South32 Ltd. · ASX:S32
South32 — Corporate Update (May 2020)
21 slides from South32's corporate update, May 6, 2020
Slide 1: Welcome to the Worsley Mine Development Community Meeting
Welcome to the Worsley Mine Development Community Meeting To allow all participants to join, we will start at 11.05am
Slide 2: Worsley Mine Development Continuing Operations Community Meeting
Worsley Mine Development Continuing Operations Community Meeting 6 May 2020
Slide 3: Check in & Ongoing Engagement
Check in & Ongoing Engagement • Meeting set up & housekeeping • Introductions • Meeting format ⎯ Feel free to ask question via the WebEx chat function at any time • Questions will be taken at the end of the presentation • We’re all in this together • COVID-19 social distancing measures likely to con
Slide 4: Agenda
Agenda Worsley Mine Development Continuing Operations 1. Introduction to South32 & Worsley Alumina 2. Environmental Approvals Update 3. Details of our Application - Timeline - Environmental Scoping Document - Technical studies 4. Questions SLIDE 4
Slide 5: Introduction to South32 & Worsley Alumina
Introduction - South32 & Worsley Introduction to South32 & Worsley Alumina Mark Worthington – Lead Corporate Affairs Worsley Alumina SLIDE 5
Slide 6: South32
South32 • We’re a global company, listed on three continents and with operations across five countries • Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people's lives now and for generations to come. • We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential
Slide 7: Worsley Alumina
Worsley Alumina iia ) Boddington
Slide 8: Boddington Bauxite Mine
Boddington Bauxite Mine Mining commenced in the early 1980’s • Bauxite deposits occur in pods that are close to the surface and about five metres thick • Crushed bauxite travels more than 50 kilometres by overland conveyor to the refinery, near Collie • Bauxite mining is a continuous process of clea
Slide 9: Environmental Approvals Update
Introduction - South32 & Worsley Environmental Approvals Update Dennis Lindgren – Lead Environment Major Projects and Approvals SLIDE 9
Slide 10: Continuing Operations
Continuing Operations • Worsley is a long-term operation with a current known ore reserve life of 15 years with further significant ore resources potentially beyond this. • South32 is seeking a consolidated assessment and approval from the Commonwealth and State for the whole of operations (future o
Slide 11: Details of our Application
Introduction - South32 & Worsley Details of our Application Tori Henderson – Specialist Environment Major Projects and Approvals SLIDE 11
Slide 12: Primary Assessment Area
PRIMARY ASSESSMENT AREA The proposal involves: Up to 5,841 ha of additional native vegetation clearing Activity on the Beds and Banks of the Hotham River Worsley Mine Bauxite Transport Contingency Bauxite - Includes multiple river crossings Development Envelope Corridor Mining Envelope Existing appr
Slide 13: Worsley Mining Development Envelope (WMDE)
Worsley Mining Development Envelope (WMDE) • Next phase of mining near Boddington • Primarily to the west and north of current mining areas • Utilise existing crushers & conveyors • Several bridges are required (roads and rivers) • No change to mining rate SLIDE 13
Slide 14: Bauxite Transport Corridor (BTC)
Bauxite Transport Corridor (BTC) • Links current mining areas to new and future mining areas • Most of the area overlaps the WMDE • Engineering work is progressing on the mode of transport for the longer term SLIDE 14
Slide 15: Contingency Bauxite Mining Envelope (CBME)
Contingency Bauxite Mining Envelope (CBME) • Will provide a supply of bauxite close to the refinery • Back up for significant unplanned events impacting the conveyor (eg bushfire) • Includes minor works to the Refinery area SLIDE 15
Slide 16: Timeline – towards approval
Timeline – towards approval Step Referral Submitted April 2019 EPA (State Regulator) DAWE (Federal Regulator) Final Environmental Scoping Document Approved Feb 2020 Draft Environmental Review Document (ERD) to be submitted to EPA July 2020 EPA provides comments on draft ERD (6 weeks) Aug 2020 Re
Slide 17: Environmental Scoping Document (ESD)
Environmental Scoping Document (ESD) • What is an ESD? • Approved on 7th Feb 2020 • Document prepared by the EPA in consultation with Worsley and other Decision Making Authorities • Defines the form, content, timing and procedure of the Environmental Review • Outlines the expectations for Environmen
Slide 18: Key Environmental Factors
Key Environmental Factors 5,841 ha Impacts on Fauna Habitats Impacts to the Hotham River and Native Vegetation Clearing due to Native Vegetation Clearing Local Groundwater Resources Technical studies undertaken by: Technical studies undertaken by: Technical studies undertaken by: Mattiske Consulting
Slide 19: Key Environmental Factors
Key Environmental Factors Impacts associated with disturbance Dust & Noise, Visual Amenity and Heritage and rehabilitation of soils. Greenhouse Gases (salinity, erosion, ASS, contamination and closure) Technical studies undertaken by: Technical studies undertaken by: Technical studies undertaken by:
Slide 20: Questions
Introduction - South32 & Worsley Questions * Please introduce yourself CONTACT DETAILS www.south32.net/worsleyminedevelopment worsleyminedevelopment@south32.net Ph: 1800 555 958 SLIDE 20
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