10, G14, OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Quality Unit Limit A Limit B Monitoring characteristics (80th percentile) (95th percentile) frequency g/L Lead g/L G38 & G39 G20, G35, G37, G38 & G39 Manganese g/L Nickel g/L 122 for monitoring bore G35 Vanadium g/L Zinc g/L 88 for monitoring bore G37 Sulfate mg/l 190 for monitoring bore C1 340 for monitoring bore C1 67 for monitoring bore C3 217 for monitoring bore C3 1,100 for monitoring bore G4 1,360 for monitoring bore G4 240 for monitoring bore G9 453 for monitoring bore G9 Quarterly 92 for monitoring bore G23 223 for monitoring bore G23 5,420 for monitoring bore G33 6,285 for monitoring bore G33 Not applicable 3.4 for all monitoring bores Quarterly Not applicable 1,900 for all monitoring Quarterly
- G33
& G34 For all other bores minimum of For all other bores minimum 4.6 and maximum of 6 of 4.3 and maximum of 6.5 No limit. For interpretation only. No limit. For interpretation only. No limit. For interpretation only. No limit. For interpretation only. 91 for monitoring bores 180 for monitoring bores G1, G2, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, C3, G1, G2, G4, G5, G6, G9, G10, G14, G20, G21, G22, G7, G8, G9, G10, G14, G20, G23, G35, G37, G38 & G39 G21, G22, G23, G35, G37, OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Quality Unit Limit A Limit B Monitoring characteristics (80th percentile) (95th percentile) frequency 100 for monitoring bore C3 G38 & G39 280 for monitoring bore C1 491 for monitoring bore C1 This limit does not apply to This limit does not apply to monitoring bores G3, G17, G27, monitoring bores G3, G17, G27, G29, G31, G32, G33 & G29, G31, G32, G33 & G34 G34 Turbidity NTU No limit. For interpretation only. No limit. For interpretation Monthly only. 2,700 for monitoring bore G2 3150 for monitoring bore G2 1,040 for monitoring bore G23 1,320 for monitoring bore G23 1,000 for monitoring bore G35 1,730 for monitoring bore G35 Total Nitrogen g/L 1,000 for monitoring bores Monthly 700 for monitoring bores C1, C3, G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, C1, C3, G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9, G10, G14, G17, G7, G8, G9, G10, G14, G17, G20, G21, G22, G27, G31, G20, G21, G22, G27, G29, G32, G33, G34, G37, G38 & G31, G32, G33, G34, G37, G38 G39
- G23
G23 Nitrate g/L 150 for monitoring bores 320 for monitoring bores Monthly C1, C3, G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, C1, C3, G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9, G10, G14, G17, G7, G8, G9, G10, G14, G17, G21, G27, G29, G31, G32, G20, G21, G27, G29, G31, G33, G34, G35, G37, G38 & G32, G33, G34, G35, G37,
- G39
G38 & G39 266 for monitoring bore G20 318 for monitoring bore G2 392 for monitoring bore G2 360 for monitoring bore G22 429 for monitoring bore G22 10 for monitoring bores 36 for monitoring bores C1, C3, G8, G9, G20, G21 & C1, C3, G8, G9, G20, G21 & Escherichia coli cfu/100 G39 G39 Quarterly ml Not applicable to other Not applicable to other monitoring bores monitoring bores 20 for monitoring bores Total petroleum g/L Not applicable G27, G5, G22, G23, G32, Monthly hydrocarbons C6- G1 and G8
- C9
a Not applicable to other monitoring bores 100 for monitoring bores Total petroleum Not applicable G27, G5, G22, G23, G32, Monthly hydrocarbons C10- g/L G1 & G8
- C36
a Not applicable to other monitoring bores 0.5* for monitoring bores 10 for monitoring bores Benzene b g/L G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 Not applicable to other Not applicable to other monitoring bores monitoring bores 0.5 for monitoring bores 3 for monitoring bores Quarterly Ethylbenzene b g/L G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 Not applicable to other Not applicable to other monitoring bores monitoring bores Toluene b g/L 0.5 for monitoring bores 25 for monitoring bores G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 Not applicable to other Not applicable to other OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Quality Unit Limit A Limit B Monitoring characteristics (80th percentile) (95th percentile) frequency monitoring bores monitoring bores 1.5 for monitoring bores 20 for monitoring bores Xylenes b g/L G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 Not applicable to other Not applicable to other monitoring bores monitoring bores 0.5 for monitoring bores 14 for monitoring bores Naphthalene b g/L G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 Not applicable to other Not applicable to other monitoring bores monitoring bores Major Ions c mg/L Not applicable - For interpretative purposes only Quarterly Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency notes: a)Any exceedances above the reporting limit (LOR) will trigger an investigation and analysis of samples to determine hydrocarbon speciation, including for concentrations of benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene, xylenes and naphthalene. b)Only applies when a total petroleum hydrocarbon limit has been exceeded. c) Major Ions must include Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Sulfate as SO4, Bicarbonate alkalinity as CaCO3, Total alkalinity as CaCO3, Hydroxide alkalinity as CaCO3, Carbonate alkalinity as CaCO3. d)Monitoring requirements at bore G39 to be applied by 6 August 2021. e)All metals to be measured as dissolved concentrations.
- F4
Groundwater quality measured from a monitoring bore specified in Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations must not exceed the corresponding Limit A specified in Table F2 - Groundwater quality limits and monitoring frequency on any five consecutive sampling occasions.
- F5
Groundwater quality measured from a monitoring bore specified in Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations must not exceed the corresponding Limit B specified in Table F2 - Groundwater quality limits and monitoring frequency on any three consecutive sampling occasions. High ecological value (HEV) groundwaters
- F6
The environmental authority holder must not cause a change to the existing condition of the mining activities receiving high ecological value (HEV) groundwaters.
- F7
From 1 March 2021, the environmental authority holder must implement a groundwater quality monitoring program developed and documented by a suitably qualified person that is sufficient to determine if the mining activities have caused a measurable change to groundwater quality.
- F8
The groundwater monitoring program required under condition F7 must be developed in accordance with the ANZECC and QWQ Guidelines and must include: a) Establishment of baseline groundwater quality that: i. Includes calculation of the 20th, 50th and 80th percentiles; and ii. Is representative of pre-mining disturbance conditions (i.e. samples taken prior to any activities commencing with the potential to impact groundwater quality) b) Establishment of groundwater quality trigger levels for each quality characteristic listed in Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency for comparison against baseline groundwater quality that: i. Includes calculation of the 20th, 50th and 80th percentiles based on the most recent two years of monitoring data collected; and OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 ii. Is representative of current groundwater conditions and revised on a rolling and annual basis as further monitoring data becomes available. c) Regular review of groundwater monitoring results and comparison against groundwater quality trigger levels sufficient to establish any potential impact due to the mining activity; d) A documented annual review of the groundwater monitoring program to be completed by 1 December of each year, with a discussion on the results of the monitoring program and consideration of any required changes or improvements to ensure it remains fit for purpose (i.e. complies with condition F7). Bore construction and maintenance and decommissioning
- F9
The construction, maintenance and management of groundwater bores (including groundwater monitoring bores) must be undertaken in a manner that prevents or minimises impacts to the environment and ensures the integrity of the bores to obtain accurate monitoring data. Groundwater levels
- F10
Any change in groundwater levels due to mining activities must not cause environmental harm. Groundwater investigation
- F11
By 30 June 2022, the environmental authority holder must complete a groundwater quality investigation which: a) Has been designed and implemented by an appropriately qualified person; b) Includes consideration and analysis of all groundwater quality data from the monitoring bores specified in Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations; c) Identifies and considers all factors with the potential to influence groundwater quality, including the mining activities; d) Reviews the adequacy of the groundwater monitoring regime, including Limit A and Limit B specified in Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency; e) Determines if the mining activities have contributed to or are causing the higher concentrations of total dissolved solids, sulfate and electrical conductivity as measured in monitoring bores G17, G29, G31, G32, G33 and G34 and total dissolved solids and electrical conductivity as measured in monitoring bore G3 compared to the concentrations measured in other monitoring bores; f) Determines if the mining activities have contributed to or are causing the elevated concentrations of aluminum detected in monitoring bores C1, C3, G2, G5, G6, G8, G9, G14, G27, G29, G32, G35 and
- G37
and Iron detected in monitoring bore G9, since mining activities commenced; g) Includes all information and monitoring data relied upon to conduct the investigation; h) Includes a detailed explanation and justification for all findings of the investigation and the conclusions drawn, along with any assumptions relied upon; i) Where relevant information gaps or uncertainty are identified as pertinent to the accuracy of the investigations' findings/conclusions, include recommendations and associated timeframes to address those information gaps and resolve uncertainty; j) Includes a report documenting all requirements of the investigation detailed above, which has been certified by the appropriately qualified person who designed and implemented the investigation.
- F12
The environmental authority holder must make a copy of the report required under condition F11 available to the administering authority on request. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE F OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Schedule G - Land and rehabilitation Rehabilitation requirements
- G1
Land disturbed by mining must be rehabilitated in accordance with the rehabilitation management plan required in G6 and in accordance with Table G1 - Rehabilitation requirements - Bauxite Hills Mine.
- G2
By 1 December 2019, the rehabilitation requirements specified in Table G1 - Rehabilitation requirements - Bauxite Hills Mine must be provided to the administering authority. Table G1 - Rehabilitation requirements - Bauxite Hills Mine Mine domain Rehabilitation goal Rehabilitation objectives Indicators Completion criteria Safe The site is safe for humans and 1 animals, now and in the foreseeable 1 future. TBA TBA Non-polluting Surface and groundwater quality 1 remain suitable for long term land use. 1 TBA Mine Pits Stable Landform Landform design and construction TBA (BH1, BH6 Sustainable Land Use: result in no active or significant erosion 1 East and BH6 1 West) Suitable growth medium established TBA TBA Self-sustaining vegetation and habitat 1 established 1 TBA Native vegetation to maintain Rehabilitated ecosystem is TBA the same, or similar pre- sustainable, with comparable 1 disturbance environmental management requirements to similarly 1 values used unmined land. TBA TBA Fauna habitat has developed and 1 fauna species are recolonizing the site 1 TBA
- G3
The environmental authority holder must utilise vegetation for beneficial uses in the course of carrying out mining activities. Where beneficial uses are exhausted, the holder may burn vegetation cleared provided the activity does not cause environmental harm to the receiving environment or at any commercial place. Contaminated Land
- G4
The environmental authority holder must not release contaminants to land. Buffer zones
- G5
The environmental authority holder must not conduct mining activities within the buffer zones presented in Schedule H - Maps and Plans - Figure 6 - Buffer zones and as described below: a) within 100 m of Big Footprint Swamp; b) within 100m of Regional Ecosystem 3.3.14 presented in Schedule H - Maps and Plans - Figure 7 - Location of the relevant Regional Ecosystem 3.3.14; OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 c) 50 m for stream order 1 or 2 watercourses; d) 100 m for stream order 3 or 4 watercourses; and e) 200 m for stream order 5 or greater watercourses. Rehabilitation Management Plan and Progressive Rehabilitation
- G6
By 1 September 2017, the environmental authority holder must develop, implement and submit to the administering authority a Rehabilitation Management Plan (RMP), that includes: a) schematic representations of the proposed final landform including, landform type, slope, regional ecosystems, drainage designs and any post mining land or infrastructure use agreed with the landowner/holder and the administering authority; b) rehabilitation methods including landform establishment, plant species selection, soil management, growing media development and methods of revegetation; c) Proposed reference sites, including justification for their selection; d) materials balance including available topsoil and subsoil; e) geotechnical, geochemical and hydrological studies; f) a rehabilitation schedule integrated with the mine plan schedule; g) the rehabilitation goals, objectives, indicators and completion criteria for each agreed post mining land use within each domain and the final vegetation community type; h) a rehabilitation monitoring program, based on best practice industry methods and standards, that must be capable of; i. assessing the condition of rehabilitation sites compared to reference sites; ii. assessing the function of rehabilitation sites compared to reference sites; iii. comparing the progression of rehabilitation site indicators to the targeted completion criteria; and iv. identifying rehabilitation objectives that are not progressing towards the completion criteria. i) management actions for rehabilitation objectives not progressing towards the completion criteria and programs for maintenance of rehabilitation as required to achieve the nominated rehabilitation objective; and j) on-site revegetation trials which test the success of the rehabilitation methods proposed for condition G6(b).
- G7
Rehabilitation of mined panels must commence progressively and within 12 months of each panel being completed in accordance with the RMP.
- G8
The environmental authority holder must review and update the RMP in the following circumstances: a) the rehabilitation schedule changes with the mine plan schedule; b) based on the outcomes of on-site revegetation trials; and c) based on the outcomes of rehabilitation monitoring programs.
- G9
Topsoil and subsoils must be managed in accordance with the RMP required by condition G6 to prevent erosion and degradation of soil quality. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Land Use Management Plan (LUMP)
- G10
By 1 September 2017, the environmental authority holder must develop, implement and submit to the administering authority a Land Use Management Plan (LUMP). The LUMP must include: a) buffer zones for sensitive ecological areas; b) landscape connectivity corridors; c) fire management; d) flora and fauna species management; e) fauna habitat management; and f) weed and pest management. Acid Sulphate Soils
- G11
Potential Acid Sulphate Soil areas must have field surveys conducted by an appropriately qualified person prior to any disturbance occurring in order to identify if the soils are Acid Sulphate Soils (ASS) and if so must be managed in accordance with condition G12.
- G12
An Acid Sulphate Soil Management Plan must be developed prior to mining activities commencing in accordance with the latest edition of the Queensland Acid Sulphate Soil Technical Manual and implemented by the environmental authority holder to treat and manage ASS, to prevent the release of contaminants to water and land. Environmental Offsets
- G13
Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters, other than if the impacts were authorised by an existing authority issued before the commencement of the Environmental Offsets Act 2014, are not authorised under this environmental authority or the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 unless the impact(s) is specified in Table G3 - Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters. Note: Protected wildlife habitat has been assessed by the Commonwealth in accordance with Section 15 of the Environmental Offsets Act 2014. Table G3 - Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters. Prescribed environmental matter 2 Location of prescribed Maximum extent of impact / Maximum extent of environmental matter 1 impact - stage 1 (MGA94 - Zone 54) Regulated vegetation Regulated vegetation (of concern) E 622073.71, N 8694828.95 1.9 ha - cleared for linear infrastructure. RE3.7.3/3.3.49b Regulated vegetation (intersecting a watercourse or wetland) VMA Act watercourses/wetlands E 622080.03, N 8694637.02 1.92 ha of watercourse vegetation associated with RE3.3.49b/3.3.9 RE3.3.49b/3.3.22a/3.3.64 creek crossings of the haul road between BH6 east and BH1 haul road. Wetland (HES Wetland) - a HES wetland E 622080.03, N 8694637.02 1.92 ha of watercourse vegetation associated shown on the map of referrable wetlands with creek crossings of the haul road between RE3.3.49b/3.3.9 RE3.3.49b/3.3.22a/3.3.64 BH6 east and BH1 haul road. Table G3 - Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters notes: 1. To be provided to the administering authority prior to commencement of mining activities. 2. Refer to Schedule H - Maps and Plans for maps of prescribed environmental matters. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515
- G14
Records demonstrating that each impact to a prescribed environmental matter did not, or is not likely to, result in a significant residual impact to that matter must be: a) completed by an appropriately qualified person; and b) kept for the life of the environmental authority.
- G15
An environmental offset made in accordance with the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 and Queensland Environmental Offsets Policy, as amended from time to time, must be undertaken for the maximum extent of impact to each prescribed environmental matter authorised in Table G3 - Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters. Non-staged impacts
- G16
The notice of election for the environmental offset required by condition G15 must be provided to the administering authority no less than three (3) months before the proposed commencement of the significant residual impacts for which the environmental offset is required. Contaminated material
- G17
The environmental authority holder must ensure contaminated soil or material are stored and handled in accordance with the current Australian standard where such is applicable. Vegetation clearing
- G18
The clearing of vegetation must only occur during the period commencing 1 April and ending on 30 November.
- G19
Exposure of soil must be avoided by limiting vegetation clearing to the minimum extent necessary for the operation of the environmentally relevant activity (ERA).
- G20
Prior to any vegetation clearing a pre-clearance survey must be undertaken by an appropriately qualified person to minimise impacts to flora and fauna species and fauna habitat in accordance with the LUMP required by condition G10.
- G21
During any vegetation clearing an appropriately qualified person must be present to identify and relocate significant flora and fauna species and minimise impacts to fauna habitat in accordance with the LUMP required by condition G10. END CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE G OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Schedule H--Maps and Plans Schedule H--Figure 1 (Project location) OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Schedule H - Figure 2 (Project layout - mine area) OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Schedule H - Figure 3 (Project Infrastructure) OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Schedule E - Figure 1 - Namaleta Creek Cluster OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Schedule E - Figure 2 - Camp Cluster OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML03398515 Schedule E - Figure 3 - BH6 Mining Area Cluster