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| Resource: |
Copper-Uranium-Silver-Gold (Cu-U-Ag-Au) | |
| Company: |
BHP Billiton | |
| Status: | Underground mine operating; proposed Olympic Dam expansion to include the construction and operation of an open pit mine | |
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Mining operation: |
Australia's largest underground mine | |
| Location: | 560 km north of Adelaide | |
| Tenement information: |
Tenement label: SML1 Download preset map showing location of tenement via the South Australian Resources Information Geoserver (SARIG). [Note: Optimal performance for SARIG is provided by Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari browsers] | |
| The deposit: |
A multi-mineral ore body:
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Resource estimates and production estimates: |
Resource estimates and production statistics for South Australian major operating and approved mines (.pdf 48.8kb) | |
| Approval process: |
The proposed Olympic Dam ExpansionAn agreement has been signed to amend the existing Roxby Downs Indenture to enable the construction and operation of the multi-billion dollar Olympic Dam expansion project. A Bill to ratify the amendments to the Identure will now be introduced to both Houses of Parliament. Frequently asked questions about the Indenture The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Olympic Dam Expansion, submissions made, BHP Billiton's response document and government assessment reports available can be downloaded from www.olympicdameis.sa.gov.au | |
| Documents and reports: |
Special water licences
Environmental reports and documentationDocuments submitted by BHP Billiton outlining programs for the protection, management and rehabilitation of the environment.
Environmental Management and Monitoring Reports
Great Artesian Basin Wellfields Reports
Other publicly available documents and reports can be accessed via the South Australian Resources Information Geoserver (SARIG) (opens in new window). Uranium incident reportsSouth Australia's uranium mines and processing facilities are required to report incidents involving the unplanned release of radioactive process materials, radioactive liquids or radioactive wastes associated with the physical and chemical processing of uranium ores, following Standard criteria and procedures. Olympic Dam uranium incident reports
For a copy of reports in an alternative format contact Customer Services: Phone: +61 8 8463 3000 Email: resources.customerservices@sa.gov.au |