Port Pirie - Smelter Transformation
The proposal
The proposal is for an upgrade of the existing Nyrstar smelter at Port Pirie (Mid North), primarily to reduce lead emission levels.
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
Stages and documentation are listed in chronological order, from most recent to original declaration:
| Stage of assessment process | 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 |
