Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPML01188313 · NORTH QUEENSLAND TUNGSTEN PTY LTD
Minerals environmental authority EPML01188313 (NORTH QUEENSLAND TUNGSTEN PTY LTD), Granted. 125 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan P-PRCP-100951905.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- NORTH QUEENSLAND TUNGSTEN PTY LTD
- Tenures
- ML20535; ML20536; ML20537; ML20538; ML20566; ML20567; ML20576
- PRC plan
- P-PRCP-100951905 · effective 2026-07-29
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
125 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 holder of this environmental authority must comply with Schedule J - Figure 1 (Project Infrastructure Layout).
- A3
The holder of this environmental authority 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; and (d) Ensure all instruments and devices used for the measurement or monitoring of any parameter under any condition of this environmental authority are calibrated. Monitoring
- A4
Except where specified otherwise in another condition of this authority, all monitoring records or reports required by this environmental authority must be kept for a period of not less than 5 years.
- A5
An environmental monitoring program, sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority, must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented by 1 March 2028.
- A6
All analyses and tests required to be conducted under this environmental authority must be carried out by an appropriately qualified person and analysed by a laboratory that has NATA accreditation for such analyses and test, expect as otherwise authorised by the administering authority.
- A7
Monitoring and analyses required by this environmental authority must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the administering authority's latest guidelines, unless otherwise agreed by the administering authority in writing. Risk Management
- A8
The holder of this environmental authority must develop and implement a risk management system for mining activities which mirrors 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 Exceptions
- A9
The holder of this environmental authority must notify the administering authority by written notification within 24 hours, after becoming aware of any emergency or incident which results in the release of contaminants not in accordance, or reasonably expected to be not in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313
- A10
Within 10 business days following the initial notification of an emergency or incident, 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; and (c) proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the emergency or incident. Complaints
- A11
The holder of this environmental authority must record all environmental complaints received about the mining activity including the following details: (a) Name, address and contact number for complainant; (b) Time and date of complaint; (c) Reasons for the complaint; (d) Investigations undertaken; (e) Conclusions formed; (f) Actions taken to resolve the complaint; (g) Any abatement measures implemented; and (h) Person responsible for resolving the complaint.
- A12
The holder of this environmental authority must, when requested by the administering authority, undertake relevant specified monitoring within a reasonable timeframe nominated or agreed to by the administering authority to investigate any complaint of environmental harm. The results of the investigation (including an analysis and interpretation of the monitoring results) and abatement measures, where implemented, must be provided to the administering authority within 10 business days of completion of the investigation, or no later than 10 business days after the end of the timeframe nominated by the administering authority to undertake the investigation. Third Party Reporting
- A13
The holder of this environmental authority must: (a) within one (1) year of the commencement of mineral processing on the licenced place, obtain from a suitably qualified and experienced third party a report on compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority; (b) obtain further such reports at regular intervals not exceeding three (3) years from the completion of the report referred to above; and (c) provide each report to the administering authority within ninety (90) days of its completion.
- A14
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 holder of this environmental authority must: (a) comply with the amended or changed standard, policy or guideline within (2) years of the amendment or change being made, unless a different period is specified in the amended standard or relevant legislation, or where the amendment or change relates specifically to a regulated structure referred to in a condition of Schedule D of this environmental authority, the time specified in that condition; and Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 (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. Investigation
- A15
If monitoring results indicate an exceedance of any quality objectives specified in a condition of this environmental authority, the holder of this environmental authority must notify the administering authority in accordance with condition A11 and: (a) complete an investigation to identify the potential cause of the exceedance; (b) if the investigation demonstrates that the exceedance is not attributable to the mining activities, then no further action is required; or (c) if the cause of the exceedance is inconclusive or attributable to the mining activities, provide a written report to the administering authority within 3 months of the date of receiving the monitoring results showing an exceedance, outlining: (i) all pertinent details of the investigation carried out; and (ii) actions taken or planned to minimise environmental harm. Exploration
- A16
Disturbance from exploration activities carried out on the mining lease must not exceed 21 hectares.
- A17
All exploration activities carried out on the mining lease must comply with each of the Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the most recent version of "Eligibility criteria and standard conditions for exploration Condition is inconsistent with a provision of this authority, the provision of this authority will prevail. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE A Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 SCHEDULE B - AIR General
- B1
Unless authorised by this environmental authority, the release of noxious or offensive odour, dust or any other airborne contaminant resulting from the mining activity must not cause environmental harm beyond the boundary of the licensed place. Point Source Releases to Air
- B2
Releases to the atmosphere resulting from the incineration of explosives packaging must be undertaken in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure for incineration of explosives packaging required by condition B3 and must: (a) be a release from the incineration of only explosive boxes and handling material (no other wastes are permitted to be incinerated on site); (b) be from the release point shown in Schedule B - Table B1 (Point Source Release of Contaminants); (c) be in accordance with the criteria shown in Schedule B - Table B1; and (d) be directed vertically upwards, with no impedance. Schedule B - Table B1 (Point Source Release of Contaminants) Release Point Contaminant released Maximum mesh size
- B3
A Standard Operating Procedure for incineration of explosives packaging must be lodged with the administering authority at least one (1) month prior to undertaking the incineration. Dust and Particulate Matter Monitoring
- B4
Dust and particulate matter must not exceed the following levels at any sensitive or commercial place: (a) Dust deposition of 120 milligrams per square metre per day, averaged over 1 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, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of either: (i) 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 (ii) 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) 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 Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 SCHEDULE C - LAND AND REHABILITATION Land and Rehabilitation Objectives
- C1
Unless authorised by this environmental authority contaminants that will or may cause environmental harm must not be directly or indirectly released to land.
- C2
Land outside the authorised disturbance area specified in condition A2 of this environmental authority must not be disturbed or contaminated.
- C3
When carrying out the mining activity the holder of this environmental authority must: (a) avoid, minimise or mitigate (in order of preference) any impacts on areas of ecological value; (b) minimise the risk of injury, harm; or entrapment of wildlife and stock; (c) minimise disturbance to land that may otherwise result in land degradation; and (d) if significant disturbance to land is unavoidable, the holder of this environmental authority must clear vegetation in a way that maintains connectivity.
- C4
Land disturbance by mining must be progressively rehabilitated in accordance with the most recent edition of the administering authority's guideline " Rehabilitation Requirements for Mining Projects (EM1122)" to ensure areas disturbed by mining are rehabilitation to state that: (a) is non-polluting; (b) is geo-technically and geochemically stable with no subsidence or erosion gullies for at least (3) years; (c) has established groundcover to ensure erosion is minimised; (d) has established vegetation of floristic species composition found in analogue sites and which are not weed species; (e) maintenance requirements for rehabilitated land (with exception of the pit and waste rock dump) is no greater than that required for the land prior to its disturbance caused by carrying out the mining activity (ies); and (f) is safe to humans and wildlife. Biodiversity
- C5
Prior to commencement of vegetation clearing, the holder of this environmental authority must: (a) engage an appropriately qualified person to undertake a comprehensive flora survey in accordance with the latest version of the administering authority's Guidelines for Flora Survey and Assessment in Northern Queensland; and (b) provide a report, in accordance with the latest version of the administering authority's Guidelines for Flora Survey and Assessment in Northern Queensland, to the administering authority.
- C6
If the report required by condition C5 indicates the presence of prescribed native wildlife and breeding places, an appropriately qualified spotter/catcher must be engaged to work ahead of vegetation clearing. Note: This environmental authority does not authorise the taking of native wildlife or the tampering with a breeding place that is being used by prescribed native wildlife to incubate or rear the animal's offspring.
- C7
In the event of identification of rare or threatened species on the licensed place, a diagrammatic representation of the species occurrence relative to the mining activity together with a management and monitoring strategy for species conservation must be prepared and implemented and submitted to the administering authority. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 Biodiversity Offsets
- C8
The holder of this environmental authority must provide an offset for impacts on state significant biodiversity values, in accordance with Queensland Biodiversity Offset Policy. The biodiversity offset must be consistent with the offset identified in the Biodiversity Offset Strategy (as per condition C9) and must be provided: (a) prior to impacting on state significant biodiversity values; or (b) where a land based offset is to be provided; within twelve (12) months of the later of either or the following: (i) the date of issues of this environmental authority; or (ii) the relevant stage identified in the Biodiversity Offset Strategy submitted under condition C9; or (c) where an offset payment is to be provided, within four (4) months of the later of either of the following: (i) the date of issue of this environmental authority; or (ii) the relevant state identified in the Biodiversity Offset Strategy submitted under condition C9.
- C9
Biodiversity Offset Strategy must be developed and submitted to the administering authority thirty (30) day; or a lesser time period agreed to by the administering authority; prior to impacting on state significant biodiversity values.
- C10
If the report required by condition C8 indicates the presence of prescribed native wildlife and breeding places, an appropriately qualified spotter/catcher must be engaged to work ahead of vegetation clearing. Note: This environmental authority does not authorise the taking of native wildlife or the tampering with a breeding place that is being used by prescribed native wildlife to incubate or rear the animal's offspring. Infrastructure
- C11
All buildings, structures, mining equipment and plant erected and/or used for the mining activities must be removed from the site prior to surrender, except where agreed in writing by the administering authority and the landowner. Cover System and Rehabilitation Trials
- C12
By 1 March 2031, the environmental authority holder must commence trials to establish a suitable cover methodology and revegetation strategy on the licensed place including but not limited to the waste rock and dried process residue structure.
- C13
By 1 March 2032, and once every two (2) years thereafter, the environmental authority holder must submit a report to the administering authority detailing the findings of the cover and revegetation trials.
- C14
By 1 March 2036, the environmental authority holder must submit to the administering authority a report nominating the best performing cover system and revegetation methodology based on the results from trials required in condition C12. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE C Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 SCHEDULE D - WATER Contaminant Release to Waters
- D1
The release of contaminants to waters must: (a) only occur during flow events in the receiving waters; (b) only occur from a release points specified in Schedule D - Table D1 (Contaminant Release Points) and identified in Schedule J - Figure 2 (Contaminant Release Points); and (c) be monitored at each release point and at the monitoring frequency specified in Schedule D - Table D1 (Contaminant Release Points) for the total daily volume of water released and for each parameter specified in Schedule D - Table D3 (Receiving Water and Sediment Quality Objectives). Schedule D - Table D1 (Contaminant Release Points) Release Description of Receiving Release Point Monitoring frequency Point Release Water Location (GDA94) Easting Northing
- D2
At the time of release from the authorised release points specified in Schedule D - Table D1 (Contaminant Release Points) the water flow volume in the respective receiving water must be at a volume that provides the adequate dispersion of contaminants required to meet the quality objectives specified in Schedule D - Table
- D3
(Receiving Water and Sediment Quality Objectives) at the locations specified in Schedule D - Table D4 (Receiving Waters Monitoring Locations).
- D3
End of pipe quality objectives for water contaminated by mining activities when monitored at the location and frequency defined in Schedule D - Table D1 (Contaminant Release Points) must not exceed the release quality objectives defined in Schedule D - Table 2 (Release Quality Objectives). Schedule D - Table D2 (Release Quality Objectives) Parameter1 Release Quality Objectives (mg/L unless otherwise specified) pH (pH units) 6.02 or 20th percentile of reference site concentration, whichever is lower. 7.52 or 80th percentile of reference site concentration, whichever is higher. EC (-S/cm) 50003 Dissolved oxygen For interpretative purposes only Sulphate 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration Fluoride Default value6 or 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration Major cations For interpretive purposes only Major anions Aluminium 1.12 or 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher Arsenic4 0.262 or 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher Boron 7.42 or 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher Cadmium 0.0042 or 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher Cobalt 0.0282 or 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration Copper 0.0282 or 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is Lead higher 0.0682 or 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher Molybdenum 0.682 or 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration Nickel 0.222 or 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is Selenium higher 0.102 or 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher Tungsten 80th percentile of reference site concentration Uranium 0.012 or 20 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is Zinc higher 0.162 or 20 x or 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher Total Hardness For interpretive purposes only Total petroleum No detectable film or odour hydrocarbons 1. For water quality objectives parameters, all metals and metalloids must be measured and reported as both total (unfiltered) and dissolved (field filtered) levels.
- D4
The release of contaminants from the authorised activity to surface waters must not exceed the contaminant limits for each water quality objective stated in Schedule D - Table D3 (Receiving Water and Sediment Quality Objectives) when measured at the compliance point stated in Schedule D - Table D4 (Receiving Waters Monitoring Locations). Schedule D - Table D3 (Receiving Water and Sediment Quality Objectives) Parameter1 Water Quality Objective1 Sediment2 Quality Objective (mg/L unless otherwise specified) (mg/kg unless otherwise specified) pH (pH units) 6.03 or 20th percentile of reference site Not applicable EC (-S/cm) concentration, whichever is lower. 7.53 or 80th percentile of reference site concentration, whichever is higher. 2504 or 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher Dissolved oxygen For interpretative purposes only Sulphate 80th percentile of reference site 2 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration concentration Fluoride Default Value7 or 80th percentile of 2 x 80th percentile of reference site reference site concentration concentration Major cations For interpretive purposes only Not applicable Major anions Aluminium 0.0555 or 80th percentile of reference site 2 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher concentration Arsenic5 0.0133 or 80th percentile of reference site 706 or 2 x 80th percentile of reference concentration whichever is higher site concentration or whichever is higher Boron 0.373 or 80th percentile of reference site 2 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher concentration Cadmium 0.00025 or 80th percentile of reference 106 or 2 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher site concentration whichever is higher Cobalt 0.00143 or 80th percentile of reference 2 x 80th percentile of reference site site concentration concentration Copper 0.00143 or 80th percentile of reference 2706 or 2 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher site concentration whichever is higher Lead 0.00343 or 80th percentile of reference 2206 or 2 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration whichever is higher site concentration whichever is higher Molybdenum 0.0343 or 80th percentile of reference site 2 x 80th percentile of reference site concentration concentration Nickel 0.0113 or 80th percentile of reference site 526 or 2 x 80th percentile of reference concentration whichever is higher site concentration whichever is higher Selenium 0.0053 or 80th percentile of reference site 2 x 80th percentile of reference site
- D2
Small pond (Dam 1) adjacent to admin and 275550 8192863 storage area footprint. Upstream of Dam 2. 274147 8193786
- ED3
On small waterway, downstream of 273100.1 8193039 processing plant runoff dam. 272277 8190890 273146 8195912 On small tributary of "Northwest Creek" 272313 8195952 273148 8196100
- ED9
Small unnamed creek adjacent to
- ED10
accommodation area. Small unnamed creek adjacent to accommodation area.
- ED8
upper tributary of Campbell Creek, north- 274151.2 8194924 west of project area (Reference site for 274334 8190271 Prospect catchment). On upper West Creek, southern project
- ED11
On upper Campbell Creek. Approximately 272079 8191889 on mining lease boundary and downstream
- ED2
of Environmental Dam. 274474.8 8194176 On upper tributary of Campbell Creek, approximately 1 km from WRD eastern 275141.5 8193511 perimeter. Approximately on mining lease boundary and downstream of 273084 8193396 Environmental Dam 2. On upper tributary of Campbell Creek, southern catchment. Approximately on mining lease boundary and downstream of Environmental Dam 3. Receiving Environment Monitoring Program (REMP)
- D5
The environmental authority holder must develop and implement a Receiving Environment Monitoring Program (REMP) sufficient to monitor, identify and describe any adverse impacts to surface water environmental values, quality and flows due to the authorised mining activity. For the purposes of the REMP, the receiving environment is the waters of (Desailly Creek, North West, Central Creek, South Creek, Prospect Creek, Campbell Creek) and connected or surrounding waterways within 15km downstream of the licensed place. At minimum, the REMP must include: (a) Monitoring of all parameters specified in Schedule D - Table 3 (Receiving Water and Sediment Quality Objectives) at all locations specified in Schedule D - Table 4 (Receiving Waters Monitoring Locations) and at the following minimum frequency: (i) for receiving waters sediment quality, biannually (once at the end of the wet season and once at the end of the dry season); and (ii) or water quality of receiving waters during a release or flow event, one sample must be taken within twelve (12) hours of the event commencing. Where release or flow events have duration of greater than twenty-four (24) hours, samples must be taken daily for one (1) week and once a week thereafter until the release or flow event ceases. (b) Monitoring of suitable biological indicators of aquatic ecosystem health.
- D6
A REMP design document that addresses the requirements of the REMP must be prepared by 1 March 2028 and must be provided to the administering authority upon request.
- D7
A report outlining the findings of the REMP, including all monitoring results and interpretations must be prepared annually and made available on request to the administering authority. This must include an assessment of background reference water quality, the condition of downstream water quality compared against water quality objectives, and the suitability of current discharge limits to protect downstream environmental values. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 Groundwater
- D8
The holder of this environmental authority must not release contaminants to groundwater.
- D9
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.
- D10
Groundwater quality and water table level (m AHD) must be monitored at the locations and frequency specified in Schedule D - Table D5 (Groundwater Monitoring Locations) and identified in Schedule J - Figure 4 (Groundwater Monitoring Locations) for all parameters listed in Schedule D - Table D6 (Groundwater Quality Objectives). Schedule D - Table D5 (Groundwater Monitoring Locations) Monitoring Coordinates (GDA94) Surface Monitoring Frequency RL1 Point Easting Northing Compliance Bores2 Shallow GW1A 272085 8191889 647 8191475 8193391 Upon commencement of mining activities: One (1) sample every three (3)
- GW7
274399 844 months for groundwater quality; and
- GW10
274684 One (1) sample every month for groundwater level. 727 Deep 272085 8191884 647 Upon commencement of
- GW1
273163 8191667 677 mining activities:
- GW4
274409 8193067 737 One (1) sample every three (3)
- GW5
274399 8191475 TBA3 months for groundwater GW7A 275070 8193199 720 quality; and
- GW11
274672 8191276 801 One (1) sample every month
- GW12
for groundwater level. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 Reference Bores2 Shallow Upon commencement of mining activities: One (1) sample every three (3) months
- GW6
273682 8193477 803 for groundwater quality; and One (1) sample every month for groundwater level. Deep 272455 8193329 691 Upon commencement of
- GW2
8193477 TBA3 mining activities: GW6A 273682 One (1) sample every three (3) months for groundwater quality; and One (1) sample every month for groundwater level. 1. RL must be measured to the nearest 0.05 metres from the top of the bore casing in m AHD. 2. All groundwater monitoring bores must be constructed and operated in accordance with methods prescribed in the latest edition of the Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand manual titled Minimum Construction Requirements for Water Bores in Australia. 3. Detail to be provided to the administering authority in accordance with condition D15.
- D11
Results of monitoring of groundwater from compliance bores identified in Table D5 (Groundwater Monitoring Locations), must not exceed any of the limits defined in Table D6 (Groundwater Quality Objectives). Schedule D - Table D6 (Groundwater Quality Objectives) Parameter1 Shallow Groundwater Quality Deep Groundwater Quality Objectives (mg/L unless otherwise Objectives (mg/L unless pH (pH units) otherwise specified) EC (-S/cm) specified) Sulphate Reference site concentration Fluoride 6.0 - 7.52 Major cations Reference site concentration Major anions 2502 or 80th percentile4 of reference site Aluminium concentration whichever is higher Reference site concentration Arsenic4 80th percentile4 of reference site Boron concentration Reference site concentration Default Value5 or 80th percentile4 of reference site concentration For interpretive purposes only 0.0553 or 80th percentile4 of reference Reference site concentration site concentration whichever is higher Reference site concentration 0.0133 or 80th percentile4 of reference Reference site concentration site concentration whichever is higher 0.373 or 80th percentile4 of reference site Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 Parameter1 Shallow Groundwater Quality Deep Groundwater Quality Objectives (mg/L unless otherwise Objectives (mg/L unless otherwise specified) specified) concentration whichever is higher Reference site concentration Reference site concentration Cadmium 0.00023 or percentile4 of reference site Reference site concentration Cobalt concentration whichever is higher Copper 0.00143 or 80th percentile4 of reference Reference site concentration site concentration Lead 0.00143 or 80th percentile4 of reference Reference site concentration site concentration whichever is higher Reference site concentration Molybdenum 0.00343 o or 80th percentile4 of Reference site concentration Nickel reference site concentration whichever Reference site concentration Selenium is higher Reference site concentration Tungsten 0.0343 or 80th percentile4 of reference Reference site concentration Uranium site concentration Zinc 0.0113 or 80th percentile4 of reference site concentration whichever is higher 0.0053 or 80th percentile4 of reference site concentration whichever is higher 80th percentile4 of reference site concentration 0.00053 or 80th percentile4 of reference site concentration 0.0083 or 80th percentile4 of reference site concentration whichever is higher Total Hardness For interpretive purposes only
- D12
A Water Management Plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented by 1 March 2028. The Water Management Plan must be reviewed annually to assess the adequacy of the plan, ensure actual and potential environmental impacts are managed, and identify any necessary amendments to the plan to ensure compliance with this environmental authority. Erosion and Sediment Control
- D13
An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented, to minimise erosion, contamination of stormwater and the release of sediment to receiving waters.
- D14
Where `TBA' is referenced within Table D1 (Contaminant Release Points), details are to be provided to the administering authority prior to the construction of the relevant structures in Table D1 (Contaminant Release Points) via an environmental authority amendment application.
- D15
Where `TBA' is referenced within Table D5 (Groundwater Monitoring Locations), details are to be provided to the administering authority no later than 3 months after the construction of the groundwater monitoring bores via an environmental authority amendment application. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE D Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 SCHEDULE E - REGULATED STRUCTURES Assessment of Hazard Category
- E1
The hazard category of any structure must be assessed by a suitably qualified and experienced person: (a) In accordance with the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures; and (b) In any of the following situations: (i) Prior to the design and construction of the regulated structure; or (ii) Prior to any change in its purpose or the nature of its stored contents.
- E2
A hazard assessment report and certification must be prepared for any regulated structure assessed and the report may include a hazard assessment for more than one regulated structure.
- E3
The holder of this environmental authority must, on receipt of a hazard assessment report and certification, provide to the administering authority one paper copy and one electronic copy of the hazard assessment report and certification.
- E4
Certification must be provided by the suitably qualified and experienced person who undertook the assessment, in the form set out in the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures.
- E5
The holder of this environmental authority must take reasonable and practical measures so that each regulated structure associated with the mining activity is designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with accepted engineering standards and is fit for the purpose for which it is intended. Design and Construction of a Regulated Structure
- E6
All regulated structures must be designed by and constructed under the supervision of a suitably qualified and experienced person in accordance with the requirements of the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures.
- E7
Construction of a regulated structure is prohibited unless the holder of this environmental authority has: (a) Submitted a hazard category assessment report and certification to the administering authority; (b) Commissioned a suitably qualified and experienced person to prepare a design plan for the regulated structure; and (c) Received the certification from a suitably qualified and experienced person for the design plan and the associated operating procedures in compliance with the relevant conditions of this environmental authority.
- E8
Certification must be provided by the suitably qualified and experienced person who oversees the preparation of the design plan, in the form set out in the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures.
- E9
Regulated structures must: (a) be designed and constructed in accordance with and conform to the requirements of the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures; and (b) be designed and constructed with due consideration given to ensuring that the design integrity will not be compromised on account of: (i) floodwaters from entering the regulated structure from any watercourse or drainage line; and Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 (ii) wall failure due to erosion by floodwaters arising from any watercourse or drainage line.
- E10
The design plan for a regulated structure must include, but is not limited to: (a) certification that the design plan; (i) is in accordance with the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures, including subsidiary certifications if necessary; and (ii) addresses the requirements in condition D2-5 (b) to (h). (b) a design report which provides: (i) a description of all the documents which constitute the design plan; (ii) a statement of: a) the applicable standards including engineering criteria, industry guidelines, relevant legislation and regulatory documents, relied upon in preparing the design plan; b) all relevant facts and data used in preparing the design plan, including any efforts made to obtain necessary facts and data, and any limitations or assumptions to facts and data used in preparing the design plan; c) the hazard category of the regulated structure; and d) setting out the reasoning of the suitably qualified and experienced person who has certified the design plan, as to how the design plan provides the necessary required performance. (iii) documentation of hydrological analyses and estimates required to determine all elements of the design including volumes and flow capacities; (iv) detailed criteria for the design, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of the regulated structure, including any assumptions; and (v) design, specification and operational rules for any related regulated structures and systems used to prevent failure scenarios; (c) drawings showing the lines and dimensions, and locations of built regulated structures and land forms associated with the regulated structure; (d) consideration of the interaction of the pit design with the regulated structure design; (e) an operational plan that includes: (i) normal operating procedures and rules (including clear documentation and definition of process inputs in the Design Storage Allowance (DSA); and (ii) contingency and emergency action plans including operating procedures designed to avoid and/or minimise environmental impacts including threats to human life resulting from any overtopping or loss of structural integrity of the regulated structure. (f) a plan for the decommissioning and rehabilitation of the regulated structure at the end of its operational life; (g) details of reports on investigations and studies done in support of the design plan; and (h) any other matter required by the suitably qualified and experienced person.
- E11
Certification by the suitably qualified and experienced person who supervises the construction must be submitted to the administering authority on the completion of construction of the regulated structure, and state that: (a) the 'as constructed' drawings and specifications meet the original intent of the design plan for that Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 regulated structure; and (b) construction of the regulated structure is in accordance with the design plan.
- E12
Where a regulated structure is to be managed as part of an integrated containment system and the DSA volume is to be shared across the integrated containment system, the design and operating rules for the system as a whole must be documented in a system design plan that is certified by a suitably qualified and experienced person.
- E13
The system design plan must contain: (a) the design plans; (b) the `as constructed' plans; (c) the operational rules for each individual regulated structure that forms part of the integrated system; (d) the standards of serviceability and accessibility of water transfer equipment or regulated structures; and (e) the operational rules for the system as a whole. Operation of a Regulated Structure
- E14
Operation of a regulated structure is prohibited unless: (a) the holder of this environmental authority has submitted to the administering authority: (i) one paper copy and one electronic copy of the design plan and certification of the design plan in accordance with condition E11; (ii) a set of `as constructed' drawings and specifications; (iii) certification of those `as constructed drawings and specifications' in accordance with condition E12; and (iv) where the regulated structure is to be managed as part of an integrated containment system for the purpose of sharing the DSA volume across the system, a copy of the certified system design plan in accordance with condition E13. (b) the requirements of this environmental authority relating to the construction of the regulated structure have been met; and (c) relevant details for the regulated structure have been included in Schedule E - Table E1 (Location of Regulated Structures) and Schedule E - Table E2 (Basic Details of Regulated Structures) of this environmental authority. Schedule E - Table E1 (Location of Regulated Structures) Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Name of Regulated Description Location (GDA94 MGA Zone 54)1 Structure ML20535 Easting Northing Process Water Pond
- E15
Each regulated structure must be maintained and operated in a manner that is consistent with the current design plan, the current operational plan, and the associated certified `as constructed' drawings for the duration of its operational life until decommissioned and rehabilitated.
- E16
The holder of this environmental authority must take reasonable and practicable control measures to prevent harm to persons, livestock or wildlife through the construction and operation of a regulated structure. Reasonable and practicable measures may include, but are not limited to: (a) the secure use of fencing, bunding or screening; and (b) escape arrangements for trapped livestock and fauna. Mandatory Reporting Level
- E17
The mandatory reporting level (MRL) must be marked on a regulated structure in such a way that during routine inspections of that regulated structure, it is clearly observable.
- E18
The holder of this environmental authority must, as soon as practical and within forty-eight (48) hours of becoming aware, notify the administering authority when the level of the contents of a regulated structure reaches the MRL.
- E19
The holder of this environmental authority must, immediately on becoming aware that the MRL has been reached, act to prevent the occurrence of any unauthorised discharge from the regulated structure. Annual Inspection Report
- E20
Each regulated structure must be inspected each calendar year by a suitably qualified and experienced person.
- E21
At each annual inspection, the condition and adequacy of all components of the regulated structure must be assessed: (a) against the most recent hazard assessment report and design plan (or system design plan); (b) against recommendations contained in previous annual inspection reports; (c) against recognised regulated structure safety deficiency indicators; (d) for changes in circumstances potentially leading to a change in hazard category; Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 (e) for conformance with the conditions of this environmental authority; (f) for conformance with the `as constructed' drawings; (g) for the adequacy of the available storage in each regulated structure, based on an actual observation or observations taken after 31 May each year but prior to 1 November of that year, of accumulated sediment, state of the containment barrier and the level of liquids in the regulated structure (or network of linked containment systems); and (h) for evidence of conformance with the current operational plan.
- E22
A suitably qualified and experienced person must prepare an annual inspection report containing details of the assessment and include recommended actions to ensure the integrity of the regulated structure.
- E23
The suitably qualified and experienced person who prepared the annual inspection report must certify the report in accordance with the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures.
- E24
The holder of this environmental authority must: (a) upon receipt of the annual inspection report, consider the report and its recommendations and take action to ensure that the regulated structure will safely perform its intended function; and (b) within twenty (20) business days of receipt of the annual inspection report, notify the administering authority in writing, of the recommendations of the inspection report and the actions being taken to ensure the integrity of each regulated structure.
- E25
A copy of the annual inspection report must be provided to the administering authority upon request within ten (10) business days. Design Storage Allowance
- E26
On 1 November of each year, storage capacity must be available in each regulated structure (or network of linked containment systems with a shared DSA volume), to meet the DSA volume for the regulated structure (or network of linked containment systems).
- E27
The holder of this environmental authority must, as soon as possible and within forty-eight (48) hours of becoming aware that the regulated structure (or network of linked containment systems) will not have the available storage to meet the DSA volume on 1 November of any year, notify the administering authority.
- E28
The holder of this environmental authority must, immediately on becoming aware that a regulated structure (or network of linked containment systems) will not have the available storage to meet the DSA volume on 1 November of any year, act to prevent the occurrence of any unauthorised discharge from the regulated structure or linked containment systems. Performance Review
- E29
The holder of this environmental authority must assess the performance of each regulated structure or linked containment system over the preceding November to May period based on actual observations of the available storage in each regulated structure or linked containment system taken prior to 1 July of each year.
- E30
The holder of this environmental authority must take action to modify its water management or linked containment system so as to ensure that the regulated structure or linked containment system will perform in accordance with the requirements of this environmental authority, for the subsequent November to May period. Transfer Arrangements
- E31
The holder of this environmental authority must provide a copy of any reports, documentation and certifications prepared under this environmental authority, including but not limited to any Register of Regulated Structures, hazard assessment, design plan and other supporting documentation, to a new holder of this environmental authority and the administering authority on transfer of this environmental authority. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 Decommissioning and Rehabilitation
- E32
Prior to the cessation of the mining activity, each regulated structure must be decommissioned such that: (a) ongoing environmental harm is minimised by the regulated structure by: (i) becoming a safe site for humans and animals at the completion of rehabilitation; (ii) becoming a stable landform, that no longer contains flowable substances and minimises erosion impacts; (iii) not allowing for acid mine drainage; and (iv) being approved or authorised under relevant legislation for a beneficial use; or (v) being a void authorised by the administering authority to remain after decommissioning. (b) the regulated structure is compliant with all other relevant rehabilitation requirements of this environmental authority. Regulated Structures Location and Performance
- E33
Each regulated structure named in column 1 of Schedule E - Table E1 (Location of Regulated Structures) must be wholly located within the control points noted in columns 2 and 3 of Schedule E -Table E1 (Location of Regulated Structures).
- E34
Each regulated structure named in column 1 of Schedule E -- Table E2 (Basic Details of Regulated Structures), must be consistent with the details noted in columns 2 through to and including column 7 of Schedule E -- Table E2 (Basic Details of Regulated Structures).
- E35
Each regulated structure named in column 1 of Schedule E - Table E3 (Hydraulic Performance of Regulated Structures), must meet the hydraulic performance criteria noted in columns 2 through to and including column 4 of Schedule E - Table E3 (Hydraulic Performance of Regulated Structures). Schedule E - Table E3 (Hydraulic Performance of Regulated Structures) Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Name of Regulated Spillway Capacity Design Storage Mandatory Reporting Structure Allowance Level Process water pond TBA1 TBA1 TBA1 Run off dam TBA1 TBA1 TBA1 Waste Rock and TBA1 TBA1 TBA1 Dried Process Residue Disposal Structure 1. Detail to be provided to the administering authority in accordance with condition E36 and to be determined in accordance with the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures
- E36
Where `TBA' is referenced within Table E1 (Location of Regulated Structures), Table E2 (Basic Details of Regulated Structures) and Table E3 (Hydraulic Performance of Regulated Structures), details must be provided prior to the construction of the regulated structures via an environmental authority amendment application. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE E Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 SCHEDULE F - SEWAGE
- F1
The only contaminant permitted to be released to land is treated sewage effluent in compliance with the release limits stated in Schedule F - Table F1 (Contaminant release limits to land). Schedule F - Table F1 (Contaminant release limits to land) Contaminant Unit Release Limit Limit Type Frequency 5-day biochemical mg/L 20 Maximum Monthly oxygen demand mg/L 30 Maximum (BOD)1 mg/L 30 Maximum Monthly Total suspended Monthly solids Total Nitrogen Total Phosphorus mg/L 15 Maximum Monthly E Coli Organisms/100ml 1000 Maximum Monthly pH pH units 6.0-9.0 Range Monthly
- F2
Treated sewage effluent may only be released to land in accordance with the conditions of this approval: (a) Within the nominated area(s) identified in Schedule J - Figure 3 (Sewage Treatment Plant and Effluent Disposal); and (b) On other land for the purpose of dust suppression and/or fire fighting.
- F3
The application of treated effluent to land must be carried out in a manner such that: (a) Vegetation is not damaged (b) There is no surface ponding of effluent (c) There is no run off of effluent.
- F4
If areas irrigated with effluent are accessible to employees or the general public, prominent signage must be provided advising that effluent is present and care should be taken to avoid consuming or otherwise coming into unprotected contact with the effluent.
- F5
All sewage effluent released to land must be monitored at the frequency and for the parameters specified in Schedule F - Table F1 (Contaminants release limits to land).
- F6
The daily volume of effluent release to land must be measured and records kept of the volumes of effluent released.
- F7
When circumstances prevent the irrigation or beneficial reused of treated sewage effluent such as during or following rain events, waters must be directed to a wet weather storage or alternative measures must be taken to store/lawfully dispose of effluent.
- F8
A minimum area of three (3) hectares of land, excluding any necessary buffer zones, must be utilised for the irrigation and/or beneficial reuse of treated sewage effluent.
- F9
Treated sewage effluent must only be supplied to another person or organisation that has a written plan detailing how the user of the treated sewage effluent will comply with their general environmental duty under section 319 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 whilst using the treated sewage effluent.
- F10
Sewage treatment infrastructure must be fitted with stand-by pumps and pump-failure alarms as well as high level alarms to warn of imminent overflow. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE F SCHEDULE G - WASTE General
- G1
All general and regulated waste other than authorised under condition G2 will be removed from the licenced place to a facility that is lawfully able to accept the waste.
- G2
The only waste that can be disposed at the licenced place is waste generated from the North Queensland Tungsten Pty Ltd operation and is limited to: (a) Waste rock; (b) Dried process residue; and (c) Incinerated explosive boxes.
- G3
Unless otherwise permitted by the conditions of this environmental authority or with prior approval from the administering authority and in accordance with a relevant standard operating procedure, waste must not be burnt.
- G4
The holder of this environmental authority may burn vegetation cleared in the course of carrying out extraction activities provided the activity does not cause environmental harm at any sensitive place or commercial place. Tyre Storage and Disposal
- G5
Tyres stored awaiting disposal or transport for take-back and recycling or waste-to-energy options - must be stockpiled in volumes and managed to reduce environmental harm.
- G6
Fire prevention measures must be implemented including the removal of all combustible materials, including grass and vegetation, within a 10m radius of any tyre storage area. Waste Rock and Dried Process Residue Disposal
- G7
The holder of this environmental authority must develop and implement a waste rock and dried process residue disposal management plan. These procedures must include provisions for: (a) containment of dried process residue; (b) the management of seepage and leachates both during operation and the foreseeable future; (c) the control of fugitive emissions to air; (d) a program of progressive sampling and characterisation to identify acid producing potential and metal concentrations of dried process residue disposal; (e) maintaining records of the relative locations of any other waste stored within the dried process residue disposal; (f) rehabilitation strategy; (g) monitoring of rehabilitation, research and/or trails to verify the requirements and methods for decommissioning and final rehabilitation of dried process residue disposal, including the prevention and management of acid mine drainage, erosion minimisation and establishment of vegetation cover.
- G8
Waste rock and dried process residue disposal must not occur on the licensed place unless the environmental authority holder has submitted to the administering authority a Waste Rock and Dried Process Residue Disposal Management Plan.
- G9
The waste rock and dried process residue disposal Management Plan required in condition G10 must be independently certified by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) who has a minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated expertise in the design and rehabilitation of waste rock dumps in Queensland. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313
- G10
The waste rock and dried process residue disposal management plan must be certified by an appropriately qualified person, to ensure the plan has addressed the requirements of this environmental authority in accordance with best practice environmental management.
- G11
The wet season waste rock and dried process residue disposal structure cover must be constructed and managed to prevent the infiltration of water into the waste rock and dried process residue disposal structure. Mineral Concentrate Storage and Handling
- G12
Mineral concentrate storage, handling and loading facilities must be constructed, maintained and operated in a manner that prevents any unauthorised release of contaminants to the receiving environment. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE G Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority EPML01188313 SCHEDULE H - NOISE AND VIBRATION Noise and Vibration