Dugald River project
The EIS process for this project has now concluded.
Project summary
The proponent for the Dugald River project is the Minerals and Metals Group Pty Ltd (MMG). The project was previously owned by OZ Minerals Australia Limited. MMG proposed to develop a zinc, lead and silver metals mine located approximately 85km north-east of Mt Isa and 60km north-west of Cloncurry, in north-western Queensland. On 11 March 2008 Zinifex Australia Limited applied to prepare a voluntary environmental impact statement (EIS) for the project under section 70 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act). This application was approved by the department who managed the EIS of the project under Chapter 3 of the EP Act.
The EIS assessment report was issued to the proponent on 15 November 2011 and the EIS process has been completed.
Documents
- EIS assessment report 1.2 MB) (November 2011)
- Final terms of reference 499 KB) (August 2008)
- Draft terms of reference 541.2 KB) (February 2008)
- Initial advice statement describing the project 3.1 MB) (February 2008)
Further information
For further information about the EIS process for the Dugald River project, please contact the EIS Coordinator on 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or email eis@detsi.qld.gov.au.