Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee

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1 Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee Minutes of meeting held on 7 th June 2012 Japanese Garden Function Hall, Cowra PRESENT: Jeannette Montgomery Harold Montgomery Brian Walker Norma Walker Margaret Shelley Frank Shelley Ann Whittle Jason Cross (CWT) Felipe Carvalho (Normet) Desmond Young (Abterra) Charisse Jones (CMC) Steve Radford (CMC) Kevin Hazell John McKay Rohan McKay Michelle Walker Glen Oakley (Cowra Shire Council) Mike Foster (Cowra Shire Council) Pat Charnock (Cowra Bus Service) Ian Jones (CMC) Peter Slattery (CMC) Rahul Goel (Abterra) Edman Wong (Abterra) Jaffe Lau (Abterra) APOLOGIES Robyn Hazell CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Minutes of the previous meeting held 21 st February 2012 were confirmed. No further comments on the minutes. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Nil Mine Operator Steve Radford greeted everyone and introduced himself and his company, Consolidated Mining & Civil to the meeting, as the Mine Operator. The following points were outlined in detail: Broula Structure Abterra was introduced as the leasee of the mine site after purchase of the mine from Ted Ambler January this year CMC was approached by Ted Ambler / Abterra to operate the Broula Mine Site. Normet and CWT were also introduced to the meeting as stakeholders in the project. The mine project is gazetted by the Department of Primary Industries and CMC is working to the MOP related to this site. 1 Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee Meeting held 7 th June 2012

2 CMC Background and Capabilities Consolidated Mining & Civil was established in 1911 by Steve s grandfather Les Radford. Steve has 38 years in the industry, with knowledge and experience in open cut, underground and mineral sands mining. His companies also have experience in quarrying, heavy haulage, and earthmoving as well as crushing and screening. The companies employ over 350 people and operate over 525 pieces of equipment. Steve has a special interests and personal environmental projects continuing in Broken Hill, so rehabilitation issues are most welcome and contacts can be provided. Scope and Projection Consolidated Mining & Civil are aware of the past problems and successes in relation to the mine site. Overburden is being mined at the moment In 4-6 weeks it is expected that ore will be processed, sampled and be sent to the ports. CWT are currently ascertaining the best options to manage the mine with regards to transportation of ore, involving minimal impact to the community and to benefit Cowra. Discussions with Cowra Council continue with transport routes and also possibilities of rail links to be investigated. Outcomes will depend upon strategy being employed and stakeholders becoming engaged in the process. Mining future Robin Rankin from Bowral has been engaged to assess the quality of the ore. Timing and Scheduling Production will be active on site within a 6 week timeframe. Primary crusher has arrived on site and a secondary crusher and screen will be arriving soon. Work now is on trialling and sampling of the ore. It is expected that enough material to be shipped will be transported by the end of July. Project Variations Variations in the project won t compromise the community. Project Planning Past decisions on the project were influenced by the GFC. Local employees and infrastructure are to be used where possible. 10 Staff on site live locally and CMC intends to use their own trucks with locals to drive. It is proposed that 3 trucks will cart ore from the site to a terminal, with the potential of new jobs. Mike Foster (Council) advised every job on the mine equals 1.8 extra jobs (min) locally. CMC is passionate to work with Council and the Community, 2 Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee Meeting held 7 th June 2012

3 Permits and Approval Variations It was noted from previous minutes that variations agreed to in principle by the committee had never been followed by a DA. Currently the mine is working to the MOP, so no changes have been made. CMC wished to be pro-active, therefore previous minutes will be revisited with the new committee. Glen Oakley (Council) after questions from Kevin Hazell and Jeannette Montgomery, affirmed that any variations need to be worked out and followed through the correct channels with respect to development consents, EIS and the MOP. Transportation is continuing to evolve. DPI Ron Dillen has approved CMC as the nominated mine contractor. CMC s obligations are to the EPA, DPI, Local Government and the MOP, complaints and the facilitation of the CCC. EPA A second EPA report has been completed with a review of this on 13 th June CMC is involved in cleaning silt traps, monitoring wind, dust, water, noise and vibration. Plans are for CMC to set up a website with information, with weekly and monthly reports to Abterra. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jeannette Montgomery suggested that the committee should have a community view of the project, being involved and ensuring that everyone was happy. Steve Radford tabled copies of the NSW Department of Planning Guidelines for Establishing and Operating Community Consultative Committees for Mining Projects. CMC/Abterra wish to adopt these guidelines, and create a constructive, professional and transparent committee with quarterly meetings proposed. Steve Radford suggested that members should be elected voted or volunteer. The following people were nominated for the positions as follows: Jeannette Montgomery - chairperson Nominated Kevin Hazell seconded Ann Whittle carried Harold Montgomery community representative Nominated Kevin Hazell seconded Margaret Shelley carried Kevin Hazell community representative Nominated Margaret Shelley seconded Ann Whittle carried Ann Whittle community representative Nominated Margaret Shelley seconded Michelle Walker carried Glen Oakley Council representative Ian Jones CMC Peter Slattery CMC 3 Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee Meeting held 7 th June 2012

4 Steve Radford CMC Charisse Jones Minutes secretary COWRA COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND INTERACTION Steve Radford raised the possibility of a fund being set up so the mine can assist the community in sponsorship, such as environmental projects, clubs, committees etc. Private due diligence will ensure the best outcomes. A short memo can be used to have issues raised, including opportunities in assistance for government grants or assistance in other projects. Mike Foster noted that there was a grants officer at council to assist also. MINE CONTACT NUMBER John McKay and Kevin Hazell highlighted a lack of information and communication as a problem in the past, adding that Peter had improved this. Steve Radford responded by reaffirming the intention of partnerships and team work and nominated Ian Jones ( ) to the meeting as a contact regarding mine problems. He also made the point that UHF channel 35 can be used to contact Ian, and that a UHF was provided at the recently moved site office for anyone wishing to contact Ian via this method. Second point of contact was nominated as Peter Slattery ( ) and third was Charisse Jones 10 2 Mon Fri ( ) ROAD TRANSPORT PROTOCOL Talks with council and Mike Foster and Bill West have taken place regarding transportation alternatives with minimal impacts. Haulage trucks are not proposed for about 3 weeks. Jeannette Montgomery asked about notation of number plates. Steve Radford advised that although number plates are not one of the methods used other information would be gathered for identification including unit numbers, time notations, tare weights and gross weights. ROAD TRANSPORT ROUTES The meeting was advised by Steve Radford that Highway 81 (Booroowa Road) was the only route at the moment. A truck hub and processing site are to be developed. NOTIFICATION OF BLASTING 24 hours notice will be given prior to a blast Jeannette Montgomery would like notification of blasting as she is currently not on the list. Kevin Hazell has stock grazing close to the mine and would like blast notification to be faxed to him. Norma Walker is happy not to be notified Anyone else wishing to be notified can talk to Ian Jones to supply names and numbers, with this paperwork to be reviewed. 4 Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee Meeting held 7 th June 2012

5 SITE INSPECTION The next meeting of the Broula Mine CCC is proposed to be on site. HOURS OF OPERATION Mine operating hours continue as per the MOP. WATER MANAGEMENT Peter Slattery advised that water was being held on site and the mine was increasing the capacity of the dam on site. Water was identified as a valuable commodity for dust suppression. SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORT INTERACTION Pat Charnock from Cowra Bus Service expressed concern regarding the two school bus routes that will travel along the same routes as heavy haulage trucks. Peter Slattery advised that the previous system devised using UHF radio contact between the school bus and the mine site was the most workable and accurate means of communication. This process would be monitored by the two parties with improvements made as needed. GENERAL BUSINESS Yarra Creek Kevin Hazell raised the issue of rehabilitation upstream of the Tallarook Road crossing. This has been impacted through run off and the area is subject to heavy down pours. Steve Radford affirmed that once issues were raised that a plan and points need to be made and followed. Jeannette Montgomery asked for feedback regarding Yarra Creek from members with issues so they can be raised at the next meeting. Michelle Walker advised that Flo Corkrey would like to be introduced to Ian Jones. It was a general consensus that it would be good for all to get to know Ian. Ian was more than happy to talk to residents and he can be contacted via phone or UHF. Kevin Hazell thanked Steve for his communication and the outline given regarding the mine site. NEXT MEETING: It was resolved that the next meeting of the Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee be held on site at the Broula Mine Site Office, on Thursday 6 th September 2012 at 11:00am. MEETING CLOSED There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 1:45pm. 5 Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee Meeting held 7 th June 2012