The proposal
The proposal is for an upgrade of the existing Nyrstar smelter at Port Pirie (Mid North), primarily to reduce lead emission levels.
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It comprises a redevelopment of the existing sinter plant, blast furnace, acid making operations, and associated infrastructure and equipment, including any or all of these elements:
- a new stage one enclosed bath smelting furnace system to replace the current sinter plant
- a new stage one oxygen plant facility
- a new stage two enclosed bath smelting furnace system to replace the current blast furnace
- a new sulphur capture (acid plant) to replace the existing acid plant
- storage areas for mineral concentrate and raw materials
- an upgraded sea water intake cooling system and expanded cooling water discharge system
- decommissioning and/or demolition of the existing sinter plant, blast furnace, acid plant and associated infrastructure.
Assessment stages and documentation
| Stage | Date | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
Governor's Decision | 23 December 2013 | Government Gazette dated 23 December 2013, page 5268 |
Release of Assessment Report by Minister | 23 December 2013 | |
Release of response document by proponent to public and agency comments on PER document | Response document by proponent (PDF, 14212 KB) | |
Release of assessment document by proponent for public comment | 7 August 2013 | Public Environmental Report (PDF, 10665 KB) |
Release of Guidelines by Development Assessment Commission with level of assessment determined | 31 May 2013 | Guidelines for the preparation of a Public Environmental Report (PDF, 3735 KB) |
Declaration as major development | 28 February 2013 | Government Gazette dated 28 February 2013, page 569 |