
Ravenswood Expansion Project
Location
Queensland, Australia
Carpentaria Gold operates the Ravenswood Gold Mine 150 kilometres southwest of Townsville. The Ravenswood Expansion Project expands production from the Ravenswood Gold Mine through the development of two additional pits. The Sarsfield Expansion Project recommences mining in the Sarsfield Pit and extends the Nolans Pit floor. The Buck Reef West Project recommences mining at the decommissioned Buck Reef West mine pit
SLR was engaged to Project Manage the environmental approvals of the Sarsfield Expansion Project and the Buck Reef West Project. The Environmental Approvals (EA) were delivered through two separate EA amendment Applications.
Key tasks for the delivery of the EA Amendments included:
- Development of the Project Approvals Strategy
- Delivery of a Technical Workshop Program with key regulatory agencies
- Delivery of Technical Studies including, soils, surface water, ground water, air quality, noise, ecology and cultural heritage
- Negotiating conditions of approval within key regulatory agencies