Slide 1: Dubbo Zirconia Project Pink-tailed Worm-Lizard
Dubbo Zirconia Project Pink-tailed Worm-Lizard Natalie Chapman Corporate Communications Manager Alkane Resources
Slide 2: Alkane Resources: Focused on NSW Central West
GX ALKAN RESOURCES LTD Focused on NSW Central West Multi-commodity company Alkane Strategy Strategic relationships Community & environmentally responsible © 2015 Alkane Resources Ltd N
Slide 3: Central West NSW
Central West NSW Peak Hill Gold Mine 1996 - 2005 Tomingley Gold Operations Production commenced 2014 Dubbo Zirconia Project Pre-construction © 2015 Alkane Resources Ltd 3
Slide 4: These products are everywhere..
These products are everywhere.. Renewable energy Energy efficient lighting Auto - emissions Auto – fuel efficiency Health Electronics Smart technologies Aerospace © 2015 Alkane Resources Ltd 4
Slide 5: DZP Discovery and Development
DZP Discovery and Development Recognition Exploration Resource Process • 1960’s • Drill holes 1990 • 1999-2002 Development • Initial drilling • Preliminary • Mini pilot plant • Metallurgy 2006 1983 for Cu-Au metallurgical - present work • Feasibility study Demonstration EIS Offtake Next steps… Pilot
Slide 6: Prof David Goldney
Prof David Goldney http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/782114/water-special-the-reaction-from-bathurst/ © 2015 Alkane Resources Ltd 6
Slide 7: Pink-tail Worm lizard
Pink-tail Worm lizard © 2014 Alkane Resources 7
Slide 8: Geology, Resources & Reserves
Geology, Resources & Reserves Jurassic aged trachyte lava or sub-volcanic intrusive Largely homogenous ore body PTWL lives under loosely embedded rock on the eastern half of the ore body © 2015 Alkane Resources 8
Slide 9: Close but not quite home
Close but not quite home © 2015 Alkane Resources Ltd 9
Slide 10: Known natural habitat
Known natural habitat © 2014 Alkane Resources 10
Slide 11: Prime PTWL Habitat
Prime PTWL Habitat © 2015 Alkane Resources Ltd 11
Slide 12: Engaging Local Field Naturalists
Engaging Local Field Naturalists © 2015 Alkane Resources Ltd 12
Slide 13: PTWL Plan of Management
PTWL Plan of Management © 2015 Alkane Resources Ltd 13
Slide 14: Monitoring artificial habitats
Monitoring artificial habitats © 2015 Alkane Resources Ltd 14
Slide 15: Checking the tiles
Checking the tiles © 2014 Alkane Resources 15
Slide 16: Recording species & conditions
Recording species & conditions © 2014 Alkane Resources 16
Slide 17: Habitat assessment tool
Habitat assessment tool © 2014 Alkane Resources 17
Slide 18: Ongoing monitoring and relocation
Ongoing monitoring and relocation © 2014 Alkane Resources 18
Slide 19: Mine modifications to accommodate PTWL
Mine modifications to accommodate PTWL
Slide 20: Biodiversity – Flora
Biodiversity – Flora • Comprehensive field surveys across 3,000Ha. • Three Endangered Ecological Communities. • Avoid, Minimise, Mitigate, Offset Principle. • Biodiversity Offset Area (1,021ha). • Integrated land management plan includes farming
Slide 21: Biodiversity – Fauna
Biodiversity – Fauna • Comprehensive field surveys. • 185 Species. • 28 threatened species. • Pink-tailed Worm-lizard. Plan of Management. Habitat augmentation and extension.
Slide 22: Biodiversity – Offset Strategy
Biodiversity – Offset Strategy • Compliance with NSW and Commonwealth Offset Policies. • Conserves regionally significant vegetation on Dowds Hill. • Habitat Linkage. • Conservation and improvement of threatened fauna habitat. • 240ha of Pink-tailed Worm-lizard habitat.
Slide 23: Project Learnings
Project Learnings Critical for environmental assessment to be conducted early with rigour to identify cryptic species early Use a holistic approach – engage multi- disciplinary experts and the local environmental community Mining can protect and conserve vulnerable species in perpetuity. © 2015 Alka