BCI’s Mardie Salt & Potash Project receives favourable EPA recommendation

The Minister will now consult with other WA Government Departments before making a final decision. Environmental approval is one of the few remaining milestones on the road to BCI’s Final Investment Decision (FID).

The EPA recommendation includes 19 proposed conditions to be adhered to in the construction and operation of the Mardie Project, which are consistent with BCI’s designs, costings, and implementation plans. Where required, BCI will make minor modifications to drainage design to improve management of surface water flow, and BCI will contribute funds to the WA Government’s Pilbara Environmental Offset Fund and other research and management programs. These changes will not have a material impact on the design and economic assumptions supporting Mardie’s development.

Alwyn Vorster, BCI Minerals Managing Director, comments:

“This positive environmental assessment represents 4 years of collaboration with the EPA and evidences our systematic approach to approvals and our willingness to engage with stakeholders. Mardie’s comprehensive environmental management plans will ensure the environmental values will be appropriately managed and protected. We are confident that the Mardie ERD with associated EPA conditions are aligned with environmental best practice and will meet the expectations of the WA Government.”

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/09072021/bcis-mardie-salt-potash-project-receives-favourable-epa-recommendation/