Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee - Abterra

Broula Mine Community Consultative CommitteeMinutes of meeting held on 7 th June 2012Japanese Garden Function Hall, CowraPRESENT:Jeannette MontgomeryHarold MontgomeryBrian WalkerNorma WalkerMargaret ShelleyFrank ShelleyAnn WhittleJason Cross (CWT)Felipe Carvalho (Normet)Desmond Young (Abterra)Charisse Jones (CMC)Steve Radford (CMC)Kevin HazellJohn McKayRohan McKayMichelle WalkerGlen Oakley (Cowra Shire Council)Mike Foster (Cowra Shire Council)Pat Charnock (Cowra Bus Service)Ian Jones (CMC)Peter Slattery (CMC)Rahul Goel (Abterra)Edman Wong (Abterra)Jaffe Lau (Abterra)APOLOGIESRobyn HazellCONFIRMATION OF MINUTESMinutes of the previous meeting held 21 st February 2012 were confirmed.No further comments on the minutes.MATTERS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MINUTESNilMine OperatorSteve Radford greeted everyone and introduced himself and his company, ‘Consolidated Mining& Civil’ to the meeting, as the Mine Operator.The following points were outlined in detail:Broula Structure‣ Abterra was introduced as the leasee of the mine site after purchase of the mine fromTed Ambler‣ January this year CMC was approached by Ted Ambler / Abterra to operate the BroulaMine Site.‣ Normet and CWT were also introduced to the meeting as stakeholders in the project.‣ The mine project is gazetted by the Department of Primary Industries and CMC isworking to the MOP related to this site.1 Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee Meeting – held 7 th June 2012

CMC Background and Capabilities‣ Consolidated Mining & Civil was established in 1911 by Steve’s grandfather LesRadford.‣ Steve has 38 years in the industry, with knowledge and experience in open cut,underground and mineral sands mining. His companies also have experience inquarrying, heavy haulage, and earthmoving as well as crushing and screening.‣ The companies employ over 350 people and operate over 525 pieces of equipment.‣ Steve has a special interests and personal environmental projects continuing in BrokenHill, so rehabilitation issues are most welcome and contacts can be provided.Scope and Projection‣ Consolidated Mining & Civil are aware of the past problems and successes in relation tothe mine site.‣ Overburden is being mined at the moment‣ In 4-6 weeks it is expected that ore will be processed, sampled and be sent to the ports.‣ CWT are currently ascertaining the best options to manage the mine with regards totransportation of ore, involving minimal impact to the community and to benefit Cowra.‣ Discussions with Cowra Council continue with transport routes and also possibilities ofrail links to be investigated.‣ Outcomes will depend upon strategy being employed and stakeholders becomingengaged in the process.‣ Mining future – Robin Rankin from Bowral has been engaged to assess the quality of theore.Timing and Scheduling‣ Production will be active on site within a 6 week timeframe.‣ Primary crusher has arrived on site and a secondary crusher and screen will be arrivingsoon.‣ Work now is on trialling and sampling of the ore.‣ It is expected that enough material to be shipped will be transported by the end of July.Project Variations‣ Variations in the project won’t compromise the community.Project Planning‣ Past decisions on the project were influenced by the GFC.‣ Local employees and infrastructure are to be used where possible.‣ 10 Staff on site live locally and CMC intends to use their own trucks with locals to drive.‣ It is proposed that 3 trucks will cart ore from the site to a terminal, with the potential of10-25 new jobs.‣ Mike Foster (Council) advised every job on the mine equals 1.8 extra jobs (min) locally.‣ CMC is passionate to work with Council and the Community,2 Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee Meeting – held 7 th June 2012

Permits and Approval Variations‣ It was noted from previous minutes that variations agreed to in principle by thecommittee had never been followed by a DA.‣ Currently the mine is working to the MOP, so no changes have been made.‣ CMC wished to be pro-active, therefore previous minutes will be revisited with the newcommittee.‣ Glen Oakley (Council) after questions from Kevin Hazell and Jeannette Montgomery,affirmed that any variations need to be worked out and followed through the correctchannels with respect to development consents, EIS and the MOP.‣ Transportation is continuing to evolve.DPI‣ Ron Dillen has approved CMC as the nominated mine contractor.‣ CMC’s obligations are to the EPA, DPI, Local Government and the MOP, complaints andthe facilitation of the CCC.EPA‣ A second EPA report has been completed with a review of this on 13 th June‣ CMC is involved in cleaning silt traps, monitoring wind, dust, water, noise and vibration.‣ Plans are for CMC to set up a website with information, with weekly and monthly reportsto Abterra.COMMITTEE MEMBERS‣ Jeannette Montgomery suggested that the committee should have a community view ofthe project, being involved and ensuring that everyone was happy.‣ Steve Radford tabled copies of the NSW Department of Planning – Guidelines forEstablishing and Operating Community Consultative Committees for Mining Projects.‣ CMC/Abterra wish to adopt these guidelines, and create a constructive, professional andtransparent committee with quarterly meetings proposed.‣ Steve Radford suggested that members should be elected voted or volunteer.‣ The following people were nominated for the positions as follows:Jeannette Montgomery - chairpersonNominated – Kevin Hazell seconded – Ann Whittle carriedHarold Montgomery – community representativeNominated – Kevin Hazell seconded – Margaret Shelley carriedKevin Hazell – community representativeNominated – Margaret Shelley seconded – Ann Whittle carriedAnn Whittle – community representativeNominated – Margaret Shelley seconded – Michelle Walker carriedGlen Oakley – Council representativeIan Jones – CMCPeter Slattery – CMC3 Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee Meeting – held 7 th June 2012

Steve Radford – CMCCharisse Jones – Minutes secretaryCOWRA COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND INTERACTION‣ Steve Radford raised the possibility of a fund being set up so the mine can assist thecommunity in sponsorship, such as environmental projects, clubs, committees etc.‣ Private due diligence will ensure the best outcomes.‣ A short memo can be used to have issues raised, including opportunities in assistancefor government grants or assistance in other projects.‣ Mike Foster noted that there was a grants officer at council to assist also.MINE CONTACT NUMBER‣ John McKay and Kevin Hazell highlighted a lack of information and communication as aproblem in the past, adding that Peter had improved this.‣ Steve Radford responded by reaffirming the intention of partnerships and team workand nominated Ian Jones (0407 117 549) to the meeting as a contact regarding mineproblems.‣ He also made the point that UHF channel 35 can be used to contact Ian, and that aUHF was provided at the recently moved site office for anyone wishing to contact Ian viathis method.‣ Second point of contact was nominated as Peter Slattery (0418 858 486) and third wasCharisse Jones 10 – 2 Mon – Fri (08 8088 2688)ROAD TRANSPORT PROTOCOL‣ Talks with council and Mike Foster and Bill West have taken place regardingtransportation alternatives with minimal impacts.‣ Haulage trucks are not proposed for about 3 weeks.‣ Jeannette Montgomery asked about notation of number plates.‣ Steve Radford advised that although number plates are not one of the methods usedother information would be gathered for identification including unit numbers, timenotations, tare weights and gross weights.ROAD TRANSPORT ROUTES‣ The meeting was advised by Steve Radford that Highway 81 (Booroowa Road) was theonly route at the moment.‣ A truck hub and processing site are to be developed.NOTIFICATION OF BLASTING‣ 24 hours notice will be given prior to a blast‣ Jeannette Montgomery would like notification of blasting as she is currently not on thelist.‣ Kevin Hazell has stock grazing close to the mine and would like blast notification to befaxed to him.‣ Norma Walker is happy not to be notified‣ Anyone else wishing to be notified can talk to Ian Jones to supply names and numbers,with this paperwork to be reviewed.4 Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee Meeting – held 7 th June 2012

SITE INSPECTION‣ The next meeting of the Broula Mine CCC is proposed to be on site.HOURS OF OPERATION‣ Mine operating hours continue as per the MOP.WATER MANAGEMENT‣ Peter Slattery advised that water was being held on site and the mine was increasing thecapacity of the dam on site. Water was identified as a valuable commodity for dustsuppression.SCHOOL BUS – TRANSPORT INTERACTION‣ Pat Charnock from Cowra Bus Service expressed concern regarding the two school busroutes that will travel along the same routes as heavy haulage trucks.‣ Peter Slattery advised that the previous system devised using UHF radio contactbetween the school bus and the mine site was the most workable and accurate meansof communication.‣ This process would be monitored by the two parties with improvements made asneeded.GENERAL BUSINESS‣ Yarra Creek – Kevin Hazell raised the issue of rehabilitation upstream of the TallarookRoad crossing. This has been impacted through run off and the area is subject to heavydown pours.Steve Radford affirmed that once issues were raised that a plan and points need to bemade and followed.Jeannette Montgomery asked for feedback regarding Yarra Creek from members withissues so they can be raised at the next meeting.‣ Michelle Walker advised that Flo Corkrey would like to be introduced to Ian Jones.It was a general consensus that it would be good for all to get to know Ian.Ian was more than happy to talk to residents and he can be contacted via phone or UHF.‣ Kevin Hazell thanked Steve for his communication and the outline given regarding themine site.NEXT MEETING:It was resolved that the next meeting of the Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee beheld on site at the Broula Mine Site Office, on Thursday 6 th September 2012 at 11:00am.MEETING CLOSEDThere being no further business, the meeting was closed at 1:45pm.5 Broula Mine Community Consultative Committee Meeting – held 7 th June 2012