Northern Silica project
Project overview*
EIS status | EIS active |
Description | Greenfield silica sand mine and processing plant producing up to 5 million tonnes per annum of silica sand product for export, for up to 25 years. |
Proponent | Northern Silica Pty Ltd, controlled by Diatreme Resources Ltd |
Location/s | 30 km north of Hope Vale and 200 km north of Cairns. Map |
Local government/s | Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council and Cook Shire Council |
Investment | Up to $534.8 million |
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Construction start date | 2025 |
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* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.
Environmental impact statement (EIS) process
Date | Activity |
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Currently | Draft terms of reference for EIS and comments being assessed. |
3 June to 8 July 2024 | Draft terms of reference ( 883.9 KB) for EIS public consultation. |
12 January 2024 | Gazettal ( 246 KB) of 'coordinated project' declaration. |
29 November 2023 | Application, including initial advice statement ( 16.6 MB) submitted. |
14 June 2023 | Australian Minister for the Environment and Water decided the project is a ‘controlled action’. |
Further information
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Last updated: 09 Jul 2024