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CCG MeetingAngaston 2nd September 2009
Mine Operation Update – Sept 2009
Eastern Area
Seed bombs on the upper levels beginning to germinate.
Tree planting continued
Mobile crusher continuing to work through reclaim material, moved to higher bench to class one road base material
Western MPL 118
Weather conditions preventing topsoil removal
Overburden material being placed and preparation for water retention dam construction
Mine Operation Update – Sept 2009
Other ABC Birkenhead product to continue for first two weeks of September
Front road upgrade program, 1st stage completed, 2nd stage commenced. On site preparation work commenced on truck wash upgrade.
Capex approval status
Sound proofing of Glass Shed compressor room - completed
Shrouding around ABC stockpiles, aggregate plant and PC1- delayed, weather conditions and availability of contractors
Jaeckeli Creek Plan remediation - commenced
Entrance reseal back to truckwash 1st Stage – completed
Entrance reseal truckwash to weighbridge - commenced
Truckwash upgrade - commenced
Dust monitoring equipment – ordered waiting delivery
Awaiting response on noise mitigation measures with neighbours
Successful pre-split blast trial
Viewing platform – approval from our insurer & needs to be put to FY 11 capital program with council agreement
Open day on 20/9/09 – advertising in newsletter and local papers
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GL Compressor Shed Insulation
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GL Compressor Shed Insulation
Mine Operation Update – Sept 2009
Other
Dust study on respirable quartz content of dust due for completion in September
Temporary wheel wash under trial
Mine Planning continuing – see separate presentation
Trucks now arriving for 6.00 am gate opening for NEXY and most other trucks for 6.30 am start
Intersection design agreed with council for upgrade of existing intersection
MOP/MARP preparation for whole site commenced
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Mine Operation Update
MPL 118 Development
Topsoil removal hampered by adverse weather conditions
539,000 tonnes topsoil removed to date
Overburden 653,000 tonnes placed in area
Agreement from PIRSA for change in lease conditions
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Remediation/ Vegetation Activity
Eastern MPL 75
August Activity
Weed control spraying
Kangaroo feed station established
Re- planting of YO8 failed areas
Damage repair of guards from strong winds
Assessing success of saltbush and rye grass germination
Proposed Activity
Complete YO8 planting failed areas
Complete planting on eastern slopes
Complete saltbush/shrub mix on western slopes
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Remediation/ Vegetation ActivityWestern Slope Eastern Mound
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Jaeckeli Creek
August Activityo Installation of rock trap across creek line
Grandfather treeo Removal of silt and replacement of straw bales silt trapso Weed control for seeding and sedges planting
Bird survey for base line- refer separate report
Future Activity
Complete hand removal of all commercial rubbish
Cut and swab feral trees for later removal
Remediation/ Vegetation Activity
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West MPL 118
August Activity
Installed silt interception swale base of north mound
Proposed Activity
Weed control & planting to commence
Commence seeding north mound section with ground cover mix
Private Mine PM 120 & 86
August Activity
Weed control
Relocation of some plantings on west rail embankment
Future Activity
Weed control/brush cutting
Fox baiting control total site, residents to be advised
All site activities restricted due to weather conditions
Remediation/Vegetation Activity
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Jaeckeli Creek Bird Survey
Survey work completed by C & E Potts
Survey conducted 27th August
Adelaide Rosella 2 NESTS
Blackface Cuckoo Shrike 1 Mudlark 1
Crested Topknot Pigeon 1 Crow 1
Grey Shrike Thrush 2
Juv. Australian Raven 2
Magpie 4
Magpie Lark 2
New Holland Honeyeater 4
Purple Crowned Lorikeet 2
Red Wattlebird 1
Tawny Frogmouth 2
White Plumed Honeyeater 6
Willy Wag Tail 2
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Truck Tarp Survey
Feb-09 Mar-09 May-09 Jun-09 Jul-09 Aug-09
Full Compliance 27.10% 50% 88% 68.75% 95% 98.40%
Non Compliance 60.74% 29.67% 6.50% 14.58% 2.50% 1.60%
Partial Compliance - - 5.40% 0% 0% 0%
No Facility 12.15% 20.32% - 16.60% 2.50% 0%
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TSP & PM10 Dust results August 2009
TSP Limits: 120 µg/m3`
Date TSP (µg/m3) High wind Sp (km/h) Wind direction
30/07/09 9.4 35 NNW
02/08/09 7.8 45 N
05/08/09 17.5 15 ENE
08/08/09 15.9 20 SSE to NE
11/08/09 9.9 32 NNW
14/08/09 13.3 30 ESE
17/08/09 16.5 33 NNW
PM10 Limits: 50 µg/m3
Date PM10 (µg/m3)High wind Sp
(km/h) Wind direction
30/07/09 3.4 35 NNW
02/08/09 4.0 45 N
05/08/09 7.9 15 ENE
08/08/09 11.9 20 SSE to NE
11/08/09 6.1 32 NNW
14/08/09 5.9 30 ESE
17/08/09 13.4 33 NNW
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Dust Emission Reduction Initiatives - EIP
Truckwash Upgrade - Overdue 31/7/09o Fabrication work commencedo On site preparation work completedo Major installation work to commence 14th Septembero Completion of upgrade 30th Septembero Wheelwash available for standby use
Primary Crusher Shrouding- Overdue 31/07/09o Contract let for installationo Delayed installation due to adverse weather conditions affecting safe work
practiceso Completion date w/ending 5/09/09 – subject to weather conditions
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Dust Emission Reduction Initiatives - EIP
ABC stockpile shrouding – Overdue 15/06/09o Contract leto Contractor labour availability issueo Commencing 07/09/09
Aggregate Plant Ground Sprays – Overdue 30/08/09o PLC work completedo Water lines and sprays to be installedo Completion 30th September 09
Aggregate Plant Dust Control – Overdue 30/06/09o Engineering design requiredo Consultants engaged for designo Date to be confirmed for completion
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Dust Emission Reduction Initiatives - EIP
Aggregate Plant Sand Output Dust Control– Overdue 30/06/09o Alternate sprays being investigatedo Consultant engaged to install non water based foam system
Aggregate Plant shrouding – Overdue 31/07/09o Contract let, delays due to labour availabilityo Work to commence 07/09/09
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Resurfacing of entrance 1st stage completed.
Resurfacing of entrance 2nd stage commenced, hampered by adverse weather conditions
Local contractor supplying two streetsweepers with one concentrating on internal road ex truckwash
On site work commenced for truckwash upgrade
Envirosweep to continue on current sweeping regime.
Resurfacing the road from the Truck Wash to the new weighbridge to be completed by October 2009
Drag Out and Front Road Upgrade
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Truckwash Upgrade
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Drag Out and Front Road Upgrade
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Drag Out and Front Road Upgrade
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Drag Out and Front Road Upgrade
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Drag Out and Front Road Upgrade