Rasp Mine
Zinc – Lead – Silver Project
Project Approval No. 07-0018
January 2011
Environment Management Strategy V2
June 2012
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Table of Contents
1.
Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.
Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.
Scope .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3.
Referenced Documents ..................................................................................................... 4
1.4.
Definitions .......................................................................................................................... 4
2.
Commitment and Responsibilities .............................................................................................. 5
3.
Description of Operations............................................................................................................ 9
4.
5.
3.1.
Rasp Mine Activities .......................................................................................................... 9
3.2.
Rasp Mine Location and Surrounding Environment ......................................................... 9
Consents, Leases and Licences................................................................................................... 12
4.1.
Consents ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.
Leases ............................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.
Licences ............................................................................................................................ 13
Statutory Requirements ............................................................................................................ 14
5.1.
Legislative Obligations ..................................................................................................... 14
5.2.
Project Approval Conditions............................................................................................ 14
5.3.
Environment Protection Licence ..................................................................................... 16
6.
Environmental Goals and Objections ........................................................................................ 18
7.
Management of Key Environmental Risks ................................................................................ 19
8.
7.1.
Air Quality Control Measures .......................................................................................... 19
7.2.
Community Lead Measures ............................................................................................. 20
7.3.
Noise Measures – Blasting Control Measures ................................................................ 21
7.4.
Noise Measures – Operations Control Measures ........................................................... 21
7.5.
Cultural/Indigenous Heritage Control Measures ........................................................... 22
7.6.
Water Management, Sediment and Erosion Control Measures .................................... 23
7.7.
Traffic Management Control Measures .......................................................................... 23
7.8.
Environmental Monitoring .............................................................................................. 24
Community Consultation, Complaints and Dispute Resolution ............................................... 24
8.1.
Consultation ..................................................................................................................... 24
8.2.
Communication................................................................................................................ 25
8.3.
Community Complaints and Dispute Resolution ............................................................ 25
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Environmental Emergency Response ........................................................................................ 26
10.
Compliance and Auditing ........................................................................................................... 26
11.
Review ........................................................................................................................................ 27
List of Tables
Table 1 - Major Environment Responsibilities
Table 2 - Key Features of the Rasp Mine
Table 3 - Major Equipment
Table 4 - Development Consents
Table 5 - Mineral Authorities
Table 6 - Licences Held/Required
Table 7 - Environmental Objectives
Table 8 - Summary of Key Environmental Aspects and Impacts
Table 9 - Air Quality Measures
Table 10 - Summary of Noise Mitigation Measures
Table 11 - Summary of Environment Monitoring Program
List of Figures
Figure 1 - CBH Model for Environmental Management Systems
Figure 2 - Facility Organisation Chart
Figure 3 - Project Site and Surrounding Area
Appendices
Appendix A – Project Approval
Appendix B – Revised Statement of Commitments
Appendix C – Summary of Environmental Monitoring
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1.
Overview
1.1.
Purpose
This environment management strategy (EMS) provides the strategic framework for
environmental management at the Rasp Mine. The EMS identifies the statutory approvals that
apply to the Rasp Mine, describes the role, responsibility, authority and accountability of all key
personnel involved in the environmental management at the Rasp Mine, outlines the major
environmental management plans and procedures to keep the local community and relevant
agencies informed about the operation and its environmental performance. The EMS
summarises the management of community concerns and complaints and how disputes are to
be resolved. The EMS outlines BHOP response to any non-compliance and environmental
emergency situation and lists the monitoring required to be carried out under the conditions of
the Project Approval 07_0018.
1.2.
Scope
This EMS applies to any employee or contractor engaged by BHOP and undertaking activities for
the Rasp Mine, or any other agent acting on behalf of the BHOP.
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Referenced Documents
Project Approval No 07_0018, granted by the Minister for the Department of Planning
on the 31st January 2011 pursuant to Part 3A of the Environment Planning and
Assessment Act 1979.
Environment Protection Licence 12559, Office of Environment and Heritage.
Environment Assessment Report, BHOP, June 2010 and response to submissions.
Preferred Project Report, BHOP, September 2010 and response to submissions.
Revised Statement of Commitments, BHOP, January 2011.
Definitions
Environment
Surrounding in which BHOP operates including air, water,
noise, land, flora, fauna, natural resources, humans and their
interactions.
Environmental Impact
Any change to the environment, whether adverse or
beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from BHOP activities,
products or services.
Serious Potential Incident
Incident, or their potential incident, that has a risk ranking
greater than an 18, CBH – Incident Reporting.
JSA
Job Safety Analysis, reviews the potential safety and
environmental hazards and risks for a task and identifies
actions to prevent injury and damage.
SOP
Safe Operating Procedure, a standard work procedure
determined by the outcomes of the JSA.
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2.
Commitment and Responsibilities
BHOP is committed to the protection of the natural environment and achieving a high level of
performance at its Rasp Mine and will manage its operations to limit the potential for adverse impacts
to the environment.
As set out in the Environment Policy BHOP will to:
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Comply with relevant legislation and licensing requirements
Identify, assess and manage environmental risks arising from activities
Set and review objectives and targets to achieve continuous improvement
Prevent pollution and promote efficient use of resources
Manage and dispose of waste responsibly
Progressively rehabilitate, where possible, and maintain closure plans
Protect natural, historic and culturally significant sites
Monitor the effectiveness of environmental management systems
Provide information, training and supervision to enable employees and
contractors to meet their responsibilities
Hold managers, supervisors, employees and contractors accountable for their
environmental performance
Communicate with the workforce, Government and local community about
environmental performance
In addition BHOP requires all persons in the workplace to:
 Meet their environmental obligations and responsibilities
 Adhere to safe work practices, instructions, rules and statutory requirements
 Promptly report hazards and incidents and take action to protect the
environment
BHOP is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBH Resources Pty Ltd (CBH) and as such endorses and follows
the CBH corporate environment management system which is based on the following model:
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Figure 1 - CBH Model for Environmental Management Systems
The General Manager is the most senior person on site and takes overall responsibility for the EMS, its
implementation, maintenance and review. Site activities – underground mining, minerals processing,
concentrate despatch and maintenance are undertaken at the site.
BHOP has appointed a SHE Superintendent and an Environment & Community Officer who are
responsible for day to day environmental management at the Rasp Mine.
Table 1 outlines the major environmental responsibilities of key environmental management
personnel.
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Table 1 - Major Environment Responsibilities
Title
General Manager
Responsibility
 Overall site responsibility for environmental performance and legal
compliance.
 Provide required resources and support to implement the EMS and
associated plans, standards and procedures.
 Authorise the implementation of the EMS.
 Participate in annual reviews of the EMS.
 Provide presentations to the Community Consultative Group.
 Resolve community environmental issues (with CBH senior management
where required).
Department Managers
 Set environmental objectives and targets
 Provide resources required to implement the actions from the EMS and
associated plans, standards and procedures.
 Allocate responsibilities within their department for the implementation
of the EMS.
 Arrange and/or authorise training, including competency assessments, for
personnel undertaking works in relation to the EMS.
 Implement environmental control measures as required.
 Investigate incidents within their department and implement corrective
actions as required
 Participate in annual reviews of the EMS.
Environment & Community
Officer (ECO)
 Prepare and maintain the EMS.
 Assist in the monitoring and review of the plans, standards and procedures
required to implement the EMS.
 Consult with regulatory authorities as required.
 Undertake or arrange environmental monitoring as required.
 Maintain monitoring records.
 Assist in the investigation of environmental incidents.
 Provide recommendations for continual improvement of the EMS and
associated procedures.
 Report environmental performance via site meetings and reports, the Rasp
Mine website, the AEMR, Annual Return and annual environmental
reviews required by government agencies.
 Report incidents to government agencies and prepare and submit written
incident reports.
 Provide employees and contractors with updates on environmental
requirements.
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Title
Responsibility
Monitoring Officer (ECO)
 Check monitoring equipment is correctly installed and used.
 Arrange maintenance and calibration of equipment as required to ensure
equipment reliability.
 Undertake monitoring and record results.
 File all electronic results from monitoring and store information on file for
a period of not less than 4 years.
 Report monitoring results to the Environment Coordinator.
Community Liaison Officer
(ECO)
 Follow up on community enquires and complaints, and close out.
BHOP Personnel and
Contractors
 Participate in training to implement the standards and procedures for
noise and vibration management as required to maintain competency
levels.
 Liaise with community members and provide monitoring data to the
Community Consultation Group meetings, Rasp Mine newsletters and
website.
 Follow the procedures to implement the EMS in your area.
Figure 2 - Facility Organisation Chart
General Manager
Operations Manager
SHE Manager
Manager Metallurgy
Commercial
Superintendent
Senior HR Officer
Safety Officers
Mining
Superintendent
Electrical
Superintendent
Mine
Maintenance
Superintendent
Technical Services
Superintendent
Electrical
Engineer
Senior Plant
Metallurgist
Mill Maintenance
Superintendent
Mill
Superintendent
Mechanical
Engineer
Senior Mining
Engineer
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Emergency
Service Officers
Health
Coordinator
Senior
Environment
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Environment
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Description of Operations
3.1.
Rasp Mine Activities
The Rasp Mine undertakes the following activities on CML7:
 mining of 8,450,000 tonnes (t) of ore:
- 7,200,000 t from underground mining in the Western Mineralisation and Centenary
Mineralisation; and
- 1,250,000 t from underground mining of Main Lode Pillars off the Rasp Decline;
 transport of ore to the surface in haul trucks;
 ore processing using crushing, milling and flotation to produce zinc and lead concentrates;
 tailings management, including emplacement at Blackwood Pit (TSF2) as well as providing
back fill for underground mining voids; and
 operation of a rail spur to transport concentrate in lidded containers by rail to a port /
smelter.
3.2.
Rasp Mine Location and Surrounding Environment
The Rasp Mine is located within Consolidated Mine Lease 7 (CML7) which includes underground
and surface lease areas. Surface exclusion areas within CML7 do not from part of the Rasp Mine.
CML7 occupies a central region of the Broken Hill Line of Lode orebody, approximately 3.8 km
long and 1.2 km wide (Figure 4) CML7 incorporates the original mine areas that commenced
operations in the 1880s, including Broken Hill Pty Ltd (BHP).
The Rasp Mine is located centrally within the City of Broken Hill and is surrounded by transport
infrastructure, areas of commercial and industrial development and some residential housing.
The CML7 is bounded by Eyre Street and Holten Drive to the south and east, Menindee Road
(MR 66) to the northeast, Crystal and Argent Streets to the north, and South Road (Silver City
Highway SH 22) to the west. These roads form part of the existing trucking route through
Broken Hill. The Broken Hill railway station is located directly to the north of the mine and lies
on the main Sydney – Perth railway line. Residential and commercial areas are located to the
west, north and south of the Rasp Mine, Perilya mine developments to the east (North Mine)
and west (Southern Operations) and the Mawsons Quarry to the east. These features are shown
on Figure 4.
Broken Hill is renowned as one of Australia’s foremost mining cities and is the largest regional
centre in the western half of NSW. In general, the region is dominated by urban development
within the City of Broken Hill, cattle and sheep grazing beyond the city limits and extractive
industries including mines and quarrying. With the exception of the Line of Lode and its
associated waste dumps the surrounding landform is a rejuvenated undulating peneplain.
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Figure 3– Project Site and Surrounding Area
Perilya
MineLease
Area
Rail Loadout
Perilya
MineLease
Area
TSF2
Processing
Plant
Railway
Station
Mawsons
Quarry
ROM
CML7
Boundary
Western
Mineralisation
Portal
Kintore Pit
Main Lode
Pillars
Workshops
Offices
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Table 2 – Key Features of the Rasp Mine
Item
Description
Mine life
15 years (includes construction and closure)
Tenement status
CML7 – Incorporates the Rasp Mine.
Approval period
15 years comprising construction, underground mining, processing
operations and closure.
Approval granted 31st January 2011 to 31st December 2026.
Mining methodology
Underground mining using various methods including long hole,
benching, modified Avoca, room and pillar or uphole retreat.
Mining rate and total
production
750 000 tpa ore.
Waste rock disposal
Underground: Backfill
Total production over life of Project: Approximately 8,450,000 t
Surface: Inert material to be used for road repair and bunding and
rehabilitation at closure
Processing methodology
Crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening and filtration at on-site
processing facilities.
Processing rates
250 tph in crushing plant and 93.8 tph in grinding plant.
Concentrate production
Lead: 44,000 tpa (concentrate 73% Pb and 985 g/t Ag)
Zinc: 87,000 tpa (concentrate 50% Zn)
Tailings disposal
Fine tailings disposal (approximately 320,000 tpa) TSF2 Blackwood Pit
Coarse tailings disposal (approximately 320,000 tpa) as underground
stope back fill.
Services
Extensions to existing substations, water lines and phone lines.
22kV overhead powerlines.
Table 3 -Indicative Major Equipment
3 Mine trucks
50 t
2 Prime movers
64 t
2 forklifts
35 t
2 front end loaders
6 m3
2 diesel tanks
70,000 l
2 substations
11 kVA
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In addition there will be one primary crusher, 1 SAG and 1 ball mill, 2 underground mine
ventilation fans, 23 light vehicles and 1 locomotive.
4.
Consents, Leases and Licences
4.1.
Consents
Table 4 presents the consents held by BHOP.
Table 4 - Development Consents
Approval Number
Date Issued
Duration
DA
125/2001
5 Sept 2002
Work
completed
MOP
06/6463
26 Oct 2006
31 Aug 2008
MOP Amendment
06/6436
MOP
06/6463
5 May 2008
31 Oct 2009
16 Dec 2009
31 Dec 2010
Extended to 31
March 2011
31 Mar 2014
MOP
06/6463
1 April 2011
DA 101/2007
26 April 2007
DA
264/2009
19 Jan 2010
Part 3A
Application
07_0018
31 Jan 2011
Work
completed
2 Feb 2011
Works not
undertaken
31 Dec 2026
MOP
1 April 2011
31 March 2014
06/6483
Purpose
Surface drilling on CML7 in surface
exclusion zone (near rail), supported by a
SEE.
Construct exploration decline, conduct
drilling and obtain bulk sample, supported
by a REF.
Extend the exploration decline.
For underground mining and stockpiling
120,000 tpa, supported by a REF.
For underground mining, construction and
processing of ore and despatch of
concentrate by rail, supported by an EAR
and PPR.
Undertake temporary mining in the Kintore
Pit, supported by a SEE.
For ancillary surface mining activities
including crushing, stockpiling and transport
of ore, supported by a SEE.
Mining production of 750,000 tpa from
Western Mineralisation, Centenary
Mineralisation and Main Lode Pillars.
Construction and operation of a minerals
processing plant and rail loadout facility.
Supported by an EAR.
Mining production of 750,000 tpa from Western
Mineralisation, Centenary Mineralisation and Main
Lode Pillars. Construction and operation of a
minerals processing plant and rail loadout facility.
Supported by an EAR prepared for DoPI Part 3A
Project Approval.
Part 3A Project
Approval
Amendment
March 2012
31 Dec 2026
Relocation of ventilation shaft. Supported by an
environment assessment.
MOP
March 2012
31 March 2014
Relocation of ventilation shaft. Supported by an
environment assessment.
06/6463
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4.2.
Leases
Table 5 summarises the mineral authorities held by BHOP in the vicinity of the Rasp Mine. For
the purposes of this document, the area covered by CML7 and MPLs 183, 184, 185 and 186
within the surface area rights of BHOP, is referred to as the “Rasp Mine”.
Table 5 - Mineral Authorities
Mineral
Authority
Grant Date
Last Renewed
Renewal Date
CML7
8 Oct 1987
17 Jan 2007
31 Dec 2026
BHOP
MPL 183
4 Feb 1981
24 Apr 2007
31 Dec 2026
BHOP
MPL 184
4 Feb 1981
24 Apr 2007
31 Dec 2026
BHOP
MPL 185
4 Feb 1981
24 Apr 2007
31 Dec 2026
BHOP
MPL 186
4 Feb 1981
24 Apr 2007
31 Dec 2026
BHOP
EL 5818
8 Mar 2001
7 Mar 2011
7 Mar 2013
BHOP
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Purpose
Holder
As per Schedule 2 of the Lease Open
cutting, shaft sinking, stoping,
tunnelling, building of dams,
extraction and obtaining minerals,
generation of electricity, erecting
dwellings, storage of fuels, dumping
of ore, treatment and dumping of
tailing, development of roads
(Annexure 1)
Dumping of ore and mine residues,
treatment of tailing
Dumping of ore and mine residues,
treatment of tailing
Dumping of ore and mine residues,
treatment of tailing
Dumping of ore and mine residues,
treatment of tailing
Surface disturbing works such as
drilling and soil sampling
Licences
Table 6 presents the licences held and proposed by BHOP in relation to the Rasp Mine.
Table 6 - Licences Held/Required
Relevant
Date
2 Nov
Anniversary
date
Licence / Permit
Issued By
EPL 12559
DECCW
Dangerous Goods
and Explosives
Notification
Work Cover
23 Feb 2012
Expiry
Water extraction
NOW
29 March
2017
Radiation
DECCW
18 July 2014
Purpose
Mining and processing up to 500,000tpa.
This Licence has been varied to
incorporate construction activities.
Storage and use of dangerous goods.
Water extraction from Shaft 7 and underground
mine dewatering for site use and use by
Perilya – CML5.
Sell and/or possess radiation apparatus
Sell and/or possess radioactive or items
containing radioactive substances.
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Licence / Permit
Issued By
Relevant
Date
TSF1
Dam Safety
Committee
May 2011
Approved
Purpose
As TSF1 will not be used for tailings
deposition DSC approval was not
progressed.
Statutory Requirements
5.1.
Legislative Obligations
The key reference documents for environmental legal obligations related to the Rasp Mine
include the following Acts and their respective regulations:
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Mining Act 1992
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2011.
Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991
Water Act 1912
Water Management Act 2000
Contaminated Land Management Amendment Act 2008
Soil Conservation Act 1938
Local Government Act 1993
Explosives Act 2003
OHS Amendment (Dangerous Goods) Act 2003
Dams Safety Act 1978
Broken Hill Local Environment Plan 1996
Broken Hill Development Control Plan No 11 Management of Lead Contamination
Project Approval Conditions
The Rasp Mine project approval was granted by the Minister for the Department of Planning and
Infrastructure (DoPI) under Part 3A of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The
Project Approval 07_0018 permits the construction and operation of a processing plant,
underground mining and for these operations to continue until 31 December 2026 (Appendix A).
It allows for a maximum of 750,000 tonnes of ore to be extracted per annum, or more than
8,450,000 tonnes of ore over the life of the mine. It requires BHOP to undertake these mining
activities in line with the Environment Assessment (June 2010), the subsequent Preferred
Project Report (September 2010) the response to submissions and the BHOP Statement of
Commitments.
The following summarises the major requirements of Project Approval:
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No offensive odours to be emitted from the site (as defined under the Protection of
the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act)).
BHOP to take all reasonable and feasible measures to minimise the release of
greenhouse gas emissions from the site.
BHOP to take all reasonable and feasible avoidance and mitigation measures so that
particulate matter emissions generated by the project do not cause an exceedance of
listed criteria.
That certain roads be sealed.
Ore crushing to be undertaken in a fully-enclosed structure that is designed, operated
and maintained to ensure internal negative internal air pressure relative to ambient
(external) conditions, minimising fugitive emissions from the structure.
Application of a chemical dust suppressant on ‘free areas’ of the site.
Enclosure of all above ground conveyors and transfer points prior to the grinding
circuit.
Video equipment to be installed on TSF1 to monitor for dust generation.
A reasonable contribution towards the cost of public health monitoring, particularly in
relation to child blood lead levels; and public education campaigns about the health
risks associated with lead.
Updated human health risk assessment within one year of the commencement of
operations and every five years thereafter.
Operational restrictions
- Construction activities to be undertaken only between 7:00am and 7:00pm on any
day;
- Crushing shall only occur between 7:00am and 7:00pm on any day;
- Shunting of concentrate wagons shall only occur between 7:00am and 6:00pm on
any day; and
- Production rock blasting shall only occur between 6:45am and 7:15pm on any day.
BHOP to undertake noise control measures so as not to cause an exceedence of the
listed criteria.
BHOP to undertake blasting control measures so as not to cause an exceedence of the
listed criteria.
BHOP to comply with Section 120 of the POEO Act prohibiting the pollution of waters.
BHOP shall ensure sufficient water for all stages of the project, and if necessary, adjust
the scale of mining operations to match its water supply.
Maintain at least 66 car parking spaces on site.
BHOP to consult with BHCC and RTA in regards to modifications to Eyre Street
footpath access, heavy vehicle entry and parking, and use of Holten Drive for site
access.
BHOP to commission dilapidation reports for roads likely to be affected by the
construction.
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From the end of June 2012 and annually thereafter, environmental reviews to be
completed and submitted to the DoP.
Undertake revisions of strategies, plans and programs and submit to the DoP within 3
months of an Annual Review, Incident Report, Audit Reports and any Project Approval
modifications.
Report incidents to the DoP with a written report within 7 days.
Provide regular reporting of performance and provide other information as listed on
the Rasp Mine website.
Conduct an independent environmental audit by the end of December 2011 and every
three years thereafter.
In addition the Project Approval requires the following environmental management plans:
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This Environment Management Strategy (EMS), this document
An Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), including air quality monitoring.
A Community Lead Management Plan (CLMP)
A Noise and Blasting Management Plan (NBMP), including noise and blasting
monitoring
A Site Water Management Plan (SWMP), including surface and ground water
monitoring
A Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
A Conservation Management Plan (CMP)
A Waste Management Plan (WMP)
A Rehabilitation Environment Management Plan (REMP)
Broken Hill Operations Pty Ltd has made a number of commitments for managing potential
environmental impacts of the Rasp Project. The draft Statement of Commitments originally
provided in Section 18 of the EAR and amended in the Preferred Project Report (PPR) has been
revised to address the issues raised in the responses to submissions.
The revised Statement of Commitments details the measures proposed by BHOP for
environmental mitigation, management and monitoring of the Rasp Project.
This revised Statement of Commitments forms part of the Project Approval granted 31 January
2011 by the Department of Planning and is included at Appendix B.
5.3.
Environment Protection Licence
Broken Hill Operations Pty Ltd holds a current Environment Protection Licence 12559 from the
Office of Environment and Heritage. The Licence provides for crushing, grinding or separating to
2Mt and mining to a maximum of 2Mt.
The following provides a summary of Licence conditions:
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Undertake monitoring for dust, surface and ground water at listed locations for listed
parameters and meet listed criteria.
Prevent pollution of waters in compliance with section 120 of the Protection of the
Environment Operations Act 1997.
Not to take waste from outside the premises or allow waste generated at the
premises to be disposed at the premises except as permitted by the Licence.
Undertake crushing activities only during the period 7.00am to 7.00pm on any day.
Only allow shunting of wagons to occur between 7.00am and 6.00pm on any day.
Undertake production rock blasting only between 6.45am and 7.15pm on any day.
Undertake construction activities only between 7 am and 7 pm on any day.
Meet noise criteria as listed.
Meet blasting and overpressure criteria as listed.
Not to cause any offensive odour from the premises.
Carry out activities in a competent manner.
Maintain and operate plant and equipment in a proper and efficient manner
Prevent dust emission from the premises.
Cover the loads of any ore trucks entering or leaving the premises.
Immediately suppress any visible dust emissions from the TSF by water or chemical
suppressant.
Operate the crusher enclosure under negative pressure at all times when in operation
and minimise any fugitive emissions.
Include dust management practices in the air Quality Management Plan that
effectively minimise dust emissions.
Maintain water storage ponds to ensure sedimentation does not reduce capacity by
more than 10% of the design capacity.
Undertake weather monitoring at the listed location for listed parameters.
Maintain monitoring records for 4 years and provide to an EPA officer upon request.
Record pollution complaints and maintain these records for 4 years and provide to an
EPA officer upon request.
Establish and maintain a complaints line for the public, providing notification of the
number and its purpose.
Provide (and retain) an annual return to the EPA including a summary of monitoring
results, statement of compliance and any public complaints made during the period.
Notify the EPA of incidents causing or threatening to cause environmental harm (131
555) and provide written reports as required.
Keep a copy of the Licence on the premises and make available to an EPA officer
and/or employee on request.
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6.
Environmental Goals and Objections
The overall objectives for environmental management are outlined in the Environment Policy. Table 7
provides a summary of objectives for a number of key environmental areas.
Table 7 - Environmental Objectives
Issue
Goal
Objectives
Air
To maintain current air quality
standards.
To comply with air quality criteria as listed in the Project
Approval and EP Licence, as verified by monitoring.
To implement air quality control measures as outlined
in the Air Quality Management Plan.
To receive minimal community complaints, which are
addressed promptly and satisfactorily, and reported as
required.
To report and address any non-compliances.
Lead
To have no adverse impact on blood
lead levels of the community.
To assist the community in raising awareness about
managing lead in the environment.
To use measures to minimise dust emissions.
To support community blood lead level monitoring
programs.
Noise
To maintain an acceptable noise
amenity for surrounding
neighbours.
To use measures to minimise noise emissions.
To monitor and meet noise emission criteria and EP
Licence conditions.
To promptly address any complaints relating to noise
from the general public and report as required.
To report and address any non-compliances.
Water
To prevent pollution and
contamination to surrounding lands.
To use measures to prevent water discharge.
To reduce the risk of oil or chemical contamination of
surface / groundwater.
To reduce sediment runoff.
Emergency
response
To quickly and effectively minimise
adverse impacts to the environment
associated with an emergency
situation.
To provide training and equipment to enable a quick
and effective response to environmental emergencies
including spillages.
Heritage
To retain the maximum possible
value of cultural mining heritage
located on CML7.
To prevent demolition wherever possible of listed
heritage buildings and structures.
To adaptively reuse heritage buildings where possible.
To conserve heritage buildings and structures where
possible.
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7.
Management of Key Environmental Risks
Table 8 lists the key environmental risks and references the section of the EAR where the risks are
assessed and control measures outlined. A summary of measures to control these risks is also
provided below.
Table 8 - Summary of Key Environmental Aspects and Impacts
Potential key Environmental Risks
Plan
Reference
Deterioration of air quality from the generation of airborne dust
AQMP, REMP
Loss of containment of airborne dust from TSF1 and TSF2
AQMP
Increase in greenhouse gas emissions
AQMP
Community health impacts related to exposure to lead bearing dust
CLMP
Noise from operations
NBMP
Vibration impacts to local buildings from blasting and rail activities
NBMP
Disturbance of significant heritage sites
CMP, REMP
Surface water runoff leads to off-site contamination
SWMP, REMP
Decrease in the water supply to the City of Broken Hill
SWMP
Reduction in groundwater flow and availability affecting other groundwater users
SWMP
Seepage from TSF impacts on local residents
SWMP
Increase in traffic volume
CTMP
7.1.
Air Quality Control Measures
The activities that have the potential to generate dust or impact on air quality are listed in Table
9 together with a general description of the environmental management measures.
Table 9–Summary of Air Quality Control Measures
Operation
Control
Earthworks
Crushing
Water sprays / sprinklers, water truck and managing potentially dust
generating activities during windy conditions.
Sprinkler systems are used to regulate water content and aid dust
suppression. Chemical dust suppressants will also be used in traffic areas.
Restricted height of ROM stockpile.
Installation of static wind breaks (oriented perpendicular to the dominant
wind direction) along with top-mounted water sprays.
Enclosed structure vented to a baghouse.
Haulage operations
Haul roads will be sealed.
Waste and ore
stockpiles
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Concentrate
Main roads will be sealed and other roads coarse rolled gravel. Water
sprinklers have been installed on all haul roads from the workshop to the
Kintore Pit and down the Pit ramp. Chemical suppressant1 to be used on
unsealed roads.
Service roads and tip points around the ROM stockpile will be laid with
compacted road base.
Installation of vehicle wash facilities for all vehicles that have entered the
mine site.
Limitation of vehicles in exposed ‘free’ areas.
Undertaking sampling to quantify road surface silt loadings on an ongoing
basis.
Use of street sweeper.
Maintaining a moisture content level around 9 percent.
Concentrate loading
operations
Installation of vehicle wash facilities for all vehicle and container prior to
delivery to rail loading/storage area.
Conveyors
Full enclosure of all conveyors and transfer points prior to the milling circuit.
Traffic movement
There will be a number of levels of dust management at the tailing storage
facilities including:
- embankments to be constructed with waste rock which is moisture
conditioned prior to placement and water sprays during placement
- water sprays to be installed along the roadway during the movement
of waste rock
- the moisture content of the tailing and cycling frequency between
cells
- the use of chemical dust suppressants1
- water sprinkler system
- water truck
Video equipment will be installed at TSF2 when the tailing level increases to a
level where there is potential dust generation from the Pit. This provide
continuous surveillance in the control room for operators.
The use of chemical dust suppressants1.
‘Free areas’
Maintenance of surface crust to minimise potential for wind erosion.
Limitation of work access to ‘free’ areas.
Removal of fine material, particularly in water storage basins, or capping with
waste rock.
Complete energy audit to compare predicted and actual energy consumption
Greenhouse gases
by 31 December 2011.
Note1 Where a different chemical dust suppressant is used than those included in the EAR BHOP will
conduct a new health assessment and forward this to Greater Western Area Health Service and NSW
Health for approval prior to its use.
Tailing storage
7.2.
Community Lead Measures
Consistent with the Project Approval BHOP will continue to contribute to a Lead Awareness and
Impact Management Strategy developed in consultation with the Lead Reference Group,
including the NSW Department of Health (Greater Western Area Health Service) and BHCC.
BHOP has prepared a Community Lead Management Plan for the Project which outlines
measures to prevent adverse health impacts to the local community. The Plan also outlines
BHOP contribution to the public health monitoring program, particularly in relation to child blood
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lead levels, and tracking of this data over time; and to public education campaigns about the
health risks associated with lead, including lead hygiene, lead and children, tank water lead risks
and soil lead contamination risks.
This Plan also identifies additional reasonable and feasible measures that could be implemented
either on site or in the areas adjoining the site to minimise the potential lead impacts of the
project and “free areas”; includes a program for the staged implementation of the measures
identified in the event that dust emissions are higher than predicted or the public health
monitoring suggests further action is required to reduce blood lead levels in the environment
surrounding the site; and includes a detailed communication strategy, that outlines how the
relevant dust and blood level monitoring data will be reported on the Rasp Mine website.
BHOP will engage a suitably qualified expert to update the human health risk assessment within
1 year of commencement of operations and subsequently every 5 years of operations
thereafter.
7.3.
Noise Measures – Blasting Control Measures
A Noise Blasting Management Plan and a Monitoring Protocol - Vibration and Overpressure have
been developed to provide employees with an understanding of their responsibilities and
requirements for noise control on site.
Blast management is optimised through the following measures:
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The use of blast noise and overpressure absorption barriers to minimize noise and
blast overpressure at lease boundaries.
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Stemming of development blast holes to minimize noise and blast overpressure.
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Provision of a contact telephone number via which the public may seek information or
make a complaint, and
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Maintenance of a log of complaints, to be acted upon by the site environmental
manager in a responsive manner.
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Maintaining the Blasting Vibration and Overpressure Log.
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Continuation of the blasting vibration and overpressure monitoring program.
Blasts will be monitored for ground vibration to establish more appropriate and specific data.
Monitoring will include the time, date, charge mass, location and blasting technique used.
7.4.
Noise Measures – Operations Control Measures
The activities that have the potential to generate noise impacts are listed in Table 10 together
with a general description of the environmental management measures.
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Table 10 - Summary of Noise Mitigation Measures
Operation
Control
Earthworks
Restricted to between 7am and 7pm, any day.
Blasting
Smaller stope designs to reduce blast vibrations.
Designing blasts and arranging firing times to minimise potential community
impacts.
Prohibiting production rock blasting between 7.15pm and 6.00am
Relocated underground.
Ventilation fans
Waste and ore
stockpiles
4 m high bunding along the southern perimeter of the ROM pad
Crushing circuit
Limiting operations to between 7.00am and 7.00pm, on any day.
Enclosing the crusher and installing noise abatement bunding to the north
and south of the crusher.
Installation of noise abatement bunding along roadways.
Haulage operations
Flotation
4 m high bunding along the southern side of the haul road.
Silencers to be installed on haul trucks.
Noise suppression kits to be installed on the front end loaders.
Re-located to the north-eastern end of the site, away from residential
dwellings to the south.
Locating the SAG and ball mills behind the flotation building, shielding the
noise generated.
Locating the flotation circuit within a building.
Concentrate
Filters will be housed in a clad building.
Concentrate loading
Limiting rail shunting of rail wagons to between 7.00am and 6.00pm, on any
day.
Installation of overlapping 4 m bunds at the northern side of the rail wagon
container storage area to shield Crystal Street residences.
Full enclosure of all conveyors and transfer points prior to the milling circuit.
Traffic movement
Processing plant
Grinding circuit
Conveyors
7.5.
Cultural/Indigenous Heritage Control Measures
The development of a Conservation Management Plan will provide a strategic framework for all
heritage items located on CML7 and under the control of BHOP. The Plan will be based on the
principles of the Burra Charter, and developed in consultation with the Office of Environment
and Heritage and the BHCC.
Other control measures adopted include:

The remnant timber square-set stopes in the northern section of the western wall of the
Kintore Pit will be retained in situ where possible.
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The remnant timber stopes in the lower portion of the Kintore Pit access way will be
retained and protected in situ if possible.
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7.6.
Works will cease immediately upon the discovery of any indigenous or non-indigenous
relics and the OEH and the NSW Heritage Office will be notified. Work will only recommence following clearance by appropriate authorities.
Water Management, Sediment and Erosion Control Measures
BHOP has a Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) which addresses surface water and erosion
control. The goal of the SWMP is to retain stormwater runoff from a 100 year ARI rainfall event
from all active mine areas. The primary water control feature of the SWMP is the provision of
small ponds / storages spread throughout the Rasp Mine that temporarily hold surface water
runoff. Due to high evaporation rates this runoff evaporates in a relatively short period
following storm events. This arrangement prevents runoff from leaving the active mine site and
allows the suspended particles to settle in the ponds /storages allowing better management of
contaminated sediment on site. This Plan will:
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Outline the site’s water balance detailing water sources, use and management.
Provide water storage areas designed to prevent discharges of surface waters from the
new active mine areas including the processing plant and rail siding.
Minimise disruption to mining activities and provide a safe working environment.
Identify erosion and sediment control measures.
Outline a water monitoring program, including parameters to be monitored, for:
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water from mine dewatering
groundwater locations to the east of TSF1
surface water represented by Horwood Dam
water captured by the toe drains of the tailings storage facility
water seepage from the tailings storage facility and
the background local groundwater system
Detailed design for the relocated processing plant and rail siding have recently been completed
and will now be incorporated into the updated Water Management Plan.
7.7.
Traffic Management Control Measures
A Traffic Management Plan has been prepared in consultation with the RTA and BHCC.
Consistent with the Project Approval the Plan focuses on traffic management during
construction of the Project, particularly in relation to access and egress from the site. The Plan
forms part of the Construction Environment Management Plan. This Plan has now been updated
for operations.
BHOP will maintain at least 66 car parking spaces on site at all times.
BHOP has consulted with the RTA and BHCC in regards to modifications required at Eyre Street
for site access and has established spaces for B-Doubles and semitrailers to park on site and
avoid parking in Eyre Street.
Where access is required to Holten Drive BHOP will consult with RTA and BHCC over its use.
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BHOP prepared a Dilapidation Report for roads that may be impact during the construction
period and submitted to BHCC. A subsequent report will be repeated following construction and
any repairs undertaken, at BHOP cost, and following consultation with the RTA and BHCC.
7.8.
Environmental Monitoring
The environmental monitoring program at the Rasp Mine includes noise and blast monitoring,
air monitoring for dust and lead bearing dust, and groundwater monitoring around the tailings
storage facilities.
Monitoring protocols have been established describing the roles, responsibilities, procedures,
recording and reporting requirements for this monitoring.
Monitoring results are provided to department managers assisting in identifying areas for
improvement, included in annual environment reports to government agencies and are
summarised on the Rasp Mine website.
Monitoring records will be kept for a minimum of 4 years.
Appendix C provides a summary of the monitoring program.
8.
Community Consultation, Complaints and Dispute Resolution
8.1.
Consultation
BHOP has established a communication forum with local major stakeholders. This forum assists
in developing constructive relationships and promoting a higher level of understanding between
the parties.
The aims of this forum are to:
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Keep stakeholders informed of the Project and its progress;
Maximise the level of accurate information provided to stakeholders;
Engage in meaningful dialogue to source ideas and opinions;
Identify potential issues and collect stakeholder views;
Obtain and provide feedback;
Listen to and acknowledge stakeholder concerns; and
Broaden a higher level of knowledge about the Project with stakeholders.
Members of this Community Consultative Group include representatives from:
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Greater Western Area Health Service;
Chamber of Commerce;
local union organisations;
Outback Area Consultative Committee;
Flying Doctor Service;
Broken Hill City Council
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 Aboriginal community; and
 South Broken Hill residents.
The Consultative Group meets at least twice per year, or as required and when members are
available. Presentations are provided outlining current and proposed activities at the Rasp Mine
and environmental performance, including monitoring results. Feedback is sought from
members and the groups they represent.
8.2.
Communication
In addition to the Community Consultative Group BHOP provides advice of activities through a
newsletter which is distributed by a letter box drop to local neighbours.
BHOP has also established a website for the Rasp Mine and consistent with the Project Approval
conditions makes copies of the following publicly available:
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BHOP Environment Policy;
EAR and accompanying studies;
Response to submissions received for the EAR;
PPR and accompanying studies;
Response to submissions received for the PPR;
Project Approval;
BHOP Statement of Commitments;
Complaints register;
Monitoring data required under the Project Approval conditions, and when approved
Environment management strategies, plans and programs required under the Project
Approval conditions.
Annual environmental reviews of the Rasp Mine and independent audits together with BHOP’s
response to any recommendations made will also be posted on this website.
8.3.
Community Complaints and Dispute Resolution
A complaint may be made in writing or by telephone.
All complaints are to be immediately passed to the Community Liaison Officer who shall record
the complaint on the Complaints Form and in the Complaints Register.
Where this person is not on site, complaints shall be passed to the most senior manager of the
Rasp Mine who shall:
(i) Record the complaint on the Complaints Form,
(ii) Notify the Community Liaison Officer as soon as possible, and
(iii) Forward the Complaints Form to the Community Liaison Officer to record in the
Complaints Register and follow up actions and feedback.
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Where Rasp Mine personnel are not on site, the Site Duty Supervisor shall be responsible for
recording information and determining:
(i) If the environmental issue can be the result of any activities carried on at the Rasp Mine
or on behalf of BHOP
(ii) The seriousness of the complaint,
(iii) If the complaint can be easily resolved,
(iv) The action to be taken, and
(v) The need to immediately notify the Community Liaison Officer.
Where action is taken by the Site Duty Supervisor notification must be made to the Community
Complaints Officer as soon as possible on the next working day. In these cases the Site Duty
Supervisor will be responsible for collecting information from the complainant and completing
the Complaints Form and forwarding this form to the Community Liaison Officer.
Information about the environmental issue and the complaint are recorded in the Complaints
Register and reported internally to senior management (BHOP and CBH) and to external
government agencies (OEH, DRE, BHCC and/or DoPI) and when required.
In the event of a disagreement between BHOP and a member of the community, the Community
Liaison Officer and Environmental Coordinator, and as necessary the BHOP Operations Manager
and / or CBH Chief Operations Manager and Managing Director, will work to resolve the issue.
Where necessary external assistance may be sought to resolve the issue, this may include the
Community Consultative Group, technical expertise and/or local government agencies.
9.
Environmental Emergency Response
BHOP has an Emergency Response Plan that was developed primarily for safety and extends to
environmental emergencies. This Plan outlines organisational responsibilities, actions, reporting
requirements (both internal and external) and resources available to enable an effective and timely
response to emergency situations.
The emergency situations have been identified through a risk assessment process.
Rasp Mine personnel are trained in emergency response procedures which are reinforced through tool
box talks and participation in emergency training scenarios.
Site procedures also address spill response to ore, concentrate and hydrocarbon spills.
10.
Compliance and Auditing
Compliance with all approvals, plans and procedures is the responsibility of all personnel and
contractors employed on or in association with the Rasp Mine with the Operations Manager holding
overall accountability.
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Departments are responsible for undertaking regular audits and inspections which are verified by the
Environment Coordinator. The Environment Coordinator assists in identifying any remediation /
rectification work required, and areas of actual or potential non-compliance.
Any non-compliance or potential non-compliance with regulations, licences or approvals are reported
to the relevant authority, together with details of the corrective actions taken to avoid future
occurrences.
Non-compliances with the requirements of the Rasp Mine EP Licence are reported each year via the
Annual Return.
A review the Rasp Mine’s compliance with all conditions of the Project Approval, mining lease and all
other approvals and licences is undertaken yearly as part of the Annual Environment Management
Report (AEMR) submitted to Mineral Resources. The AEMR is also provided to BHCC, relevant
government agencies, and will be provided to the Director General – Department of Planning and
Infrastructure as a condition of approval to provide an annual environment performance report.
Additionally, an independent environmental audit will be undertaken by the end of December 2011
and then once every three years and the report submitted to the Director-General – Department of
Planning and Infrastructure. The independent audit will be undertaken by an appropriately certified
auditor in accordance with ISO 19011:2002 “Guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Systems
Auditing” and ISO 14011 or equivalent updated versions of these guidelines. This report and BHOP’s
response to any recommendations shall also be posted on the Rasp Mine website.
11.
Review
The EMS will be reviewed biennially or where there are significant changes to the site’s operations.
The annual review will reconsider the risks presented by waste, options to reduce the waste
generated, changes in reuse and recycling local opportunities.
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Appendix A - Project Approval
Appendix B - Revised Statement of Commitments
Appendix C- Summary of Environment Monitoring Program
EPA ID
BHOP ID
Environment
Factor
1
Vent Shaft
Dust
2
Dust
3
Process
Enclosure/
Baghouse
Stack
D1
4
5
Parameter
Frequency
Location
- Oxides of Nitrogen (as NO2)
-Total solid particles (TSP)
- Volatile organic compounds
- Sb, As, Cd, Pb, Hg, Be, Cr,
Co, Mn, Ni, Se, V
- Total solid particles (TSP)
- Total - Sb, As, Cd, Pb, Hg,
Be, Cr, Co, Mn, Ni, Se, V
Real time
Ventilation
Shaft
Real time
Process
Plant
Enclosure
Dust
Insoluble solids, Lead
Monthly
D2
D3
Dust
Dust
Insoluble solids, Lead
Insoluble solids, Lead
Monthly
Monthly
6
D4
Dust
Insoluble solids, Lead
Monthly
7
8
D5
D6
Dust
Dust
Insoluble solids, Lead
Insoluble solids, Lead
Monthly
Monthly
9
D7
Dust
Monthly
10
TSP-HVAS
Dust
Every 6 days
11
Dust
Every 6 days
Silver Tank
Dust
PM10, Lead on filter paper
Every 6 days
13
PM10HVAS1
PM10HVAS2
TEOM 1
Insoluble solids
Lead
Total Suspended Particulate,
Lead on filter paper
PM10, Lead on filter paper
St Johns
Enclosure
Block 10 Hill
Thompsons
Shaft
Brown’s No 1
Residence
Silver Tank
Casuarina
Ave
Blackwood
Pit
Silver Tank
Dust
PM10, Wind Speed/Direction
Continuous
14
TEOM 2
Dust
PM10, Wind Speed/Direction
Continuous
29
SW2, SW3
Surface
Water
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Na,
Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
30
SW4
Surface
Water
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Na,
Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
31
SW5
Surface
Water
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Na,
Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
32
SW1
Surface
Water
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Na,
Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
When contain
water (at least
2 per 12 mths)
When contain
water (at least
2 per 12 mths)
When contain
water (at least
2 per 12 mths)
When contain
water (at least
Blackwood
Pit
Essential
Water
Enclosure
Blackwood
Pit
S31-1, S312
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BHOP ID
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SW6, SW7
Surface
Water
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Na,
Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
34
SW8
Surface
Water
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Na,
Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
35
Surface
Water
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Na,
Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
Surface
Water
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Na,
Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
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Upstream
Monitoring
Location 1
Downstream
Monitoring
Location 2
GW01
Groundwater
38
GW02
Groundwater
39
GW3
Groundwater
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
40
GW4
Groundwater
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
Quarterly
41
GW5
Groundwater
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
Quarterly
42
GW6
Groundwater
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
Quarterly
43
GW7
Groundwater
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
Quarterly
44
GW8
Groundwater
Quarterly
45
GW9
Groundwater
46
GW10
Groundwater
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
47
GW11
Groundwater
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
Quarterly
48
GW12
Groundwater
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
Quarterly
49
GW13
Groundwater
Quarterly
50
GW14
Groundwater
51
GW15
Groundwater
52
GW16
Groundwater
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
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2 per 12 mths)
When contain
water (at least
2 per 12 mths)
When contain
water (at least
2 per 12 mths)
When flowing
(at least 2 per
12 mths)
When flowing
(at least 2 per
12 mths)
Quarterly
Location
S9B-1, S9B2
Horwood
Dam
Creek near
airport
Creek
crossing on
Menindee Rd
Mt Hebbard
Quarterly
Mt Hebbard
Quarterly
Roadside to
Horwood
Dam
Roadside to
Horwood
Dam
Roadside to
Horwood
Dam
Roadside to
Horwood
Dam
Roadside to
Horwood
Dam
Eyre Street
Dam
Eyre Street
Dam
Adjacent to
Eyre Street
Dam
Adjacent to
Blackwood
Pit
Adjacent to
Blackwood
Pit
Near existing
slag heap
Near existing
slag heap
Near rail load
out facility
Near Ryan
Street/ S49
Quarterly
Quarterly
Quarterly
Quarterly
Quarterly
Broken Hill Operations Pty Ltd – Rasp Mine
Environment Management Strategy
BHO-ENV-SYS-001
EPA ID
BHOP ID
Environment
Factor
Parameter
Frequency
53
Shaft 7
discharge
Groundwater
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
Quarterly
54
Kintore Pit
discharge
Groundwater
pH, EC, TDS, SO4, Cl, Ca,
Mg, Na, Fe, Cd, Pb, Mn, Zn
Quarterly
-
R1
Noise
Leq, 15min/Lperiod
Continuous
A1
N1
Noise
Quarterly
A3
N4
Noise
A12
N6
Noise
A13
N5
Noise
A14
N3
Noise
V1
V1
V2
V2
V3
V3
Airblast
Overpressure
& Ground
Vibration
Airblast
Overpressure
& Ground
Vibration
Airblast
Overpressure
& Ground
Vibration
Leq, 15min/Day
Leq, 15min/Evening
Leq, 15min&Lmax/Night
Leq, 15min/Day
Leq, 15min/Evening
Leq, 15min&Lmax/Night
Leq, 15min/Day
Leq, 15min/Evening
Leq, 15min&Lmax/Night
Leq, 15min/Day
Leq, 15min/Evening
Leq, 15min&Lmax/Night
Leq, 15min/Day
Leq, 15min/Evening
Leq, 15min&Lmax/Night
dB
mm/ second
Location
From Shaft 7
collected in
S22
From mine
dewatering
collected in
S22
Blackwood
Pit
Piper Street
North
Quarterly
Adjacent to
322 Eyre St
Quarterly
500 Crystal
St
Quarterly
Quarterly
West of
Quarry
entrance
Resident 18
Continuous
Silver Tank
dB
mm/ second
Continuous
Scrap metal
yard Crystal
Street
dB
mm/ second
Continuous
Air Express
yard
Uncontrolled Document When Printed